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Canelo's withering blow

February 28, 2021 11:20 PM ET

Thank you!

Thank you for following the broadcast of Canelo Alvarez's fight against Avni Yildirim for the WBA and WBC super middleweight title. Canelo's next fight will be held on May 8. See you next time.

February 28, 2021 11:17 PM ET

The moment of the coup

February 28, 2021 11:04 PM ET

How Canelo was proclaimed champion

February 28, 2021 11:02 PM ET

Retains titles

Canelo Alvarez retains the WBC and WBA super middleweight titles without much trouble in defeating Yildirim.

February 27, 2021 10:56 PM ET

Game over

Yildirim no longer came out for the fourth round and the fight is over. Categorical victory for Canelo Alvarez.

February 27, 2021 10:55 PM ET

3th round

In the first minute Canelo unleashed the first lethal blow that sent Yildirim to the canvas, who held on, but very static and leaving his guard open, where he received several more blows from Alvarez with his imposing right hand.

February 27, 2021 10:53 PM ET

2nd round

The Canelo Alvarez has taken the baton of the fight, trying to pull out some oper and hooks and, above all, a right hand that reached to connect in Yildirim and made the Hard Rock Stadium vibrate.

February 27, 2021 10:49 PM ET

1st round

First episode of acquaintance, few blows and none has taken the initiative. The first three minutes quite closed in Miami.

February 27, 2021 10:45 PM ET

All set

We are seconds away from the start of Canelo's first fight in 2021.

February 27, 2021 10:42 PM ET

The following are presented

Tonight's judges and boxers are introduced at the home of the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium.

February 27, 2021 10:39 PM ET

There is an atmosphere with Balvin

February 27, 2021 10:36 PM ET

The champion enters

To a standing ovation, Canelo makes his appearance at the Hard Rock Stadium with a live performance by j Baldin.

February 27, 2021 10:32 PM ET

Makes its appearance

Yildirim makes his appearance at the stadium to try to spring a surprise and inflict his second defeat on the Mexican.

February 27, 2021 10:29 PM ET

Now

The national anthem of the United States is sung.

February 27, 2021 10:27 PM ET

All set

The Canelo is minutes away from entering the ring.

February 27, 2021 10:27 PM ET

What a hand in hand

This Friday was the weigh-in and, as always, there was the traditional face to face between Canelo and Yildirm.
 

February 27, 2021 10:22 PM ET

Victory for Puerto Rico

Arroyó won the interim world title by technical knockout in the 5th round after defeating Mexican Abraham Rodríguez.

February 27, 2021 10:19 PM ET

Statistics between Canelo and Yildirim

February 27, 2021 10:15 PM ET

2nd round

Castro once again unleashed the right hand that knocked Moraga down and, when he got up, sent him to the canvas again to take the victory in Miami, Florida.

February 27, 2021 10:14 PM ET

1st round

Castro knocked down Moraga in the first moments and that was enough to win the first episode.

February 27, 2021 10:12 PM ET

At this time

Castro vs. Morada, a four-round bout, is currently underway prior to the Canelo Alvarez fight.

February 27, 2021 10:08 PM ET

This is how he relaxed

Turkey's Avni Yaldirim, when he arrived at the stadium, relaxed a bit before his first fight in the last two years.

February 27, 2021 10:05 PM ET

Canelo's data

30 years old, 38 knockouts, eight world championships and four in different divisions, are some of the facts that place Canelo as the best boxer in the world.

February 27, 2021 10:03 PM ET

They are already preparing

Both Canelo Alvarez and Avni Yildirim are already fine-tuning the final details prior to tonight's ceremony.

February 27, 2021 10:02 PM ET

Already prepared

We are minutes away from the start of the Canelo Alvarez vs Avni Yildirim fight in Miami, to retain their WBC and WBA belts.

February 27, 2021 9:59 PM ET

Luxury guests

Tonight the venue will be the Hard Rock Stadium and will have some luxury guests such as J Balvin and boxer Miguel Cotto.

February 27, 2021 9:56 PM ET

This was the arrival of Canelo

February 27, 2021 9:53 PM ET

Improves its record

Since that loss to Floyd Mayweather, Canelo has improved his level and now has 12 wins to one loss. Today he will try to get his thirteenth.

February 27, 2021 9:52 PM ET

Blunt victoria

Arroyo had no trouble defeating "Choco" Rodriguez and took the fight in the fifth round by knockout.

February 27, 2021 9:49 PM ET

Affectionate greetings

WBA President Gilberto Mendoza visited the dressing room of both fighters to wish them the best of luck tonight.

February 27, 2021 9:47 PM ET

We start

The fight everyone was waiting for is here, as Saul Canelo Alvarez steps into the ring for the first time to face Turkey's Avni Yildirim. We begin

February 27, 2021 9:44 PM ET

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February 27, 2021 1:41 PM ET

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February 27, 2021 1:36 PM ET

Previous fights

This will be the complete line-up for this Saturday:

Zhilei Zhang vs Jerry Forrest, heavyweight; Diego Pacheco vs Rodolfo Gomez Jr, super middleweight.

February 27, 2021 1:31 PM ET

Avni Yildirim's record

The Turkish fighter has a record of 21 wins and two losses, although his last fight was almost two years ago and he lost to American Anthony Dirrell.

February 27, 2021 1:26 PM ET

Saul Canelo Alvarez's Record

The Canelo has a record of 53 wins (36 by knockout), two draws and one loss, highlighting that last November he defeated Callum Smith by unanimous decision after 12 rounds.

February 27, 2021 1:21 PM ET

Canelo's goal

The Mexican fighter is aware that he must win his next two fights so that in September he can fight American Caleb Plant.

February 27, 2021 1:16 PM ET

Weigh-ins were completed

This Friday both Canelo Alvarez and Avni Yildirim complied with the weigh-in at 168 pounds, in addition to testing negative for coronavirus and everything is ready for the fight.

February 27, 2021 1:11 PM ET

Confident of pulling out the victory

The Turkey Yildirim said he was confident he could pull off the upset and beat the powerful Canelo: "I'm going to win, without a doubt. Hopefully by knockout".

February 27, 2021 1:06 PM ET

He doesn't underestimate anyone

Despite the fact that he is the favorite in the press and in the bookmakers, Canelo assured that he takes this fight with the same importance without taking away merit from his future rival.

I respect all the fighters, I respect the challenge I have in front of me. I know what Yildirim brings, he is a strong fighter who wants to win and I come with the same mentality as always: to win, to do my job and continue making history,

February 27, 2021 1:01 PM ET

First fight of the year

A little more than two months after his last fight, Canelo wants to prove that he is one of the best boxers in the world and to start 2021 he seems to have a "suitable" opponent.

February 27, 2021 12:56 PM ET

Start time

The Canelo Alvarez vs Avni Yildirim fight will take place at the Florida (Hard Rock Stadium). The start is scheduled at 10pm ET.

February 27, 2021 12:51 PM ET

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February 27, 2021 12:46 PM ET
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