Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, the reigning super middleweight champion, is poised to share significant updates about his professional future in an exclusive interview with TV Azteca. The announcement is scheduled for Tuesday and is set to take place in Mexico, Alvarez’s homeland. TV Azteca has teased the appearance as a momentous occasion where Alvarez will divulge “important announcements about his career,” sparking widespread speculation and anticipation within the boxing community.
While details regarding the content of Alvarez’s announcement remain speculative, there is widespread anticipation that he might disclose plans for his next fight, rumored to take place on May 4. Although an opponent has not been confirmed, negotiations with Jaime Munguia have been underway, albeit without reaching a conclusion that would enable a formal fight announcement by the time of the TV Azteca interview.
Alvarez has maintained a low profile regarding his career moves since his last fight, a decisive victory over Jermell Charlo on September 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This fight marked Alvarez’s entry into a multi-fight agreement with Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), showcased on a Showtime Pay-Per-View.
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The boxing landscape has seen significant shifts since then, notably Showtime's departure from boxing broadcasting after 37 years and PBC’s new partnership with Amazon Prime.
Alvarez’s visit to TV Azteca is highly anticipated, as it follows his historic achievement in November 2021, where he secured the undisputed super middleweight championship by defeating Caleb Plant. Having competed primarily under the Matchroom Boxing banner for the majority of his recent fights, Alvarez’s forthcoming announcements are set to clarify the next chapter of his illustrious career.
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