Canelo vs. United Kingdom

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez enlists his finest and handiest assets to defend his WBC super-middleweight world title against Brit John Ryder at the iconic Akron Stadium in Jalisco.

Let’s remember that the last time Saúl fought in Mexico was on November 26, 2011 against Kermit Cintron in the Monumental Plaza de Toros México.

Excited, enthused and inspired  to return and fight on Mexican soil and even more so, in front of his people, Saúl promises that he will not leave anything to chance, knowing that he will face a dangerous rival who will seek to return to the United Kingdom with the precious Green and Gold sash. . However, for “Canelo” this will not be the first time he has faced a British fighter, since he has several UK names his roster record. The magnificent yet unsuccessful previous seven are:

Saúl Alvarez vs. Matthew Hatton

In March 2011, the Honda Center in Anaheim was the setting for this great match where Saúl defeated Hatton to win the first WBC world title of his career.

Saúl Alvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes

With the world championship in his hands, Saul made his first defense of his crown just months after becoming world champion. The fight took place at the VFG Arena, in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga against Ryan Rhodes who was defeated by the Mexican via technical knockout.

Saúl Alvarez vs. Amir Khan

In May 2016, “Canelo”  defeated Amir Khan, from Bolton, by a bolt out off the blue knockout in the sixth round at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Saúl Alvarez vs. Liam Smith

By September 2016, a new British rival raised his hand to challenge the Mexican, his name? Liam Smith; however, and despite his best efforts, Liam fell via a powerful hook to the liver.

Saúl Álvarez vs. Rocky Fielding

To close 2018, Saul scored one more victory, also via KO, this time against the experienced Rocky Fielding who at that time was coming off with a solitary defeat against Callum Smith; however, the Briton fell to Saul’s punching power in the third round.

Saúl Álvarez vs. Callum Smith

Taking place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Saúl had another spectacular night, as he added a new WBC title to his career this time in the super middleweight division, after defeating Callum Smith by unanimous decision; This happened in December 2020.

Saúl Álvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders

The third defense of his WBC super middleweight title took place in May 2021, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, this time against a rival who, like the previous ones, was willing himself to end the reign of the Guadalajara; However, “Canelo” left with the victory in the eighth round.

Now, a new rival from the United Kingdom arrives with the firm conviction of avenging his compatriots, sure that he will not only take the title with a great victory but also the recognition of the Mexican fans.