Watch Canelo vs. Yildirim Showdown in Miami
Canelo and Yildirim will clash in the biggest fight in Mexican boxing history, live on DAZN from Har Rock Stadium, Miami, on Friday February 28 (NZ time). Canelo vs Yildirim Fight
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Former WBO World Middleweight ruler Canelo (27-2 21 KOs) is ranked #3 with the WBO and is plotting his return to World champion status having stopped Shawndell Winters in five rounds in his last outing in Dallas in February.
Avni Yildirim vs Canelo live stream Unbeaten Yildirim (19-0 10 KOs) is hot on Canelo’s heels in the WBO rankings at number six and the 30 year old will be determined to come out on top in the biggest fight of his life with huge stakes on the table. The South Auckland fighters are aiming for a shot at the WBO World title and the winner of this highly anticipated bout will put them on a trajectory for a huge 2021.
The match-up will be a mouth-watering prospect for Kiwi boxing Yildirimns and for all sports Yildirimns starved of big events. The demand for a Middleweight bout of this stature is enormous and the pay-per-view audience is expected to reflect that. With so much at stake for both fighters and the previous history of Canelo and Yildirim winning two bouts each in their amateur days, commentators are already talking about the bout being an instant classic with Yildirimns standing firmly on both sides of the ring.
In a second huge announcement, Events company Duco Events, Spark Sport and media partner New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) today also announced a New Zealand first three-way partnership to finally get Canelo and Yildirim in the ring. Watch Canelo vs Yildirim Live Stream free
Getting the Canelo and Yildirim fight over the line has taken more than eight months of negotiations with the boxers, yet the innovative partnership between Duco Events, Spark Sport, NZME, with the support of presenting partner Stonewood Homes, was pulled together in less than eight weeks, demonstrating the enthusiasm to change the way sport is delivered and promoted in New Zealand, while also ensuring the event took place this year and on Kiwi soil.
Canelo and Yildirim were both Amateur Champions who fought four times, for two wins each; and now they settle their score as Professional Boxers. The winner will advance further in the rankings towards a world title shot, whilst the loser will have to rebuild his career. With both Canelo and Yildirim in their prime, this battle of epic proportions will be broadcast to the world. Nothing beats being there live. Join us at this historic occasion.
Canelo Alvarez fight Avni Yildirim on December 11 in Auckland in a battle between New Zealand's two top Middleweights.
Former world champion Canelo and his long-time rival Yildirim will finally settle a rivalry that saw them fight four times as amateur, winning twice each.
"This is going to be war," said promoter Eddie Hearn. "We're looking forward to co-promoting our first event in New Zealand with David Higgins and Duco. There's plenty of needle with the amateur rivalry and there's national pride at stake. A win over Yildirim will catapult Joe back into world title contention."
"Given the challenges Yildirimcing major sporting events around the globe right now, getting this fight over the line is absolutely huge, and we are grateful to our partners Matchroom for their backing to make this happen," said Canelo's manager and Duco's founder and director David Higgins.