Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s Comeback Announcement
In a noteworthy announcement, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is set to make a comeback in the boxing ring on September 12, aiming to reclaim his title as a super middleweight champion. This highly anticipated event will unfold in Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by Turki Alalshikh, a key figure in Saudi Arabian fight financing.
Event Details and Matchup
While details surrounding Alvarez’s opponent remain undisclosed, Alalshikh did reveal that the matchup will serve as the highlight of the “Mexico Against the World” card, featuring fighters from Alvarez’s promotional team.
“Prepare for an electrifying event on September 12, where Canelo stages a significant title fight against a surprise rival in Saudi Arabia,”
he stated.
Canelo’s Journey and Recent Challenges
Canelo’s journey into this upcoming fight comes after he lost his undisputed super middleweight championship to Terence Crawford last September in Las Vegas during a celebrated Netflix event. Following that defeat, Alvarez required arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow in October, which mandated a recovery window of 12 to 15 weeks before he could return to training. Although there were plans for him to fight in February as part of a four-fight deal linked to Riyadh Season, those plans have now shifted, allowing him to focus on a September return.
Title Vacancies and Speculations
Although Alvarez initially aimed for a rematch with Crawford, the situation became complicated when Crawford declared his retirement from boxing recently, consequently vacating all four super middleweight titles. This development opens up opportunities for emerging champions to fill that void, leading to speculation about who might face Canelo in the ring.
Several boxers are vying for the vacant titles: Osleys Iglesias is anticipated to contest the IBF title against a yet-to-be-named opponent, almost certainly Pavel Silyagin. Meanwhile, WBA champion Jose Armando Resendiz is preparing to defend his belt against Jaime Munguia in the near future. However, competing interests in the WBC and WBO scenarios have created further ambiguity. Hamzah Sheeraz is slated to duel Christian Mbilli for the vacant WBC title, while Diego Pacheco aims for the vacated WBO belt, with Sheeraz’s team indicating mixed intentions regarding which title they will pursue. Depending on Sheeraz’s choice, the road ahead for Pacheco could involve facing the victor of an upcoming match between William Scull and Jacob Bank.
Conclusion
Ultimately, as September approaches, the anticipation builds not only for Alvarez’s return but also for the unfolding dynamics within the super middleweight division.
