Superstar Canelo Alvarez is set to make a special announcement regarding his career on Box Azteca, the popular Mexican television channel, this upcoming Tuesday, February 13th. The wording of the announcement has sparked speculation that Canelo may be considering retirement, which would undoubtedly come as a shock to many, given his current position as one of the top athletes in his sport.
There is much anticipation surrounding the possibility that the 33-year-old undisputed super middleweight champion, Canelo (60-2-2, 39 KOs), will unveil the identity of his next opponent for his scheduled fight on May 4th. Many believe that his unbeaten compatriot Jaime Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs) is the leading candidate for this highly anticipated bout. Salvador Rodriguez of ESPN Knockout recently reported that negotiations between Canelo and Munguia are underway.
Speculation has also arisen on social media platforms, with some fans suggesting that Canelo may be announcing his retirement. However, this seems unlikely, considering the fact that he still has two fights remaining on his contract with PBC and stands to earn a substantial amount of money from these upcoming contests.
Box Azteca recently shared details of Canelo’s special announcement on their official X page, stating that the undisputed super middleweight champion will be making important career-related announcements during his appearance on their network. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 13th, at 12:00 PM. Fans can watch the transmission through various digital platforms.
It is highly anticipated that Canelo will disclose details of his next fight during the announcement, as this particular bout is expected to be a significant event for his loyal fanbase. There have been reports circulating on social media that Canelo is requesting his $35 million purse for the upcoming fight with PBC to be placed in an escrow account before he steps into the ring on May 4th. If these reports hold true, it raises questions about whether Canelo will indeed fight for PBC in May if they fail to meet his financial demands in advance.
Should Canelo part ways with PBC, a potential return to DAZN, the popular streaming platform, could be on the cards, provided they can secure the necessary funds for his next fight. Naturally, this would require an opponent who possesses enough popularity to attract new subscribers, and it remains uncertain whether Munguia fits this criteria.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com