Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is back, little over two months since his last successful outing.
Mexico's Alvarez added another weight class to his impressive resume of world championships when he dethroned WBA (Super) and The Ring super-middleweight champion Callum Smith just before Christmas in a contest that was also for the vacant WBC 168lb belt.
And Canelo is planning a busy 2021 as he bids to become undisputed super-middle champion. However first he must get past the mandatory challenge of Turkey's Yildirim.
The defending champion is the heavy favourite for the fight, but must be wary of a potential banana skin if he does not give Yildirim his full, undivided attention. An upset loss would scupper his entire unification quest, and likely lead to him being overtaken in the pound-for-pound power rankings of the major media outlets.
Here's everything you need to know about Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim.
Canelo vs. Yildirim fight date, start time
- Date : Saturday, February 27
- Time : 8 p.m. EST
- Main event (approx): 11 p.m. EST
The Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim fight card takes place on Saturday, Feb. 27 and kicks off at 8 p.m. local time on the US East coast. Main event ringwalks, as always, depend on how long the undercard runs, but the ballpark estimate is around 11 p.m. EST.
Can I watch Diaz vs. Rakhimov on DAZN?
The Feb. 27 card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here for just $20 for one month (or $12.50 per month if you purchase a one-year subscription for $150).
Fight fans in Canada can instead order the fight on pay-per-view, if they wish, for a fee of $69.99. However not only will you save money with DAZN but you'll get access to five other live boxing cards in February plus a whole lot more.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4, Pro |
| Android phones, tables | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One, One S |
| .. | Apple TV | XBox One X |
| .. | Google Chromecast | Xbox Series X | S |
| .. | LG Smart TV, Smartcast | .. |
| .. | Panasonic Smart TV | .. |
| .. | Samsung Smart TV | .. |
| .. | Sony Smart TV | .. |
How do I watch Canelo vs. Smith on cable?
Select major cable providers are offering the fight at a PPV price of $49.99, which also includes a gift code for a one-month DAZN subscription. The providers include:
- Rogers
- Sasktel
- Telus
You can redeem your code at dazn.com/canelo . (Must be redeemed by March 15, 2021)
Where is the Canelo vs. Yildirim fight?
The event will be staged at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The venue will be fully compliant with the latest COVID-19 pandemic guidelines.
Canelo Alvarez record and bio
- Nationality : Mexican
- Born : 18 July 1990
- Height : 5'9"
- Reach : 70 1/2"
- Total fights : 57
- Record : 54-1-2 (36 KOs)
Avni Yildirim record and bio
- Nationality : Turkish
- Born : 5 August 1991
- Height : 5'11 1/2"
- Reach : 70"
- Total fights : 23
- Record : 21-2 (12 KOs)
Canelo vs. Yildirim card in full
- Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim for Alvarez’s WBC/WBA Super Middleweight titles
- McWilliams Arroyo vs. Abraham Rodriguez for the interim WBC flyweight title
- Zhang Zhilei vs. Jerry Forrest; Heavyweight
- Diego Pacheco vs. Rodolfo Gomez Jr.; Super Middleweight
- Alexis Espino vs. Ashton Sykes; Super Middleweight
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Lester Brown; Junior Lightweight
- Aaron Aponte vs. Harry Gigliotti; Junior Welterweight
- Marc Castro vs. John Moraga; Junior Lightweight