Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's big super-middleweight unification showdown with the unbeaten Billy Joe Saunders will take place in front of a huge crowd as coronavirus pandemic restrictions finally begin to ease in some parts of the world.
The winner will end up with all but one of the major 168lbs accolades and is expected to go on to attempt full unification against IBF champion Caleb Plant in September.
Canelo has established himself as the pound-for-pound king of boxing since his only career loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. back in 2013, while nobody has bested Saunders at middle or super-middle — though this will be by far his biggest test to date.
Information on the fight night, how to watch and even how to attend can be found below.
What time is Canelo vs. Saunders?
- Date: Saturday, May 8
- Coverage: 1am BST / 8pm ET
- Canelo vs. Saunders Main event (approx): 4 am GMT / 11 p.m. ET
The Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders fight card takes place on Saturday, May 8th. It begins at 1 a.m. BST / 8 p.m. ET, and main event ringwalks are expected at approximately 4 a.m. BST / 11 p.m. ET. However, as always with boxing, the exact start of the main event will depend on how long the undercard runs.
How to watch/stream Canelo vs. Saunders
- TV / Stream: DAZN (except Mexico)
Canelo vs. Saunders can be seen on DAZN worldwide (except in Mexico) in over 200 countries and territories. If you aren't subscribed to DAZN, you can sign up here. If you are in Argentina, Chile or Colombia you must download from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store.
Where is the Canelo vs. Saunders fight?
The event will be staged at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States. The venue will be fully compliant with the latest COVID-19 pandemic guidelines. It will be the second time Canelo has fought at the venue and Saunders' first appearance there.
Will there be fans at Canelo vs. Saunders?
Indeed, there will be! Promoter Eddie Hearn announced that the AT&T Stadium will be hosting up to 70,000 fans for the fight, in what will be the biggest boxing crowd of the COVID-19 pandemic era. Guests are encouraged to wear face coverings for the duration of the card unless eating, drinking or if they are under the age of 10.
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Saul Canelo Alvarez record and bio
- Nationality : Mexican
- Born : July 18, 1990
- Height : 5-8
- Reach : 70.5 inches
- Total fights : 58
- Record : 55-1-2 with 37 knockouts
Billy Joe Saunders record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Born: August 30, 1989
- Height : 5-11
- Reach : 71 inches
- Total fights : 30
- Record : 30-0 with 14 knockouts
Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders fight card
- Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders for the Canelo's WBA, WBC and Ring Magazine super-middleweight titles, and Saunders' WBO title
- Marc Castro vs. TBA
- Frank Sanchez vs. Nagy Aguilera
- Edwin Soto vs. Katsunari Takayama for Soto's WBO light-flyweight title
- Kieron Conway vs. Souleymane Cissokho for Conway's WBA Intercontinental super-welterweight title
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Jose Antonia Meza
- Kelvin Davis vs. TBA