THE World Boxing Council believes the title fight between middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (46-1-1, 32 KOs), who will be defending his belt for the first time against the two-time former world champion Amir Khan (31-3, 19 KOs) on May 7, as part of the Mexican celebrations for May 5 will be a classic.
The mouth-watering clash will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View.
The WBC website reported: “The fight promises to be loaded with power and intensity because the two can punch, fight and they can also box.”
“As champion, I want to face the best fighters, and I am anxious to make the first defense of my title during the May 5th week. Amir has accumulated a lot of experience. He has been a world champion and he’s here at the best moment of his career. The fans will see a wonderful fight this may 7th,” the extremely popular Alvarez promised.
For his part Khan, pledged: “I just couldn’t let the fantastic opportunity to face Canelo pass me by. My goal is to fight against the bigger names and the greatest fighters and that’s why I’m so excited for this fight. I also want to thank my team and Golden Boy Promotions for the opportunity. I know I possess the speed and skills to defeat him. I will give my fans what they deserve “
The clash is expected to push the battle between eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao and Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 9 into the background as the internet sites are abuzz with Canelo-Khan stories.
Meantime, Pacquiao is working hard to get into top physical condition for the Bradley trilogy with trainer Freddie Roach expected to join his training camp on Feb. 13.