Avni Yildirim is obsessed with the World Boxing Council title and if he is to achieve this he must overcome Canelo Álvarez, he wouldn’t mind even seeing him on the moon.
Avni Yildirim, a Turkish boxer, has a goal for 2021 to fight against Saul Alvarezbecause beyond what it means to face the Mexican, the European boxer is obsessed with the title of the World Boxing CouncilHe even assured that it doesn’t matter in lieu of the fight, as even on the moon he would be willing to get in the ring with the ‘Canelo’.
“I don’t care if we fight in Mexico, the United States, Turkey or on the moon, as long as I have a shot at the world title. For me, it’s not so much about fighting ‘Canelo’. It’s about fighting for the WBC world championships belt, the world famous green and gold belt, the biggest boxing prize, ”said the Turk in an interview for SunSport.
“I have waited a long time for this opportunity and I am very proud that it is finally happening. I love Mexico, I have been there a few times, people have always been really nice to me and treated me with respect. They are great boxing fans. and experts. in boxing, so they appreciate a good fight. And that’s what I’ll give them. “
Yildirim revealed that his promoter is already in talks with ‘Canelo’ Álvarez’s work team to agree on the fight, which would take place within the next six months, despite the Turk saying he was ready to take on the Mexican in an instant.
“My promoter Ahmet Oener told me he is talking to the other team. I don’t think the deal is done, but I assume they are on the right track. I am ready to go. We could do it tomorrow if he wants to, but he struggled last weekend. So realistically, I hope it happens sometime in the next three to six months. “
‘Canelo’ defeated Callum Smith last Saturday and at the end of the fight, the Mexican announced that he intends to fight three times in 2021.