Canelo vs Yildirim, fight for the WBC and WBA super middleweight titles
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The ceremony
Before J Balvin appears between Canelo Álvarez and sings “We are breaking”.
Yildirim was the first to enter the ring. He’s got the glory before him, although Canelo will try to show him he won’t be able to.
Finally, the national anthem of the United States plays. Emily Stefan took care of it.
And it’s the turn of the national anthem! Sofía Reyes is in charge to sing it a cappella and without fanfare.
Now the flag of Turkey hangs while you listen to that country’s national anthem.
The Mexican champion refines the last details; Keep in mind that when you are outside, extra care must be taken to get into the ring as best you can.
Mariachi from South Florida starts to play! Mexicans feel at home with the dolphins.
Everything is ready for the main fight. The Mexican is required to put on a great exhibit at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium to confirm that he is the best today.
It should be remembered that this is required by the WBC, something that the Guadalajara, which is located between a rock and a hard spot, could not avoid because if he wins easily he will be questioned and if he takes time he will this raises doubts about its quality. . Of those encounters that should be avoided.
Arroyo vs Rodríguez, for now
He’s about to start the preliminary fight between McWilliams Arroyo Y Abraham Rodriguez for the WBC interim flyweight crown. The fight is scheduled for 12 episodes. It should be remembered that this fight took place as a result of an injury to Julio Cesar Martinez, defending flyweight champion of the World Boxing Council.
Round 5Stop the fight! The referee realized the great force majeure and ended the match. Arroyo is quite an interim WBC champion.
Round 4Rodríguez already only dreams of a knockout. He has been surpassed in total hierarchy by a Puerto Rican who shows his great preparation.
Round 3Rodríguez starts to react, although his opponent shows tusk and good skills. Another round for Arroyo, who has been very offensive and took several blows.
Round 2The uncertainty of the Mexican follows, who must escape from his opponent. The Antillean again stuck to the delivery.
Round 1Rodríguez picked up a header that unleashed him. The Puerto Rican took the opportunity to dominate and play the first episode.
What happened before the fight between Canelo and Yildirim?
Famed Chef Salt Bae is one of the special guests at the gathering.
Mike Tyson gathered for the occasion; the former heavyweight champion is always eye-catching.
Ryan García, a member of the Canelo team, highlighted the multi-champion’s way of working, with whom he hopes to reach great levels.
Yildirim looks calmly into his corner; the calm before the storm. The Turk will perform great if not eliminated.
Canelo is already getting ready to enter the ring. As usual, the bandage is applied in front of the rival envoy’s eyes and multiple cameras confirm nothing is dirty.
Yildirim arrived at battle headquarters with great laughter.
Mexican fans are in attendance at the Miami Dolphins’ home. Due to the sanitary restrictions, they will be few, but they will always be noticed.
The results of the preliminary rounds:
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Zhilei Zhang tied the score with Jerry Forrest after 10 rounds of heavyweight. Although the Chinese took down his rival three times in the first episodes, he ran out of power and eventually managed the equalizing goal.
Canelo is already at the Hard Rock Stadium
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Canelo vs Yildirim background information
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez comes out tonight to confirm that he is the best pound for pound of the moment against a rival that poses no greater risk on paper, the Turkish Avni Yildirim, in a fight that will take place on February 27 at the Hard Rock City Stadium from Miami.
The tapatío is obligated to star in a meeting tonight in which he holds the super middleweight titles World Boxing Council and the World Boxing Association
The bets are on the Mexican side overwhelmingalthough he knows it himself must not fall into trust since all the rivals he has dealt with have given him a perk, given his importance.
The main ticket starts at 9pm, culminating in the exhibition between Canelo and Yildirim in a meeting that will be on view for about 15 thousand people which were authorized by the health authorities.