Canelo Alvarez will fight Rocky Fielding this Saturday, December 15th for the WBA super middleweight title, which if he wins it will be his third belt in three weight classes.
Alvarez (50-1-2, 34 KO) weighed in at 167.4 pounds, with Fielding (27-1, 15 KO) at 167.6, both a shade under the 168-pound limit for the fight.
In his first fight with new all-sports streaming app DAZN after signing a landmark deal worth a minimum of $365 million over 11 fights, Alvarez (50-1-2, 34 KOs) will also be flashing his traditional dare-to-be-great spirit by making his debut at 168 pounds.
“It’s a big fight. We have to see how I adapt to this weight but I feel good and I’m strong,” Alvarez told CBS Sports. “I’m willing to pass this challenge because this is a challenge. I’m looking to win the title and it’s a challenge that I’m going to overcome.”
Despite the fact that a cut above his right eye that he suffered against Gennady Golovkin still hasn’t fully healed, Alvarez will attempt to capture his third world title in as many divisions in what amount to his quickest turnaround since 2011. His opponent is the quiet, almost unassuming Fielding (27-1, 15 KOs), a native of England who is largely unknown by American fans entering his U.S. debut.
The show will stream live on DAZN from Madison Square Garden, the first fight of Alvarez’s blockbuster deal with the service. But what if you don’t have DAZN and what if you don’t want to subscribe? Good news. Dave & Buster’s Tempe Marketplace will be showing this fight with a $5 cover charge. For more information or to make reservations, call (480)281-8456.
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