Cinco De Mayo Especial: Canelo Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is official

Canelo Alvarez vs Chavez Jr official on May 6th






A Mexican mega bout is bound to materialize as Chavez Jr finally reaches to terms and signs the dotted line.


The two Mexican stars will finally square off in Cinco de Mayo special event. This is going to be a really huge match. This will make attract millions of fans around the world.


The fight was confirmed by Dela Hoya and his pupil Canelo Alvarez via twitter.



“It's official. My next fight will be vs Chavez Jr on May 6th. This is how I operate. Proving myself in the ring and shutting him up.”– Canelo Alvarez


Both sides have agreed to meet at a catch weight of 164.5 pounds. That will make Canelo (48-1-1) moves up 10.5 lbs (from 154 lbs) and Chavez Jr (50-2-1) goes down 3.5 lbs (from 168 lbs)


By facing Canelo on Cinco de Mayo, Chavez Jr will take $6 Mil plus PPV percentage per source. Canelo’s fight purse hasn’t publicized yet.


Good job on both Oscar Dela Hoya and Al Haymon on making this fight happen.


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