The fight will take place on May 8 at Cowboys Stadium, before the presence of more than 74, 000 viewers. This number of people is a record number for a boxing event in this locality
Photo: Ed Mulholland / EFE
Sunday, November 17
And the Covid-19? Canelo will face Saunders before a crowd never seen before in Texas
There are fewer and fewer hours to start one of the most anticipated fights in recent times. ‘Canelo’ Álvarez will face Billy Joe Saunders at Cowboys Stadium in Texas . This fight will have a record attendance figure, which has generated some noise if the context of the pandemic is taken as a reference by the Covid – 19 . The combat is cataloged as “ the return of normality in the city “, before the development of a show with 70, 000 people. It is worth mentioning that the United States has been one of the countries that has been most affected by the Coronavirus.
Canelo vs. Saunders Fight Week Is Here 🥊 pic.twitter.com/GsQkhbcUjW
– DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) May 3, 2015
In statements released by the Middle Millennium, Eddy Reynoso , Saúl Álvarez’s coach, indicated that they expect to have an income of more than 63 thousand fans who will be cheering from the stands of Cowboys Stadium in Texas. This attendance will mean a record figure for a boxing match held in this town . Previously, honors went to the combat between Muhammad Ali
and León Spinks on 1978. This fight had an assist of 63, .
However, this does not seem to be any concern for the ‘Canelo’ team. On the contrary, Eddy Reynoso highlighted the importance that the Mexican fighter has acquired in US territory . “Come to the United States and gather more than 70 thousand people, that for me is the greatest. Proud of what we are doing after a difficult year
and that he be a Mexican in the first massive event that will be in its entirety, is to give pride “, he assured.
Now in Arlington Texas looking out my top floor hotel window @ ATTStadium where 70, 000 fans will see @ Canelo & @ bjsaunders _ will meet Saturday live on @ DAZNBoxing #LetsGetReadyToRumble ®🇬🇧🇲🇽 @ MatchroomBoxing @ EddieHearn @ Betfred pic.twitter.com/NYiz8F5o0Q
– Michael Buffer (@Michael_Buffer) May 5, 2021
Finally, Reynoso considers that Saúl Álvarez should have an impeccable fight from the first round and that inspired by his talent could take the victory over Billy Joe Saunders. ” and endure because he will go out to do what he knows, which has led him to be world champion ”, he concluded.
May, month of the big fights
The president of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaimán , considers that the month of May is a symbolic date for Mexicans in the United States and recalled that during these dates great fights with Aztec fighters . “May 5 is very important for our country, as the 16 September, dates that migrants have raised and they are dates for the best fights, historically with people like Julio César Chávez, Marco Barrera, Erik Morales and now Canelo , who is currently the owner of this date, ”explained Sulaimán.
CANELO & SAUNDERS FACE TO FACE FOR THE FIRST TIME 🗣🍿 pic.twitter.com/2UWAsfR2WD
– DAZN Boxing (@ DAZNBoxing)
May 5, 2021
