In the absence of a month and a half for the fight between the Mexican boxer, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez ”, and the British Billy Joe Saunders , a crowd is expected unprecedented since the coronavirus pandemic forced sporting events to be held behind closed doors.
And according to the promoters of the battle, which will take place on May 8 in the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Texas, more than 20, 000 tickets were sold in the first day of presale .
The promoter of the event, Matchroom Boxing, claimed a record sale for the battle in which the following scepters will be at stake: the two Super Middleweight titles of “Canelo” (that of the World Boxing Council and that of the World Association ), and that of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) of Sanders.
Expect 60, 000 fans
When the fight venue was announced last week a, the organizers commented that they expect more than 60, 000 fans. Which is not only a milestone framed in times of COVID – 19 but will also surpass the four previous battles they have had as headquarters the E AT&T stadio in Arlington, Texas .
Two starring Manny Pacquiao versus Joshua Clottey and Antonio Margarito; One of Saúl “Canelo“ Álvarez against Liam Smith and the fight between Errol Spence Jr. and Mikey García.
In the absence of one more day of presale, the organizers hope that the fight Canelo- Saunders is the most important of 2021.