Yildirim V Canelo

[Memphis]

I haven't seen a cliffhanger this tense since EastEnders was in it's pomp. Would it be Yildirim V Canelo, or Smith, or Canelo, or Saunders, or Canelo, or Benavidez.......or Canelo.

Well who'd have thunk it. Canelo gets the shot.

The World Boxing Council has ordered a fight between Canelo Alvarez and Avni Yildirim for its vacant super middleweight belt.

The title was left vacant when David Benavidez failed to make weight ahead of last Saturday's bout against Roamer Alexis Angulo.

I know people will rubbish Yildirim. I can hear it now. He got battered by Eubank Jnr for fucks sake!!!?

Bear this in mind. Yes he got hammered by Eubank Jnr. But he also has a win over a 57 year old Lolenga Mock (majority decision ) which is no mean feat.

[TitoFan]

Wow I guess I was wrong about the WBC.

Here all this time I've been thinking that they're just a corrupt "Canelo-friendly" boxing organization, making up belts and titles for Canelo and giving him preferential treatment over everyone else.

Now it turns out they're making him face the feared and often-ducked Avni Yildirim.

I didn't think they would have the guts to do that..... exposing Canelo to the mighty and dangerous threat of "Mr. Robot."





Finally....... a meaningful and well-earned belt opportunity for Canelo.

[Master]

Billy Joe Saunders slams ‘cherry picker’ Canelo Alvarez after WBC order Avni Yildirim fight for vacant world title

Billy Joe Saunders has branded Canelo Alvarez a ‘cherry picker’ after hearing the latest news over his possible next fight.

The pound-for-pound star is still searching for an opponent to return against this year, with his planned date of September 12 no longer on the table.

It’s been reported that there are issues behind the scenes with broadcaster DAZN, who are rumoured to be attempting to drastically reduce the amount Canelo is contractually guaranteed for every fight under their deal.

Now, the Mexican and his team have seemingly made a move in response.

Last Friday, highly rated WBC super-middleweight champion David Benavidez failed to make weight for his fight with Roamer Angulo and so was stripped of the title.

As a result, the belt is now vacant with Turkish mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim waiting to contest it.

Over the weekend Canelo requested to face Yildirim for the title and, on Tuesday, the WBC officially granted the request by ordering that fight.



The decision has been met by widespread disappointment among boxing fans, most of whom don’t believe the Turk – who was knocked out in three round by Chris Eubank Jr back in 2017 – will be competitive with Canelo.

Saunders reacted: “Didn’t see Canelo wanting the WBC when David Benavidez had it a week ago. Cherry picker.”

It is still yet to be seen if Canelo’s issues with DAZN can be worked out, and whether the broadcaster will approve the Yildirim fight.

Billy Joe previously also told iFL TV: “Listen, I’ll tell you the best thing for Canelo to do.

“Wait until December and come to a proper super-middleweight, a proper champion.

“Wait until December, then let’s go. December, we’re ready, let’s go.

“Fair, even playing field, no robbery.

“I’ll you what I’ll do – the money I’ve signed for, keep it. I swear to God, I’ll let you keep it.

“If he wants to come to England I’ll let him keep it and I’ll fight him for free.

“If I beat him, pay me what I’m contracted. If I don’t, don’t pay me.

“That’s how fair I can be. That’s how confident I am of beating him.”

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/7...avni-yildirim/

[TonnnnUK]

As poor as that is from the WBC and Canelo, Billy Joe Saunders is a gobshite and needs to pipe down!! Desperate to be heard and get his Canelo pay day.

[Spicoli]

And we wonder why the franchise fighter of the sport sits idle on a couch waiting for a UFC fight to finish up before taking the ring. Nothing like setting your goals high, now he just has to batter Yildirim worse than Eubank and Dirrell and statement made!

[TIC]

david is to blame for not making weight & ggg should have taken the fight with canelo in september