Canelo Alvarez’s Three-Fight Plan With DAZN Reportedly Worth $160 Million

Canelo Alvarez, the maiden undisputed super middleweight champion, is one of the biggest Mexican success stories. As of now, the Mexican superstar is the focal point of boxing. Not one to rest, the pound-for-pound king is hell-bent on conquering other weight divisions.

However, he has several opponents knocking on his door. In the same process, the big promotion houses of boxing are also negotiating with Canelo Team. A boxing insider, Mike Coppinger, recently took to Twitter and gave an update amid heavy rumors circulating on the internet.

Sources: Canelo Alvarez and manager/trainer Eddy Reynoso are also planning a third fight with Matchroom that will take place in December. The three-fight plan with DAZN is worth up to $160 million.

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 26, 2022

He wrote, “Sources: Canelo Alvarez and manager/trainer Eddy Reynoso are also planning a third fight with Matchroom that will take place in December. The three-fight plan with DAZN is worth up to $160 million.”

Nov 6, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Canelo Alvarez celebrates after knocking out Caleb Plant (not pictured) during their undisputed super middleweight world championship boxing match at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Everything related to Canelo is making headlines, but Canelo’s team hasn’t officially announced anything.

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Canelo Alvarez: upcoming fight and next opponent

The pound-for-pound king is going to return to the ring in the light heavyweight division against WBA light heavyweight titleholder Dmitry Bivol on May 7, 2022. The location is still unconfirmed.

Canelo Alvarez wrote on Twitter, “It’s happening! I will fight this upcoming May 7th against Dmitry Bivol.”

¡Es oficial! #CaneloBivol
Pelearé este próximo 07 de mayo contra Dmitry Bivol por el Campeonato Mundial de la WBA Semicompleto en las 175 lb. Próximamente confirmaremos la sede.

It’s happening! #CaneloBivol
I will fight this upcoming May 7th against Dmitry Bivol. pic.twitter.com/9K0IBCMHXD

— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) February 25, 2022

Prior to this announcement, there was a rumor that Canelo would lock horns against WBC middleweight champ Jermall Charlo. However, The Mexican star has turned down all such speculations.

For the uninitiated, after Canelo vs Bivol fight, if Canelo wins, he will settle have a trilogy with his arch-rival Gennady Golovkin. However, for this to happen, the IBF and IBO middleweight champion ‘Triple G’ must outclass Japanese pugilist Ryota Murata.

So, the highly anticipated trilogy between GGG and Canelo is also potentially on the cards for 2022.

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While those two fights can/will happen, who do you think will be Canelo’s third opponent per the Matchroom-DAZN deal? Let us know in the comments.

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