Explore the potential of Canelo Alvarez’s crossover into MMA and the speculations surrounding his involvement in a UFC crossover event. Stay updated on his upcoming fights and possible opponents.
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Canelo Alvarez’s Potential MMA Crossover | Speculations have arisen about Canelo Alvarez potentially trying his hand at MMA in the future, leading to discussions about a crossover event with the UFC. |
| Fight Night Speculations | The possibility of a cross-promotional event between a UFC fighter and Alvarez has been raised, with suggestions that he could face the winner of the Gaethje-Holloway fight in an MMA-boxing crossover matchup. |
| Kamaru Usman’s Campaign | UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman had campaigned for a boxing match against Alvarez, while Alvarez hinted at the possibility of a crossover in the future. |
| Upcoming Fights | Alvarez is scheduled to return to the ring on May 4, 2024, with potential opponents being Jaime Munguia or Jermall Charlo. |
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Canelo Alvarez, the boxing megastar, has received praise from various combat sports personalities, including UFC CEO Dana White. While Alvarez has expressed his respect for mixed martial arts and UFC athletes, there have been speculations about him trying his hand at MMA in the future.
Recently, during the post-fight press conference of UFC Mexico City, a reporter asked White about the possibility of a cross-promotional event between a UFC fighter and Alvarez. The details of whether the matchup would be under boxing or MMA rules were not clarified.
White responded with his own questions, asking who the reporter would like to see Canelo fight from the UFC roster. The reporter then alluded to the highly anticipated lightweight bout between BMF champion Justin Gaethje and former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway, scheduled for UFC 300. The winner of this fight will walk away with the BMF title.
The reporter suggested that Alvarez could potentially fight the winner of Gaethje vs. Holloway in an MMA-boxing crossover event. However, White expressed doubts about the fan interest in such a matchup.
In a previous instance, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman had campaigned for a fight against Canelo Alvarez. Usman, known as ‘The Nigerian Nightmare,’ had indicated his willingness to face Alvarez in the boxing ring. Alvarez, on the other hand, had hinted at the possibility of a crossover in the future.
Alvarez currently holds multiple super middleweight titles and is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Jermell Charlo. He is set to return to the ring on May 4, 2024, with potential opponents being Jaime Munguia or Jermall Charlo.
Stay tuned for more updates on Canelo Alvarez’s potential MMA crossover and upcoming fights.
