Mexican boxer Alvarez became the world champion in the third weight class – Boxing News

Alvarez, 28, became world champion in the third weight category. Previously, he was world champion in the World Boxing Council (WBC), WBA and World Boxing Organization (WBO) versions up to 69.9 kg, as well as in the WBC and WBA versions of the WBC category. 72.6 kg. In a battle last September, the Mexican defeated Kazakhstan, Gennady Golovkin, and won the world champion belt for the WBA version and the World Boxing Council (WBC) for a weight of 72.6 kg . The first fight with Golovkin, held last September, ended in a draw.

Alvarez's record now includes 51 wins (35 by KO), one loss and two draws. This fight was the first for the Mexican boxer contracted with the DAZN streaming service for a record $ 365 million for the global sport, which he signed in October. The agreement is designed for 11 fights until 2023.

Fielding, 31, was unable to defend for the first time the WBA belt, which he won at the last battle last June, defeating German Tyrone Zuge by knockout. fifth round. The Briton makes his first appearance in the United States and for the second time in his career – overseas. His record now includes 27 wins (15 by KO), 2 losses.