[Boxing] Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim - February 27

[FinneysTrueVision]

Just two months after his dominant performance over Callum Smith, Canelo Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) returns to the ring to face Avni Yildirim (21-2, 12 KOs). This is just getting his mandatory fight out of the way and I don't expect Canelo to have any problems with the Turkish fighter. Yildirim was last active two years ago in a fight that he lost in a controversial decision.

The fight will take place on February 27 in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium.

[Kemarit]

LOL, he aligned himself with Matchroom boxing just to get this fight? This is an easy fight for Canelo, a no name fighter, why don't he just wait for the winner of the Caleb fight or chase Billy Joe Saunders? Doesn't make any sense at all.

Anyhow, probably just another busy fight for Canelo before his supposedly return to fight in his native Mexico Cinco de Mayo.

[chaser15]

Yildirim was last active two years ago in a fight that he lost in a controversial decision.

And that makes him the underdog alongside his stats.

But for Yildirim, it's a dream come true. As he stated, he's been waiting for this opportunity for a long time and it's not about fighting Canelo but the title itself, the WBC world championship belt, the world famous green, and gold belt, the biggest prize in boxing as he claimed.

Let's see if he can surprise the world with an upset although Canelo shouldn't have a problem winning this.

LOL, he aligned himself with Matchroom boxing just to get this fight? This is an easy fight for Canelo, a no name fighter, why don't he just wait for the winner of the Caleb fight or chase Billy Joe Saunders? Doesn't make any sense at all.

It's a mandatory defense title and Canelo can't do something about that.

[TravelMug]

If this is the mandatory so be it, Canelo should have an easy time against Yildirim. And Yildirim is a win-win situation here, Canelo is the cash cow now so he is lucky, like winning a lottery, and then *potentially* upset Canelo.

Looks like Canelo didn't take any damage in the Callum Smith fight, as he is ready to go to fight again in three months time, I reckon it will be like 1.1x odds for Canelo here.

[Darker45]

This is most probably a walk in the park for Canelo. And I guess he personally sees it this way. Canelo's last fight was just a month ago. He barely had time to take a rest from all the trainings, sparring sessions, and the fight itself and now he's gonna be starting training once again. It can only mean one thing and that is Yildirim is a very easy opponent. He's just a lowly prey in this fight.  

Yildirim's BoxRec account status has not even been updated to active yet. LOL! The man has got nothing to lose and everything to win in this fight. He's got the opportunity to face Canelo. He's got the paycheck. He's got the chance to prove himself. He's already a winner so to speak. But I can see no power in him that would create one extremely lucky punch to knock Canelo out. Which is probably his only chance.

I reckon it will be like 1.1x odds for Canelo here.

I'm almost certain it is lower than that.

[yazher]

LOL, he aligned himself with Matchroom boxing just to get this fight? This is an easy fight for Canelo, a no name fighter, why don't he just wait for the winner of the Caleb fight or chase Billy Joe Saunders? Doesn't make any sense at all.

Anyhow, probably just another busy fight for Canelo before his supposedly return to fight in his native Mexico Cinco de Mayo.

I agree with this, his opponent will be easy for him. I mean can't they find him a worthy opponent? I'm not underestimating Avni Yildirim but this is obviously a mismatch for him. I think this is just for mere entertainment like that of Mayweather fight this year. If he lost to that kind of fighter next month, then that would be a total blowout for him and his career will be in jeopardy after that. Although his opponent is unknown, he should not lower his defense since anything can happen in the ring. He just needs to end this fight as usual.

[btc_angela]

If this is the mandatory so be it, Canelo should have an easy time against Yildirim. And Yildirim is a win-win situation here, Canelo is the cash cow now so he is lucky, like winning a lottery, and then *potentially* upset Canelo.

Not expecting an upset here, of course it can happen, but this version of Canelo I would say in unbeatable. No one can even touch this guy. He is in the prime of his career.

Looks like Canelo didn't take any damage in the Callum Smith fight, as he is ready to go to fight again in three months time, I reckon it will be like 1.1x odds for Canelo here.

That's what I saying, supposedly to be his toughest opponent, but look what happen, he didn't get any damage and can go active in two months to fight. And at 168 lbs, he will clean up this division whenever he want to.

[GreatArkansas]

Here is boxing records of these two boxers.
Canelo Alvarez which is a mexican boxer got the advantage for the experience in total bouts. I am amazed on the height of Avni Yildirim which this point is his main advantage against Canelo.
I am curious why Canelo Alvarez suspended by Texas Combative Sports Program until  Jan. 21, 2021. I hope this will not affect his upcoming fight against Avni.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

^^ Just like in MMA, boxers are getting suspended about a fight, minimum 30 days to recover. In case of Canelo though, after his recent fight, he seems to be OK. That's why he was able to get back and fight again after just 2-3 months. Canelo prove that he can overcome height advantage in the Smith fight, so this is nothing surprising to him. This is a golden opportunity for Avni Yildirim, but he doesn't have enough experience against a big hitter like Canelo and he could be knock out here with a clean body shot.

[Ziskinberg]

Probably an easy fight by Canelo, since this fight will happen early this year, we will certainly see more fights to come for Canelo.

Honestly I like a GGG vs Canelo fight, so I'm hoping it will happen this year.
Canelo has been dominating his opponents, it's only on GGG where we see him struggle a bit, and though he won against GGG, people would certainly watch this fight as the trilogy is an awaited one, why? because they are not a boring fighters.

[Jating]

Probably an easy fight by Canelo, since this fight will happen early this year, we will certainly see more fights to come for Canelo.

Honestly I like a GGG vs Canelo fight, so I'm hoping it will happen this year.
Canelo has been dominating his opponents, it's only on GGG where we see him struggle a bit, and though he won against GGG, people would certainly watch this fight as the trilogy is an awaited one, why? because they are not a boring fighters.

I agree that GGG is the only fighter that can at least give Canelo that problem. However, Canelo said that he won't fight GGG and Canelo will stay at 168 lbs while GGG at 160 lbs.

And yes, this is going to be an easy fight for Canelo, no disrespect to Avni Yildirim and his team, they deserved the fight because he is the mandatory, but Canelo is far more superior fighter than him. I would say that Avni Yildirim is just a B-level fighter.

[robelneo]

Of all fighters in that division, what's with Avni Yildirim he is mauled and knockout by Eubank in this fight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J512f1Omhg

After Callum Smith he should be fighting elite boxers not someone like Avni Yildirim, although it's a mandatory defense it will create a big mismatch here and not something that bookers, experts, and bettors want to see.
Upset?? I don't think so Canelo breath greatness and toughness in the ring.

[mu_enrico]

Avni has no chance. His last match was in Feb 2019, surely not sharp enough to face Canelo.

I would say that Avni Yildirim is just a B-level fighter.

Yes, only 21 matches, not close enough to Canelo's level. Easy win for bettors.

[Natalim]

Avni has no chance. His last match was in Feb 2019, surely not sharp enough to face Canelo.

I would say that Avni Yildirim is just a B-level fighter.

Yes, only 21 matches, not close enough to Canelo's level. Easy win for bettors.

Avni has a chance but a very slim chance, but easy win for bettors? I don't know, depending on the betting odds, if the odds is like 1.05 and below, I think I would not bet on this game, 5% is too low as a reward compared to the amount bettors will risk if they want to get a decent profit.

[dothebeats]

LOL, he aligned himself with Matchroom boxing just to get this fight? This is an easy fight for Canelo, a no name fighter, why don't he just wait for the winner of the Caleb fight or chase Billy Joe Saunders? Doesn't make any sense at all.

Anyhow, probably just another busy fight for Canelo before his supposedly return to fight in his native Mexico Cinco de Mayo.

Alvarez would make a quick work of Yildirim, though this is an opportunity for the latter to boost his popularity if he managed to stick into the whole event without getting knocked out and scoring some decent points. This is a low risk high rewards match for Yildirim, but for Alvarez, this is kinda low value and would might get him in a flop if Yildirim managed to do the impossible. People gotta make money, so Alvarez has to accept whatever comes knocking on the front door.

[Sadlife]

An easy fight for Canelo, although the problem is he hasn't even recovered from his previous fight his already fighting another. While Yildrim is way out of his league probably just to increase Canelo's stats he has nothing to lose here since he's fighting a superstar. Although Canelo might quickly dominate the match, just don't underestimate his enemy this should be quick. What im really looking forward to is, his fight against BJS he said he isn't impressed with the current super middle weight.

[Kelvinid]

By looking at their stats, there is no question who gonna win, that obviously be Canelo Alvarez.

I don't think this was a mandatory fight for Canelo, this is a mismatch. This will never give the interest of the crowd and this was an easy play for Him. I was thinking of Canelo and GGG fight again, much more sensible than for Avni.

It is really hard for a starter to fight against a veteran and known hard puncher in the ring. I foresee this fight not lasting for 12 rounds, a knockout will shorten the fight.

[TopTort777]

Yildirim was last active two years ago in a fight that he lost in a controversial decision.

LOL, sad that Canelo must waste time on that. Even though you should never underestimate your opponent, in this case this does not work. Avni is just having fun, living regular live right now in Germany. Seems that in 2018 he decided to relax for few years, and now he is facing top of the top. Bad idea I predict it will end in less than 4 rounds with TKO (some nasty punch to the liver perhaps).

[pinggoki]

Based on the stats of Canelo Alvarez and Avni Yildirim, Mr. Canelo Alvarez has good stats in which I can say that he has more experience than Avni. If this will be just based on the stats of the both boxers then probably Canelo Alvarez will be the one who will win this match, and it is obvious based on their knockouts I can say that Canelo Alvarez was better than Avni Yildirim, but who knows if Avni will give us a great fight against Canelo this coming February 27.

[qwertyup23]

Some might call me bias but Canelo is without the doubt one of best fighter in the middleweight division.
After his loss with Mayweather last 2017, he learned so much by absorbing all of his mistakes and he transformed into a better fighter. In addition, after his fight with GGG, he just became the undisputed king in his weight division.

With regard with to this fight, I really do think Canelo will win this fight. Still, I would love this match to be an aggressive fight between the two boxers and I would also love a knockout to happen!