Billy Joe Saunders ‘agrees super middleweight unification megafight with Canelo Alvarez in May’… provided Mexican comes through unscathed against Avni Yildirim next month
- Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders have reportedly agreed to fight
- The pair would go head-to-head in a super middleweight unification contest
- Alvarez is said to be ‘keen to fight on Cinco de Mayo weekend’ at the start of May
- Any contest hinges on the Mexican emerging unscathed in his upcoming fight
Twelve months later than originally planned, Billy Joe Saunders is finally going to get his shot at Canelo Alvarez after the two fighters reportedly agreed to a super middleweight unification in May.
The Athletic report that should Alvarez come through unscathed in his fight next month against Avni Yildirim in Miami, Saunders will be the next man in his way come May.
The megafight, which is reportedly set for an arena in the United States, would take place on May 1 or May 8, coinciding with Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo.
More to follow.
Billy Joe Saunders has reportedly agreed to a super middleweight bout with Canelo Alvarez
The Mexican’s reported May fight with Saunders would represent a unification contest
source: dailymail.co.uk