Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim

This was a championship boxing match where unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez defended his WBA (Super) and The Ring super middleweight titles against WBC (Regular) champion Avni Yildirim. The fight took place in front of a limited capacity crowd due to COVID-19 protocols.

As a boxing event, the fight was largely seen as a showcase for Canelo Alvarez, with Avni Yildirim considered an underdog. The outcome was largely anticipated, and the fight itself was not considered a highly competitive or exciting bout by many boxing observers. It was primarily notable for Canelo's continued dominance in the super middleweight division.

• Canelo Alvarez was dominant, showcasing his superior boxing skills.

• The fight was a predictable outcome with limited competitive action.

• Seen as a tune-up fight for Alvarez against a lesser opponent.

Google audience: Audience reception focused on Canelo Alvarez's expected victory and his continued reign as a top fighter. While fans acknowledged his skill, many considered Yildirim to be a less challenging opponent, leading to comments about the fight lacking suspense.

Canelo Alvarez successfully defended his WBA (Super) and The Ring super middleweight titles and won the WBC (Regular) super middleweight title.

The fight was originally scheduled for February 20, 2021, but was postponed by one week to February 27, 2021, due to a contractual dispute between Al Haymon and PBC with Showtime over broadcasting rights.