Bloody Elbow · Sep 10, 2019
Canelo Alvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev expected for November 2nd, same night as UFC 244
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsThe drama seems to be over, and Canelo Alvarez’s next fight appears to be a done deal.
The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger reported over the weekend that the Mexican boxing superstar is finalizing a deal to move up to light heavyweight to take on WBO champion Sergey Kovalev on November 2nd in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alvarez has never fought at light heavyweight before, and would be moving up two divisions (160 lbs to 175 lbs) to challenge the Russian power-puncher.