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    Floyd Mayweather ‘eyeing pro boxing return with Saunders on hit list – if he beats Canelo, plus McGregor and Jake Paul’

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER is in talks to fight Billy Joe Saunders if he beats Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, an insider has claimed.It comes with the 50-0 undefeated boxing legend considering a shock return to professional boxing.
    Money wants to take on Brit boxer Billy Joe Saunders, it has been claimed
    The fight is the biggest one of Saunders’ 12-year-long careerCredit: PA:Press Association
    Mayweather was the only boxer to ever defeat Canelo, who is widely regarded as one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world.
    Brit Saunders, an undefeated WBO super middleweight champ, has a chance to cause a major upset in the boxing world if he beats the Mexican boxing star on Saturday in their world title fight.
    A victory could also lead to a match with boxing legend Mayweather, according to a source in Money’s camp.
    Mayweather, who faces YouTuber Logan Paul in an exhibition match on June 6, has not fought a pro boxer since his retirement in 2017.
    “Floyd is considering a return to professional boxing and wants to fight Billy Joe Saunders,” the source said. 
    “After the Logan Paul fight, he really wants to beat his brother Jake. Then he’s hoping to fight Conor McGregor next year.
    “But he doesn’t just want to do these kinds of exhibition matches.

    Canelo will face Saunders in Texas in front of 70,000 fans
    A fight with Floyd Mayweather awaits Saunders if he can beat CaneloCredit: Getty
    Canelo v Saunders takes place on Saturday
    “He rates Billy Joe and he’s been in talks to fight him if he beats Canelo. Remember Floyd is the only fighter to ever beat Canelo.
    “Floyd always keeps himself in top shape so it’s not going to be hard for him to make the come back.”
    Money officially retired from professional boxing in 2017 after beating UFC star Conor McGregor in ten rounds.
    He did come back a year later to face featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in a one-round exhibition beating.
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    Mayweather announced his official retirement in 2017Credit: PA:Press Association
    He is due to fight Logan Paul in an exhibition later this yearCredit: Alamy
    Mayweather is the only boxer to ever beat Canelo, who has a 55-1-2 record
    If the Mayweather-Saunders fight were to happen it would be the first time he’s taken on another pro boxer in four years.
    Manny Pacquiao’s ex-sparring partner George Kambosos also recently told The Sun that he would like to see the Filipino boxer face Mayweather in a rematch.
    The 44-year-old boxing champ, who won 15 world titles across five weight classes over his career, has previously heaped praise on Saunders, 31.
    Speaking at an event in Sheffield during a tour of the UK last year, Mayweather described Saunders as one of the best Brit fighters.

    Mayweather has previously heaped praise on Saunders

    When asked about his chances in the Canelo fight, he said: “Anything can happen in the sport of boxing…
    “But he must know just because in my fight with Canelo, I used certain angles – Canelo, I can tell he’s been watching my tapes, I can tell Canelo has been studying my moves.
    “Canelo fought GGG, he beat [Sergey] Kovalev so Canelo’s making a lot of noise in the sport of boxing, but I don’t want Billy Saunders to overlook Canelo.
    “I think it’s gonna be a helluva fight.”
    The Canelo-Saunders fight is set to be held at the AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team in Arlington, Texas in front of 70,000 fans.
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    Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury could finally be announced TONIGHT after Canelo vs Saunders as Hearn says deal is ‘done’

    THE blockbuster undisputed heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could be announced TONIGHT.Promoter Eddie Hearn – who is currently in Texas for Saul ‘Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders – confirmed on Friday that the deal for the huge heavyweight showdown was ‘done’.
    Fury and Joshua are set to square off this summer in the first of two fightsCredit: AFP
    And he has now gone one step further by hinting that we could have an announcement about the first of a two-fight deal after the Canelo-Saunders clash this evening.
    Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Hearn said: “A lot of people think we’re going to announce on Saturday… we might. It won’t be far off that if we do [delay].
    “Fury is on board, AJ is on board, they’ve all signed the site agreement, but it’s a lot of money. Unfortunately I can’t just tell the lawyers to hurry up.
    “But that fight is done, and you’ll get an announcement very soon.”
    Fury will be at the fight supporting his close friend Saunders and it would be the ideal time to officially announce the long-awaited Joshua showdown.
    But Hearn did also reveal Joshua will not be in Texas with the 70,000 crowd on Saturday.
    He added: “AJ isn’t coming, but it’s difficult because this fight is exclusive on DAZN around the world, and the other [Joshua vs Fury] has three or four broadcasters who would quite like to be involved in the announcement.
    “It’ll be Saturday-ish.”
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    Fight fans have been waiting for the prolonged announcement of the two British superstars’ fight.
    Fury congratulated Hearn this week for transforming Watford heavyweight Joshua into a ‘global superstar’.
    But the Gypsy King is adamant Joshua will have no chance of winning.
    Fury told the No Passion, No Point podcast: “I will cut Anthony Joshua down like a hot knife through cheese.
    “That’s how easy it’s going to be. That’s how easy it’s going to be.”
    The first of the pair’s two fights is set to take place in Saudi Arabia, with July 24 and August 7 the slated dates.

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    UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov poses with boxing icon Prince Naseem as pair meet in Mecca during Ramadan

    KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV bumped into Prince Naseem Hamed in Mecca during Ramadan.The UFC legend took to Instagram to share the photo with his 28.1million followers.

    Khabib, 32, clasped hands with the boxing icon in what appeared to look like a hotel dining room.
    The Russian was wearing a black t-shirt and black trousers while the former British world champ was in a traditional Islamic white jubba.
    Khabib, a Sunni Muslim, wrote: “Accidentally met a legend in Mecca. Nice to meet you Brother.”
    Mecca is the holiest place in Islam with Muslims making a hajj pilgrimage to the Saudi city at least once in their lives.
    Nurmagomedov retired from UFC last October following his win over Justin Gaethje.
    That took his pro MMA tally to 29-0 and defended his world lightweight belt.
    But his father Abdulmanap passed away earlier in 2020.
    And the unbeaten star decided to stop fighting with his dad not there to support and train him.
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    UFC president Dana White wants to try and convince the brilliant battler to reverse his decision and return to the franchise.
    Prince Naseem, meanwhile, competed across bantamweight, super-bantamweight and featherweight between 1992 and 2002.
    The Sheffield-born star, 47, held the WBO, IBF, IBO and lineal featherweight titles and retired with a 36-1 record.
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    Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders ring walk time CONFIRMED: What time is fight start tonight?

    CANELO ALVAREZ will look to become a three-belt holder at super-middleweight when he takes on Billy Joe Saunders this weekend. The pair have traded words throughout the build-up and are preparing to fight in front of 70,000 fans at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
    Canelo Alvarez is looking to win another world title against Billy Joe SaundersCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom.
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    Canelo vs Saunders: What time is the ring-walk?

    Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders will get underway from around 4am UK time on Sunday, May 9.
    The undercard will get going from around 1am, and depending on how long those fights last, the main event could begin a little later.
    The DAZN broadcast will begin from 1am.

    All the information you need on how to watch Canelo vs. Saunders this weekend on DAZN 👇— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 5, 2021

    Canelo vs Saunders: What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Canelo Alvarez’s huge fight with Billy Joe Saunders will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
    DAZN first launched in the UK for Alvarez’s stablemate Ryan Garcia’s fight with Luke Campbell in January.
    You can subscribe to DAZN for just £1.99 a month by clicking HERE.
    The event is available for live streaming from the DAZN app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile, tablet or Smart TV.

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    Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders: UK start time TONIGHT, live stream, undercard, TV channel for title fight

    BILLY JOE SAUNDERS heads into the lion’s den when he takes on Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in front of a partisan crowd TONIGHT.The Brit, 31, is 30-0 after beating Martin Murray in December, but he could well lose his undefeated record against the Mexican at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

    Follow ALL of the latest updates from Canelo vs Saunders with our live coverage here

    Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders face off in Texas on Saturday nightCredit: Michael Owens/Matchroom.
    Canelo, 30, has been brilliant since his double header against GGG in 2017 and has brushed aside Brits Rocky Fielding and Callum Smith in the last couple of year.
    He beat Turkish ace Avni Yildrim in February and will not hold back against Saunders.
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    What date is Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders?
    The world title fight takes place on Saturday, May 8.
    The boxing match is set to be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.
    There will be 60,000 fans in attendance at the stadium which is the home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team.
    What time in the UK is Canelo vs Saunders expected to start?
    The card starts at 11pm in the UK.
    That means the action will begin at 6pm East Coast time and 5pm local time in Texas.
    Canelo vs Saunders ring walks are expected to be at 4am GMT on the Sunday morning.

    What TV channel is the fight and can I live stream it?
    The bout will be streamed on DAZN.
    The streaming service is available through the DAZN app on Smart TVs and other streaming hardware such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, a tablet computer, smartphone or gaming console such as a PlayStation or Xbox.
    A DAZN subscription costs just £1.99 a month in the UK.
    How the two fighters compare ahead of the super-middleweight unification world title bout

    What world titles are on the line?
    The twelve-round unification bout will see the two fighters vie for the super-middleweight WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring titles.
    Saunders is the current WBO champion and Canelo has the other titles.
    The WBC has unveiled a new Mestizo belt design made especially for the bout.
    The WBC has unveiled a new Mestizo belt design created especially for the fight
    What have they said about the fight?
    Billy Joe Saunders: “[Beating Canelo] would mean the world to me. I started in boxing aged five and now this is the pinnacle. This fight is legacy because of what’s on the line.
    “My history is already written in my head and I just have to follow the script.
    “Me doing what I do best, giving everything I’ve got, will be history in itself.
    “Canelo has been on my radar since I turned pro. Now is my time to shine.”
    Canelo Alvarez: “I know what Billy Joe brings. He’s a fast fighter that moves a lot.
    “He’s a difficult opponent. But at this level, I have to adapt to any style, and I’m ready to make history and for any style.
    “I’m always ready to fight, and boxing is my life. And I’m very happy to be so active. I’m going to win without a doubt.
    “I’m here training at 100 per cent. I came to win, I came to make history, and that’s the only thing going through my head.” More

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    Tyson Fury backs Billy Joe Saunders to beat Canelo – because Mexican will be under a gypsy CURSE

    TYSON FURY is backing Billy Joe Saunders to beat Canelo Alvarez in style on Saturday night – because there will be ‘gypsy magic’ in the air.Unbeaten British star Saunders faces the Mexican legend at the AT&T Stadium in Texas on Saturday night in a super-middleweight unification bout.
    Billy Joe Saunders faces Canelo Alvarez for the WBC, WBA and WBO super-middleweight titles on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
    Tyson Fury is backing the unbeaten Brit to outclass the Mexican legend at the AT&T StadiumCredit: Getty
    The 31-year-old is looking to add the WBA and WBC straps to his WBO belt when he pits his wits against the four-weight world champion.
    And Fury – who has been training with the slick southpaw in Las Vegas – believes his close friend will demolish Canelo.
    Speaking to the Mail, the Gypsy King said: “There will be no ducking, diving and dodging by Billy Joe this time.
    “He will shock the world by winning and by the way he does it. 
    “He will come out, hold his ground and impose that southpaw jab on Canelo time and time and time again. Bang, bang, bang.
    “Canelo is a very good fighter but he will find himself being hit flush in the face from beginning to an end.”
    He added: “Billy Joe has hidden power for which he is not given the credit.
    “Canelo is about to find that out. And that he is up against the best British boxer.
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    “He will also be facing the appetite for fighting of the travelling community. We grow up fighting from birth. We love it.
    “Canelo will also be under a curse now put out there. There will be gypsy magic in the air.”
    Saunders is confident at inflicting a first defeat on Canelo since Floyd Mayweather outpointed him in 2013.
    He remarked: “Canelo is a great champion but most of his opponents just turn up for the pay cheque.
    “None have brought the heart and soul and will to win that I will take into this stadium.”
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    Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders LIVE RESULTS: Follow latest updates from HUGE world title fight in Texas

    CANELO ALVAREZ is taking on Billy Joe Saunders in a HUGE super-middleweight title clash in Texas.Mexican superstar Canelo is putting his WBA and WBC titles against Britain’s WBO champ Saunders in a long, long awaited fight.
    The bout is taking place over at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas with 70,000 fans in attendance.
    Can Saunders shock the boxing world? Keep up to date with ALL of the latest developments right here.

    Follow ALL of the latest updates below…
    MARIACHI KING
    Tyson Fury has made his prediction in Texas.
    The Gypsy King said: “Billy Joe is in form and looking in great shape, I cannot wait.
    “You will see a boxing masterclass from Billy Joe and he will win a unanimous decision.”
    He then joined in with the Mariachi band in his finest Versace shirt..

    WBA AND WBC CHAMP
    While Canelo weighed in at 167.4lbs.
    The fight is ON!

    THE WBO CHAMP
    Taller man Billy Joe Saunders weighed in slightly the heavier of the pair on 167.8lbs (168lbs limit).

    FINAL STAREDOWN
    A tense final staredown for the pair sets us up for what should be an absolute cracker of a fight.
    Look at those eyes from Canelo…

    GYPSY KING
    Fury roars: These Mexican fans are all my people!
    “Billy Joe is in form and looking in great shape, I cannot wait.
    “You will see a boxing masterclass from Billy Joe and he will win a unanimous decision.
    When asked if Canelo or Fury is the pound-for-pund king, Fury said: “I don’t know about pound-for-pound but I am the best fighter that ever lived. ”
    FRIENDS OR FOES?
    Billy has teased and taunted Canelo as much as possible.
    But the face-off was a smooth event.
    Will the Mexican get the chance to punish his British nemesis…
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    BJS
    Saunders says: “I have the belief and spirit and winning mentality to beat Alvarez.
    “I don’t think Alvarez has faced anyome with the same heart as me. I have come here to take all of these titles.
    “I have to be at my best and on my A-game.
    “These fans will push me on to win, they are all for Canelo but on the way out there will be cheering for me.”
    NO MORE TALK
    Canelo says: “I am very happy everyone is here and hopefully tomorrow we will give you a good fight.
    “He has not got under my skin, I have been in big fights before and I know how to handle it.
    “I am expecting a hard fight in the early rounds.”
    FACE OFF
    Both heroes get dressed and meet in the middle of the stage.
    No aggro.
    Saunders clearly a couple of inches taller.
    Saunders starts trash talking at the end but Canelo shakes his head and walks away.
    CANEL-GO
    Canelo arrives in baby blue pyjamas to a massive roar.
    Saunders weighs in at 167lbs for the 168lbs (12st) contest.
    The Mexican four-weight king strips off and weighs 167lbs as well.
    CANELO vs BILLY JOE SAUNDERS
    England’s 30-0 Saunders wears a t-shirt saying ‘No God, No Life’.
    Canelo’s mantra is ‘No Boxing, No Life’
    Saunders is all in red, waving at the partisan crowd.
    ELWIN SOTO vs KATSUNARI TAKAYAMA
    Light-fly action as the chief support, these guys have to be below 7st 10lbs.
    Japan’s Takayama weighs 107lbs and Soto matches him on the scales.
    Takayama has a great mascot with him…

    KIERON CONWAY vs SOULEYMANE CISSOKHO
    Northampton lad Conway has taken on a massive super-welterweight challenge here fighting the Frenchman managed by Anthony Joshua.
    Cissokho weighs 153lbs and the Brit a perfect 154lbs.
    Conway has drawn with Ted Cheeseman and lost to Derrick Osaze – at middleweight – but he could leap up the rankings with a shock win in Dallas.
    Conway says: “I am here to win. I don’t want easy fights or to pick and choose, I want to show what I am about.”
    BIG FRANK SPEAKS
    Cuban giant Sanchez says: “I have learned a lot from working with Team Canelo and trainer Eddy Reynoso.
    “I thank the Mexican public for opening their arms to me and I hope to represent Cuba and Mexico together.
    “I am here to show the world that I am one of the best and I am here to fight against anyone.”
    NAGY AGUILERA vs FRANK SANCHEZ
    Cuban Flash Sanchez is a training mate of Canelo is being fast tracked to a world title.
    Sanchez is 17-0 and has looked a right handful so far.
    But that has not stopped Canelo regularly sparring with the 16st powerhouse.

    FANFARE BABY!
    Canelo has whipped this crowd into a frenzy without even appearing yet.
    Six more fighters to weight before the mainevent.

    IRVING CASTILLO vs MARC CASTRO
    Feather-fisted these featherweights are not.
    Castro, 2-0, is an amateur stand-out tipped for pro greatness and Castillo is a Mexcian ready to give him a horrible welcome to the pro ranks.
    Casto weights 132lbs with Castillo lighter at 127lbs.

    DAVIS BOYS
    Kelvin says: “It’s a dream come true, we have been doing this for over a decade. We are coming to take over.
    “We have been preparing for times like this forever, we are ready. We are both confident.
    Keyshawn adds: “Kelvin is going to stop this guy.
    “I am fighting a Mexican in front of a Mexican crowd but it does not bother me.”

    JOSE MEZA vs KEYSHAWN DAVIS
    Both men make 138lbs for the lightweight clash.
    Davis has turned pro early after being tipped for gold with Team USA at the 2020 Olympics that have been delayed.
    Meza is 6-4 so he might offer some resilience to the wonderkid.
    BIG FIGHT ALERT!
    Heavyweight action here as Filip Hrgovic and Michael Hunter go toe-to-toe for a IBF mandatory shot at the belt currently around Anthony Joshua’s waist.
    Hunter was a brillian cruiserweight who only lost to Oleksandr Usyk.
    But Hrgovic is being billed as the new Wladimir Klitschko…

    XAVIER WILSON vs CHRISTIAN DURAN
    Welterweight clash now as Wilson hits 147lbs and Texas local Duran makes 146lbs.
    Wilson is 11-2-1 and Duran is 19-2-1 so both men still have everything to fight for.

    JAN MARSALEK vs KELVIN DAVIS
    Marsalek makes 140lbs for the super-light clash.
    Davis, little brother of red-hot prospect Keyshawn, makes the mark too as he looks to go 2-0.
    Marsalek is 8-2 so is not a journeymen yet and will ask the kid questions.
    BOO BOYS
    The hosts ask if there are any English fans outside the AT&T stadium and get a loud ‘boo’.
    Huge cheer when he asks if there are any Canelo fans in the house.

    TOOLS FOR THE TRADE
    Canelo and Billy Joe Saunders had their Friday morning medicals and rules meetings this morning.
    The super-middleweight champions also picked their big-fight gloves.
    Who will land them first?

    CROWD NOISE
    Canelo is going to have some huge support at the weigh-in shortly.
    Tyson Fury will have a tough job drowing out all the Mexican-Americans who have flooded out to support their man…

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    Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight is ‘DONE’ confirms Eddie Hearn with announcement coming ‘very soon’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA’S super fight against Tyson Fury is ‘DONE’ according to Eddie Hearn. The promoter insists an announcement will be made ‘very soon’ to finalise the world heavyweight title showdown.
    Tyson Fury is ready to get his hands on Anthony JoshuaCredit: Instagram / @gypsyking101
    Joshua has only lost once during his professional careerCredit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua
    Eddie Hearn insists the fight will be announced very soonCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
    Hearn told FightHubTV: “That fight is done and you’ll get an announcement very soon.”
    Joshua’s promoter is currently in America preparing for Saturday’s huge fight in Dallas between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders.
    Hearn insists lawyers are currently finalising the site deal contract for the world title unification between Fury and Joshua.
    And it is possible an official announcement could even come on Saturday night during the Canelo-Saunders show.
    Fury will be at the fight supporting his close friend Saunders and it would be the ideal time to officially announce the long-awaited Joshua showdown.
    Fight fans have been waiting for the prolonged announcement of the two British superstars’ fight.
    Fury congratulated Hearn this week for transforming Watford heavyweight Joshua into a ‘global superstar’.
    But the Gypsy King is adamant Joshua will have no chance of winning.
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    Fury told the No Passion, No Point podcast: “I will cut Anthony Joshua down like a hot knife through cheese.
    “That’s how easy it’s going to be. That’s how easy it’s going to be.”
    The first of the pair’s two fights is set to take place in Saudi Arabia, with July 24 and August 7 the slated dates.

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