Absolute world middleweight champion Saúl Álvarez of Mexico said he will fight his next fight on a boxing night to be held in May in Mexico.
Saúl Álvarez
I'm ready to come home and defend my titles where I was born and where my story began. This May I will box for Jalisco and celebrate with you the greatness of our land.
Earlier, ESPN reporter Mike Coppinger reported that Canelo's opponent would be British boxer John Ryder.
Álvarez, 32, last fought in September 2022, beating Gennady Golovkin by unanimous decision. He has 58 wins (39 by knockout) and two losses.
