Canelo and Martínez…what cards!

On May 6 at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a great boxing card will take place, headed by the super middleweight champion, Saul “Canelo” Álvarez, facing the British John Ryder.

It celebrates the return of Canelo Álvarez, fighting on Mexican soil after 12 years of fighting away from home, a period in which he managed to establish himself as boxing’s greatest figure.

Almost simultaneously, another member of the CANELO TEAM, the World Boxing Council flyweight champion, Julio César “Rey” Martínez, will defend his crown against the Panamanian Ronal “Gallito” Batista (15-2-0, 9 Ko), who He comes to this bout after knocking out Nicaraguan José Cordero in the third round.

Batista’s only two losses were, in 2017 against Leosdán Núñez and in 2019 against the Russian Mikhail Aloyan.

“Rey” Martínez comes into this fight after defeating the Spanish Samuel Carmona, via points.