Potential Canelo Alvarez boxing match at Estadio Azteca

Overview

Emilio Azcárraga Jean, president of Grupo Ollamani, has publicly invited Mexican boxer Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez to headline a professional boxing match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The proposal seeks to utilize the recently renovated stadium as a multi-purpose international sports hub and aims to replicate the historic 1993 attendance record set by Julio César Chávez.

In response to the invitation, Álvarez expressed interest in the venue, particularly for his potential retirement fight. He stated, “I do not rule it out at all. I hope that one day I get the opportunity to fight there.”

While the prospect of a match at the stadium remains a possibility, Álvarez is currently fulfilling a multi-fight contract with Riyadh Season and Turki Alalshikh, which includes several bouts in Saudi Arabia through October 2026.

Entities

Emilio Azcárraga Jean · Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez · Estadio Banorte · Estadio Azteca · Grupo Ollamani

Timeline

1 day ago

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Estadio Azteca owner invites Canelo Álvarez to headline boxing match
Emilio Azcárraga Jean has invited boxer Canelo Álvarez to fight at Estadio Azteca, aiming to replicate Julio César Chávez’s historic 1993 record-breaking attendance.

Sources

dsr.dk · elsureste.com.mx · foxsports.com.mx · laopinion.com · sdpnoticias.com