Avni Yildirim is obsessed with the title of the World Boxing Council and if he has to beat Canelo Álvarez to reach him, he wouldn’t mind even facing him on the moon.
Avni Yildirim, Turkish boxer, aims to fight for 2021 Saul Alvarez, because beyond what it means to face the Mexican, the European boxer is obsessed with the title World Boxing CouncilHe even assured that it doesn’t matter instead of the fight, because he would be willing to enter the ring with “Canelo” even on the moon.
“I don’t care if we fight in Mexico, the United States, Turkey or a month, as long as we hit the world title. For me, it’s not so much about fighting “Canelo”. It’s about fighting for the WBC World Championship belt, the famous green and gold belt, the biggest boxing prize, “the Turk said in an interview with Sunspot.
“I have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time and I am very proud that it is finally happening. I love Mexico, I have been there a few times, people have always been very kind to me and have treated me with respect. They are big fans and experts. boxing in boxing, so they appreciate a good fight. And that’s what I’m going to give them. “
Yildirim revealed that his promoter is already in talks with the “Canelo” Álvarez team to agree on the fight, which will take place in the next six months, despite the fact that the Turk said he is ready to face the Mexican in an immediate.
“My promoter Ahmet Oener told me he was talking to the other team. I don’t think the deal is over, but I guess I’m on the right track. I’m ready to go. We could do it tomorrow, if he wants to, but he only fought last weekend. So, realistically, I hope it will happen sometime in the next three to six months. “
“Canelo” defeated Callum Smith last Saturday and at the end of the fight, the Mexican said that his intention is to have three fights throughout 2021.