Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez confirms James Kirkland fight is on

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez confirms James Kirkland fight is on

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has confirmed via Twitter that his fight with James Kirkland is his next fight. Tweeting on Friday, Canelo wrote “ Canelo vs Kirkland is on”.

After the disappointment of not agreeing a fight deal with Miguel Cotto, Canelo has found himself a worthy opponent in James Kirkland. BoxingScene.com reported a source has confirmed that the fight will take place on May 2, at the Alamdome in San Antonio, Texas. An official announcement is yet to be made.

With Canelo tweeting from his official account, it seems both men have signed the contract. With the fight being on May 2, it could collide with Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao, if that fight is made.

While Canelo was looking at a Cotto fight, James Kirkland could provide a sturdy test. Kirkland’s has been inactive of lateas he has not fought since December 2013.  He fought against Glen Tapia in 2013, beating him by a sixth round stoppage. Canelo beat the Cuban Erislandy Lara in July 2014 by a split decision.

– Oun Abbas Hussain / @ouney86

– UK Correspondent for Behind the Gloves