Yes he is and probably in February. he has no choice. It was his agreement with the WBC so he must fight him or lose the WBC 168 pound world title he just won.
Is Canelo still fighting his mandatory? Is there any update on this fight? When or where it will happen?
Yes, Canelo is finalizing a two-fight deal with Eddie Hearn to fight Yildirim in Guadalajara, Mexico on February 27 and then to face WBO champion Billy Joe Saunders in a unification bout on May 8
Yes he is and probably in February. he has no choice. It was his agreement with the WBC so he must fight him or lose the WBC 168 pound world title he just won.
Doubt the WBC would strip Canelo most likely it would elevate him to franchise Champion if he chooses not to fight him
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