The Mexican boxer Saúl «Canelo» Álvarez generated in his fight against Julio César Chávez jr. more than a million purchases on HBO Pay per View (PPV), with which he was confirmed as the highest grossing fighter of the moment.
The Golden Boy Promotions company reported that the figure raised is the highest in two years in the world of boxing, confirmed the middleweight Álvarez as the youngest fighter in the history of the so-called “A” side to generate a seven-figure number of PPV.
“Everything I do is for the fans, and for that I want to express my gratitude to those who watch my fights and show their support; My fans are the best in the world and this year in the month of September, on the weekend of the Independence of Mexico, everyone will be able to wait and witness another incredible performance, “said the fighter in a statement released by his company.
Álvarez, 26, defeated Chávez by unanimous decision on May 6 in a fight in which his rival was out of shape and, according to Golden Boy Promotions, there are no limits to the popularity of the boxer who continues to penetrate all of them. the hearings.
The next presentation of the Mexican boxer, with 49 wins (34 by fast track), a loss and a draw, will be on September 16 against Guennady Golonkin, from Kazakhstan, undefeated in 37 fights.
Canelo Álvarez confirmed himself against Chávez as the highest grossing boxer
