ESTADOS UNIDOS.-As expected, the match between Mexican boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez and James Kirkland has been moved from May 2nd to 9th, given that the match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been confirmed, making it a box-office priority.

Oscar de la Hoya, de face of Golden Boy Promotions mentioned over the last few months that "Canelo" fight would take place on May 2nd, nonetheless regarding importance it had to be rescheduled.

Having the San Antonio Texas Alamo dome as host, Álvarez will seek victory, which will put him back into boxing élite and give him another chance of fighting Miguel Cotto.

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