The match has been long-awaited by fans, who think it will finally resolve the question of who the best heavyweight of their generation is.
Alvarez was recently asked, in an interview with DAZN Boxing, who he believed would prevail in a match between the two former champions. Canelo immediately lent his support to the team that was thought to be the underdog.
The undisputed super middleweight champion answered, “Joshua.”
The fight has evoked memories of other high-profile boxing matchups that took years to arrange, like the notorious 2015 Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao showdown.
Even though the bout finally took place, it was generally believed to have been too late because both combatants had passed their peak.
Given the history of failed negotiations in the Joshua-Fury fight, the same thing might happen here.
But with both heavyweights looking to defend their world titles in their next fights—Fury vs. Usyk for the WBO, WBA, and WBC belts, Joshua against Daniel Dubois for the IBF title—the stage may be set for a thrilling rematch.
If they both win, boxing fans may finally witness the historic match that has been years in the making. And based on Canelo’s prediction, Joshua might have the upper hand in what would be one of the biggest heavyweight fights in the annals of contemporary boxing.
