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Every year, boxing fans look forward to Cinco de Mayo weekend, as it typically plays host to one of the biggest sports draws of the year.
That’s once again the case this weekend with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez taking on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The latter is a son of a living legend. The former is on his way to becoming a living legend. Both are attempting to become Mexico’s undisputed champion.
There are fascinating subplots abound for the Las Vegas fight, but it should also be an entertaining product inside the squared circle, as Canelo boasts breathtaking power but has never faced someone with the size of Chavez, who had to come down to meet the catchweight of 164.5 pounds.
All-in-all, it makes for a scintillating main event on boxing’s biggest weekend. Here’s what you need to know to watch:
Canelo vs. Chavez Jr. Viewing Info
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017
Start Time, United States: HBO PPV starts at 9 p.m. ET. The ring walks for the Canelo-Chavez Jr. fight are estimated to start around 11:25 p.m. ET
Start Time, UK: BoxNation broadcast starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, May 7. The main event ring walks are estimated to start around 4:25 a.m.
Start Time, Mexico: The Canelo-Chavez Jr. ring walks are estimated to start around 10:25 p.m. CDT
Where to Watch, United States: HBO PPV. Price is $59.99 for standard definition or $69.99 for high definition. You can click here to order from different providers
Where to Watch, UK: BoxNation. A subscription costs £12 per month and can be ordered right here. Additionally, BoxNation is now available to BT Sport subscribers at no extra cost
Where to Watch, Mexico: TV Azteca and Televisa will both broadcast the fight live
Fight Card
Flyweight: Marlen Esparza vs. Samantha Salazar
Super Welterweight: Raul Curiel vs. TBA
Lightweight: Joseph Aguirre vs. Angel Aispuro
Lightweight: Ryan Garcia vs. Tyrone Luckey
Super Bantamweight: Ronny Rios vs. Daniel Noriega
Middleweight: David Lemieux vs. Marcos Reyes
Welterweight: Lucas Matthysse vs. Emmanuel Taylor
Featherweight: Joseph Diaz vs. Manuel Avila
Super Middleweight: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.