On Saturday, May 8, 2021, Canelo Alvarez took on Billy Joe Saunders from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Canelo officially stopped Saunders by RTD as Saunders’ corner waived off the fight before the start of Round 9.
May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders fight during their 12 round bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 7, 2021; Arlington, TX; Frank Sanchez and Nagy Aguilera during their May 8th Matchroom boxing bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom. May 7, 2021; Arlington, TX; Kieron Conway and Souleymane Cissokho during their May 8th Matchroom boxing bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in the locker room after his fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on May 8th, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Meg Oliphant/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in the locker room after his fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on May 8th, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Meg Oliphant/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in the locker room after his fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on May 8th, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Meg Oliphant/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in the locker room after his fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on May 8th, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Meg Oliphant/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in the locker room after his fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on May 8th, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Meg Oliphant/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in the locker room after his fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on May 8th, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Meg Oliphant/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez fights Billy Joe Saunders in their 12 round bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez fights Billy Joe Saunders in their 12 round bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez fights Billy Joe Saunders in their 12 round bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Eddie Hearn and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez following defeating Billy Joe Saunders for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders and becomes the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates becoming the Unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Behind the scenes of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prior to fight against Billy Joe Saunders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Behind the scenes of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prior to fight against Billy Joe Saunders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Behind the scenes of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prior to fight against Billy Joe Saunders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Behind the scenes of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prior to fight against Billy Joe Saunders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Behind the scenes of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prior to fight against Billy Joe Saunders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Behind the scenes of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prior to fight against Billy Joe Saunders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez arrives at AT&T Stadium prior to fight against of Billy Joe Saunders in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 8, 2021; Arlington, TX; Eddy Reynoso, trainer of Canelo Alvarez, as Frank Sanchez gets ready in his dressing room before his bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Farsi/Matchroom. May 7, 2021; Arlington, TX; Kelvin Davis and Jan Marsalak during their May 8th Matchroom boxing bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez reads after defeating Billy Joe Saunders in the eighth round of their bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez reads after defeating Billy Joe Saunders in the eighth round of their bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez reads after defeating Billy Joe Saunders in the eighth round of their bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez reads after defeating Billy Joe Saunders in the eighth round of their bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez reads after defeating Billy Joe Saunders in the eighth round of their bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom. May 8th, 2021; Arlington, TX; Saul “Canelo” Alvarez reads after defeating Billy Joe Saunders in the eighth round of their bout for the WBC, WBA, WBO 168 lb title at AT&T Stadium on May 8th in Arlington, TX. Mandatory Credit: Michael Owens/Matchroom.

