Canelo Alvarez set for March return at WBC convention updates

Canelo Alvarez is expected to make his return in March 2027 in Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by his trainer Eddy Reynoso at the WBC convention in Acapulco. Reynoso mentioned Willy Hutchinson as a potential opponent. The WBC announced Jai Opetaia will vacate his WBA title for a rank in WBC's cruiserweight division, becoming mandatory for the David Benavidez vs. Michal Cieslak winner. Inoue is reportedly in talks for a superfight with Jesse Rodriguez, while Dalton Smith will defend his WBC super lightweight title this summer. The convention also addressed upcoming mandatory fights across various divisions, including Carlos Adames and William Zepeda defending their titles.

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