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Kamaru Usman’s Manager Believes That He Will KO Canelo Alvarez | Social Media Roundup

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Tyler Fell Mar 11, 2022 5:15PM

After recent rumors of a potential boxing match between Kamaru Usman and Canelo Alvarez taking place later this year, Usman's manager Ali Abdelaziz has revealed that he believes Usman will knock out the Mexican in three rounds — this and much more on Friday's social media roundup.

Kamaru Usman's manager believes that he will knock out Canelo Alvarez

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In the last few weeks, rumors have gathered pace around a potential boxing match this year taking place between the UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Canelo Alvarez.

Usman has discussed the possibility of the fight and seems to want it very badly but the Mexican boxing world champion is yet to comment on the potential fight.

Now that there seems to be a real possibility of the crossover fight happening, Usman's manager Ali Abdelaziz has commented on the potential bout and has also given his prediction.

Check out the clip below to see what Abdelaziz had to say.

Abdelaziz has revealed that Usman is targeting the fight for September and gave a prediction that Usman will knock out Canelo in three rounds.

Before Usman can face Alvarez, he must get through Leon Edwards which is a fight which will seemingly take place over the summer for the UFC welterweight title.

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