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Canelo has in the past expressed his irritation at YouTubers in professional boxing and is no fan of either of the Paul brothers.
It is unclear at this stage whether this was a co-ordinated stunt to get back at Canelo, a planned ruse to promote the rival fight, or just a couple of random pranksters larking about.
Either way, boxing’s pound-for-pound king swiftly dealt with the situation himself, kicking both men out.
He then appeared to call them ‘f***ers’ which was partially picked up as he turned back to his microphone to continue the interview. Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
Canelo Alvarez Fighting Again In February Against Turkish Contender
KEY POINTS
Alvarez will defend the WBC title in February and then will fight again in May
Yildirim remains as a heavy underdog against Alvarez
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez returned to the ring dominantly and pundits wonder who would dare get into the ring with the Mexican next.
He has options and it appears his next foe has been identified. It will be no other than Avni Yildirim, the mandatory challenger to the WBC title.
However, not all appear convinced that Yildirim is deserving to face Alvarez–especially after that dominant showing against erstwhile undefeated fighter Callum Smith.