Canelo Alvarez Places $500K Bet On Usyk-Dubois Rematch

Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez has publicly placed a $500,000 bet on Oleksandr Usyk to defeat Daniel Dubois in their upcoming undisputed heavyweight rematch scheduled for July 19 at Wembley Stadium. Canelo praised Usyk's stamina, technical skill, and focus, stating his confidence in the Ukrainian fighter's victory, and shared the wager on social media as part of a promotion with the betting platform 1win. Usyk, who won their first bout in 2023 and subsequently unified the heavyweight titles, aims to become a two-time undisputed champion before retirement. Despite Dubois' recent improvements and notable wins, including a knockout of Anthony Joshua, Canelo sides firmly with Usyk, emphasizing Usyk's dominance over the past five years. The bet and endorsement have sparked mixed reactions among fans and experts, highlighting Canelo's boldness both inside and outside the ring. Meanwhile, Canelo prepares for his own major fight against Terence Crawford later in the year.