Makabu vs Canelo

When is Makabu vs Canelo?

Ilunga Makabu could take on Canelo Alvarez in Early 2024 in the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Cruiserweight division, which means the weight limit would be 200 pounds (14.3 stone or 90.7 KG).

Makabu vs Canelo stats

Ilunga Makabu would step into the ring with a record of 29 wins, 4 loses and 0 draws, 25 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

Canelo Alvarez would make his way to the ring with a record of 60 wins, 2 loses and 2 draws, with 39 of those wins by knock out.

The stats suggest Makabu would have a large advantage in power over Canelo, boosting at 86% knock out percentage over Canelo's 65%.

Ilunga Makabu is the older man by 3 years, at 36 years old.

Makabu has a height advantage of 3 inches over Canelo. This also extends to a 4-inch reach advantage.

Ilunga Makabu fights out of the southpaw stance, while Canelo Alvarez is an orthodox fighter.

Makabu is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 31 less fights, and made his debut in 2008, 2 year and 7 months later than Canelo, whose first professional fight was in 2005. He has fought 316 less professional rounds, 168 to Canelo's 484.

Ilunga Makabu goes into the fight ranked number 6 by the WBC and 12 by the WBO at cruiserweight.

Makabu vs Canelo form

Makabu has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian on 4th November 2023 by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Casino Miami Jai Alai, Miami, United States.

Previous to that, he had been beaten by Badou Jack on 26th February 2023 by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Thabiso Mchunu on 29th January 2022 by split decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Packard Music Hall, Ohio, United States.

Before that, he had beat Olanrewaju Durodola on 19th December 2020 by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo.

He had won against Michal Cieslak on 31st January 2020 by unanimous decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

Canelo has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he beat Jermell Charlo on 30th September 2023 by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Previous to that, he had beat John Ryder on 6th May 2023 by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Gennady Golovkin on 17th September 2022 by unanimous decision in their The Ring Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and IBF World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had lost to Dmitry Bivol on 7th May 2022 by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Light Heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had won against Caleb Plant on 6th November 2021 by knockout in the 11th round in their WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, IBF World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Nevada.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Canelo Alvarez has been fighting more than Ilunga Makabu.

Ilunga Makabu last fought 2 months and 24 days ago, while Canelo Alvarez's last outing was 3 months and 29 days ago.

Makabu's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 11 months and 28 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 18 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 46 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.2 rounds on average.

Canelo's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 2 months and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 59 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.8 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Makabu vs Canelo?

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