Press Release: TV Azteca of Mexico has signed an exclusive agreement with Golden Boy Promotions to broadcast Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez' fights in Mexico. The agreement between Golden Boy Promotions and TV Azteca will begin with the broadcast of the twelve-round 154-pound bout between Alvarez and knockout-artist James "The Mandingo Warrior" Kirkland on May 9th, from Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

The announcing team of Box Team Azteca is led by legendary Mexican fighters Julio Cesar "JC" Chavez, Erik "El Terrible" Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez as well as Carlos Aguilar, Eduardo Lamazón and Rodolfo Vargas.

"TV Azteca broadcast my first televised national fight against Victor "El Negro" Márquez, and I am happy to return to this prestigious home and have it be the platform that displays my professional career at this stage," said Canelo Alvarez. "TV Azteca has stood-out for their dedication to bringing boxing to the masses and I am very happy and grateful that all my fans will have the chance to see my fights on TV Azteca."

"This is a great moment for Golden Boy Promotions, Canelo Alvarez and the sport of boxing in general," said Oscar de la Hoya, President and Founder of Golden Boy Promotions. "To reach an exclusive agreement in Mexico, with a partner as respected as TV Azteca is an honor for us and together we will provide the best fights for all of Canelo's fans."

"We proudly welcome our friend and now partner, Golden Boy Promotions to our family," said Rodrigo Fernández, General Programming Director of Azteca. "The strength of 'The Home of Boxing' is clear; those who write the history of boxing in Mexico are with Box Azteca. We are very proud to see that the family of 'The Home of Boxing' continues to grow, and we welcome Canelo Alvarez to his new home. We will continue to make boxing history with the great battles Canelo will give in the ring, bringing honor to his home country of Mexico. Wherever Canelo goes Box Azteca will be by his side."