Surprise in boxing: Canelo Álvarez will appear in Creed III, the sequel to Rocky

In the midst of the expectation for the third fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin, from the United States the last bomb was dropped in the entertainment world, as the actor and producer, Michael B Jordanconfirmed the presence of the Mexican in the third film of believe.

Through their stories of Instagramthe also protagonist of Creed I and Creed II shared images of one of the meetings he had with Saul Alvarezwhere he put a revealing text regarding the presence of the man from Guadalajara in the third installment.

“Directing the legend by herself, Canelo Álvarez, in Creed III. I can’t wait for the world to see the star in the ring and out on March 3… Welcome to the family, good luck this weekend!” Jordan wrote.

This story was republished by himself Cinnamon via Instagramwhere he did not say a word and was lost among the rest of the stories about the fight he will offer in Las Vegas against GGGthe first challenger to his undisputed championship at super middleweight.

It should be remembered that the new saga of believereleased in 2015 with Michael B Jordan Y Sylvester Stallone as protagonists, is the continuation of the mythical story that premiered in the 70s about Rocky Balboathe fictional American boxer who rose to heavyweight glory.

B. Jordan fulfilled the role of Adonis Johnson, the unrecognized son of apollo creedplayed by Carl Weathers, who in the film saga of Rocky he positioned himself as his first nemesis and eventual best friend.

After the death of Apollo in Rocky IV, Balboa sought to avenge the death of his best friend against Ivan DragoSoviet fighter who killed Creed in an exhibition fight and who represented on the big screen the era of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1980s.

The Creed saga hit theaters to relive the story that marked an era in the United States, so they reculted Sylvester Stallone to continue his role as Rockyalthough now as the trainer of Adonis Johnson, who would eventually carry the Creed surname on his shorts.

The rumor was finally confirmed by Michael B Jordanwho assured on Instagram that the Mexican will appear on the big screen, although he did not explain the role he will have or if he will be the protagonist during the fights.

The text written by Jordan, who will be the producer, director and protagonist of the film, hinted that Álvarez’s participation could be relevant, especially for dedicating a fraternal “welcome to the family” and claim that he directed it.

Despite this, it is estimated that Sylvester Stallone will no longer appear in this third installment and that the main villain of Adonis Johnson will be the actor Jonathan Majorsso that Cinnamon would have a supporting role.

This film, which in the past has grossed more than $300 million dollars between the two deliveries, its premiere is scheduled for March 3, 2023, so in the next few days the first teaser of Creed III.

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