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Canelo Alvarez CONFIRMS huge clash for super-middleweight world titles against Callum Smith on December 19 and British star 'truly believes' he can shock the world by beating Mexican

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has announced he will take on Liverpool fighter Callum Smith on December 19.

The pair will face off in the United States just before Christmas with the WBA and Ring magazine world super-middleweight titles on the line.

Smith, undefeated in 27 fights, said: 'I've been wanting a big fight since becoming world champion, so I'm pleased that during these challenging times we can deliver to the fans a fight between the very best in the division.

Canelo Alvarez tweeted confirmation of his next fight against Callum Smith on December 19
Callum Smith (right) has a huge opportunity against one of the biggest names in boxing

'I truly believe I (will) beat him and will prove that 168lbs is my division.