A look at Canelo's PPV buys and ratings says that he is already boxing's #1 star. So what does that mean for Saturday night and Amir Khan?
When Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan enter the ring Saturday night, it will be the first boxing PPV in a new era - the post-Mayweather, post-Pacquiao era. Both men have recently retired (though Mayweather is pretty clearly heading towards a comeback, and Pacquiao leaves the door open as well), leaving boxing temporarily lacking a top star.
Enter Saul Canelo Alvarez. The 25 year old Mexican fighter is often refered to as boxing's next big star, or a star in the making.