Canelo Alvarez to make big screen debut in Creed III as he plays part in Rocky spin-off, Michael B Jordan reveals
HOLLYWOOD actor Michael B Jordan has revealed that four-weight world champion boxer Canelo Alvarez will make his acting debut in the upcoming film Creed III.
Jordan, 35, made the announcement on Instagram earlier this week.
He wrote: “Directing the legend himself @Canelo in Creed III.
“Can’t wait for the world to see on March 3.
“A star inside the ring and out… Welcome to the family. Good luck this weekend!”
Jordan, who is making his directorial debut on the film, also posted two pictures with Canelo to go with the statement.
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Creed III is the third instalment of the Rocky spin-off franchise.
The movies follow the story of Adonis Johnson – the son of Rocky character Apollo Creed – who is played by Jordan.
Canelo, 32, will not be the first professional boxer to make his acting debut in the franchise.
Tony Bellew and Andre Ward made their first on-screen appearance for the first film, which was released in 2015.
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Canelo vs GGG 3: Start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for TONIGHT’S huge fight
Before making his Hollywood breakthrough, Canelo is set to face Gennady Golovkin TONIGHT in a huge middleweight bout which will mark the end of an incredibly trilogy.
The Mexican won the first two meetings, but he is determined to knock out Triple G at the third time of asking.
Tonight’s fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Navada.