AT&T Stadium to Host Canelo Vs. Smith for WBO Junior Middleweight World Championship

By Office of Communication

Posted on July 18, 2016, July 18, 2016

Canelo Alvarez
Photo Credit: Golden Boy Promotions

AT&T Stadium'in Arlington'will give a big Texas welcome to former two-division world champion Canelo Alvarez and WBO Junior Middleweight World Champion Liam 'Beefy' Smith as it hosts their world championship showdown on Saturday, September 17.

As the third boxing match ever held at AT&T Stadium, Canelo vs. Smith will guarantee a star-studded affair for all in attendance to witness Canelo take on one of the hardest punchers in the junior middleweight division.

'Texas loves Canelo, and Canelo loves Texas so it was a no-brainer to have this fight at AT&T Stadium,' said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. 'Texas is like Canelo's second home, and he has stated that he wants to fight in Texas once a year for his fans. My friend Jerry Jones extended the invitation to Canelo to fight at AT&T Stadium so it was an easy decision for us.'

Laim 'Beefy' Smith
Photo Credit: Golden Boy Promotions

'AT&T Stadium was built to host great events like Canelo vs. Smith,' said Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager. 'Having Canelo Alvarez, one of the best fighters in the world, in this stadium will be a thrill for not only the fans of North Texas but also for boxing fans around the world.'

Given the recent tragedy that struck the Dallas Police and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Officers, Golden Boy Promotions and the Dallas Cowboys have pledged to donate a percentage of proceeds to a charity of the Dallas Police Department and DART's choosing.

'We are deeply saddened and mourn the loss of the dedicated Dallas Police and DART Officers that paid the ultimate sacrifice giving their lives to protect this community,' Jones and De La Hoya said in a joint statement. 'In memory of these brave officers, we will donate a portion of the proceeds from this event in support of their loved ones, others affected and the Dallas community.'

Tickets for Canelo vs. Smith will go on sale at noon Thursday, July 21. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also will be available for purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com. Additionally, walk up purchases are available at the AT&T Stadium Box Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.