By Felix Jesus Mendoza
A few hours before the ball rolls in the opening of the World Cupthe Mexican boxer Saul Canelo Alvarez decided to support the local team with a large-scale financial transaction, prior to his debut in the long-awaited event.
The athlete used his digital platforms to announce the details of his play on the first day of the tournament.
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The publication of the athlete from Guadalajara revealed an investment of 100 thousand dollars in the Kalshi predictions platform. The forecast of Canelo Alvarez aims exclusively at a victory for the Mexican team against the South African team in the opening match in the Mexico City Stadium.
The platform’s computer system grants a 70 percent probability of success to the team led by Javier Aguirre. “Ready for tomorrow with Kalshi,” he wrote. Canelo Alvarez on their social networks, accompanying the text with Mexican flags that confirm their expectation of obtaining a profit close to 40 thousand dollars.
History of World Cup betting
It is not the first time that Canelo Alvarez puts money on the line to support the national team in international tournaments. During the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the boxer made an investment of 10 thousand dollars under the prediction that Mexico would reach the final and obtain the championship.
That financial move did not materialize because the team, under the technical direction of Gerardo Martino, was eliminated in the first phase of the tournament. On this occasion, Canelo Alvarez They opted for a much closer goal and with a lower risk margin when playing at home.
Participation in the opening match
In addition to the investment made, The fighter will have an active role during the opening day of the tournament in the Mexican capital. The presence of Canelo Alvarez at the old Azteca Stadium includes a special appearance before the fans before the start of the match.
The organization team confirmed that the 168-pound monarch will be the official person in charge of entering the field of play for award recognition to the most valuable player of the contest at the end of the regulation 90 minutes.
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