5 biggest crossover fights of all time as 'date set' for Kamaru Usman vs Canelo Alvarez

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boxing and MMA crossover event looks to be on the horizon with a date in mind for Kamaru Usman vs Canelo Alvarez.The UFC welterweight champion is pushing to face the undisputed super middleweight king later this year.He told TMZ: "In July, I'm going to fight Leon Edwards.

God willing, I get through Leon Edwards, then in September, Mexican Independence Day, I will stop Canelo Alvarez."Both men are ranked No.

1 pound-for-pound fighter in their respective sports so it would be a monumental clash.With that in mind, Daily Star Sport is taking a look at the five biggest crossover fights of all time.The 1976 'War of the Worlds' between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki saw boxing take on professional wrestling in a contest fought under a special set of rules.They were so special, in fact, that no one in the Japanese crowd knew exactly what they watching and fans still aren't sure to this day.Inoki spent most of the bout on the canvas aiming a total of 107 kicks at the back of the legs of Ali, then WBC and WBA heavyweight champion.The result was a draw but those who had paid to attend felt like they had lost and threw rubbish into the ring to express their anger.Which crossover would you like to see?

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