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Let's Get Ready to Rumble - The undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. and newcomer Canelo Alvarez are set to face off Saturday in a world championship boxing match that’s expected to generate $200 million. The big event will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and broadcast live on Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m PT. Here is a rundown of stats comparing the two contenders. —Natelege  (Photo: AP Photo/Las Vegas Review-Journal, John Locher)

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Early Beginnings - Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Floyd Mayweather Jr. comes from a family of professional boxers. His father fought Sugar Ray Leonard and his uncle Roger Mayweather won two world championships. Floyd fought his first professional match on Oct. 11, 1996, against Roberto Apodaca, who got knocked out in round two. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Early Beginnings - Saúl Álvarez, 23, is known as “Canelo,” meaning cinnamon, for his red hair. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and is the youngest sibling of eight boys, all of whom became professional boxers. At 15, Álvarez turned pro and knocked out 11 of his 13 opponents in the first months of his career.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Body Stats - At 36 years old, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is 13 years older than Canelo Álvarez. He stands at 5 feet 8 inches with a reach of 72 inches. He is expected to fight Saturday at 152 pounds.  (Photo: AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

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Body Stats - Canelo is 5 feet 9 inches tall and his reach is 71 inches. He is 154 pounds. (Photo: Josh Hedges/Getty Images)

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Fight Records - Mayweather is undefeated with 44 wins, zero losses and 26 knockouts, according to his Showtime fight card. Mayweather returned to boxing in May after a year of absence and defeated Robert Guerrero in 12 rounds in the welterweight title fight.   (Photo: AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

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Fight Record - The Mexican boxer’s fight record is comparable to Mayweather. He has 42 wins, zero losses and one draw under his belt.  (Photo: Josh Hedges/Getty Images)

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High-Profile Connections - Before having a very public falling out with rapper 50 Cent, the two were planning to promote fights together under a new company called TMT Promotions, which is short for “The Money Team,” Mayweather’s entourage. The rapper said Mayweather turned his back on the idea when he was released from jail. Singer Justin Bieber, rapper Tyga  and others are still down with The Money Team, according to the company site.  (Photo: FayesVision/WENN.com)

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High Profile Connections - Similarly to Floyd Mayweather, Álvarez has rubbed elbows with other high profile individuals in his country. At the age of 19, he was once engaged to then 27-year-old Marisol Gonzalez, a former Miss Mexico. They are no longer together. (Photos from left: Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Cash Out - Floyd Mayweather has earnings of $34 million as of June 2013, according to Forbes. Mayweather signed a 30-month, six-fight deal with Showtime in February. The deal is expected to earn the fighter close to $200 million. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Cash Out - Canelo was reportedly paid $12 million for tomorrow’s match-up. This is less than half of the $41 million Floyd Mayweather will be raking in for the fight.  (Photo: Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images)