Canelo Alvarez will obtain a suggestion on the finish of January for a blockbuster showdown in Las Vegas in opposition to a Golden Boy star with a 42-0 file.
After defeating John Ryder and Jermell Charlo in 2023, the Mexican king is on the lookout for an opponent. A date of Could 4 on the T-Cell Area is already being earmarked for a colossal occasion.
Within the reverse nook may very well be Jaime Munguia, Canelo’s former promoter Oscar De La Hoya revealed.
The Golden Boy boss needs to make Canelo a considerable proposal to face Munguia on Cinco de Mayo weekend. The phrases will turn out to be extra obvious if Munguia defeats Ryder himself on January 27.
Chatting with Struggle Hub TV, De La Hoya clarified that he needs to work with Canelo once more regardless of a beforehand amicable break up.
Canelo vs Munguia on Could 4
On Munguia v Ryder, and making a attainable battle with Canelo if his fighter is victorious, De La Hoya mentioned: “The previous is the previous.
“I’m glad Canelo understands that there are a whole lot of whispers [about facing Munguia]. We had an ideal profession collectively, me as a promoter and as a fighter.
“We made him some huge cash. He put himself on a pedestal. He’s the king of boxing now. I’m happy with that as a result of I had one thing to do along with his profession.
“Now the whispers in his ears I can not management, and that’s in all probability what perhaps occurred. But when there is a chance to work with him once more, I might like to.
“There are a whole lot of good reminiscences between us inside and out of doors the ring. However there’s a super alternative right here for each guys.
“Think about two Mexicans [Canelo vs Munguia] contained in the ring on the highest degree. We haven’t seen it since Barrera vs Morales and Chaves vs Martinez.
“We haven’t seen that in a very long time. I might like to be a part of historical past. I might love Canelo to be a part of that historical past and provides the battle followers a tremendous present.”
Canelo vs Charlo
Munguia has campaigned within the decrease weights, as Canelo did early in his profession. Proper now, he’s obtained two years of weight fluctuation behind him and a stable win over Sergey Derevyanchenko at 168.
Beating Ryder higher than Canelo may spike curiosity on January 27, with Canelo recognized to wish to wait till September to face obligatory David Benavidez.
Due to this fact, a window of alternative exists that’s turning into extra restricted by the day. A attainable battle with Jermall Charlo appears to be the one opposition to a Munguia battle proper now.
Canelo has already overwhelmed his twin brother, so there’s a transparent angle for Charlo to be within the reverse nook for one more Vegas Pay Per View.
If that doesn’t pan out, De La Hoya might get his want as Munguia makes an attempt to hit 44-0 and transfer six wins away from Floyd Mayweather’s file.
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