Canelo Alvarez will receive a bid in late January for a blockbuster showdown in Las Vegas against a Golden Boy star with a 42-0 record.
After defeating John Ryder and Jermell Charlo in 2023, the Mexican king is looking for an opponent. A date is already being set for May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena for a colossal event.
In the opposite corner could be Jaime Munguía, revealed Canelo’s former promoter, Oscar De La Hoya.
The Golden Boy boss wants to make Canelo a substantial proposal to face Munguía on Cinco de Mayo weekend. The terms will become more evident if Munguía defeats Ryder himself on January 27.
Speaking to Fight Hub TV, De La Hoya clarified that he wants to work with Canelo again despite a previously amicable split.
Canelo vs Munguía on May 4
On Munguia v Ryder, and on a possible fight with Canelo if his fighter emerges victorious, De La Hoya said: “The past is the past.
“I’m glad that Canelo understands that there are many rumors [about facing Munguia]. We had a great career together, me as a promoter and as a fighter.
“We made him a lot of money. She put herself on a pedestal. He now he is the king of boxing. I’m proud of that because I had something to do with his career.
“Now I can’t control the whispers in his ears, and that’s probably what happened. But if there is an opportunity to work with him again, I would love to do it.
“There are many good memories between us inside and outside the ring. But there’s a tremendous opportunity here for both guys.
“Imagine two Mexicans [Canelo vs Munguia] inside the ring at the highest level. We haven’t seen it since Barrera vs Morales and Chaves vs Martínez.
“We haven’t seen that in a long time. I would love to be part of history. “I would love for Canelo to be part of that story and give the fans an incredible show.”
Canelo vs Charlo
Munguía has campaigned at lower weights, as Canelo did early in his career. At this point, he has two years of weight fluctuation under his belt and a solid win over Sergey Derevyanchenko at 168.
Beating Ryder better than Canelo could increase interest on January 27, and Canelo is known to want to wait until September to face mandatory David Benavidez.
Therefore, there is a window of opportunity that is becoming more limited every day. A possible fight with Jermall Charlo appears to be the only opposition to a fight with Munguia at this time.
Canelo already beat his twin brother, so there’s a clear angle for Charlo to be in the opposite corner for another Las Vegas Pay Per View.
If that doesn’t work, De La Hoya can get his wish as Munguía tries to reach 44-0 and move six wins shy of Floyd Mayweather’s record.
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