By: Hans Themistode It appears as though Artur Beterbiev (16-0, 16 KOs) has his next opponent currently lined up. The unified light heavyweight champion
By: Hans Themistode
Eddie Hearn is very familiar with Canelo Alvarez and his tendency to take tough assignments. Having watched from his ringside seat as the Mexican star dismantled several fighters that Hearn promotes in Daniel Jacobs, Callum Smith and Billy Joe Saunders, there is absolutely no doubt in the mind of Hearn that Alvarez is the number one fighter in the world.
Still, even with that, Hearn was somewhat taken aback with the latest name Alvarez is interested in fighting.
“Artur Beterbiev is a fight that Canelo sickly wants,” said Hearn on the DAZN Boxing Show.
While Hearn has revealed that Alvarez would love to get his hands on the current unified light heavyweight titlist, he appears to be on his way to attempting history instead. With three 168 pound world titles safely tucked underneath his arms, Alvarez is currently pursuing a showdown against IBF titlist, Caleb Plant. If Alvarez were to not only secure a fight date with Plant but also win, he’ll become the