Who’s Next for Canelo Alvarez?
Canelo Alvarez has fought some fantastic names over the years but now he’s entered his prime and he’s fighting anyone and everyone. Now, WBO Light Heavyweight Champion, Alvarez has a few options for his next fight so let’s take a look at some of the options.
Gennady Golovkin
Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin have fought twice before and both decisions have been controversial but a third fight would really determine the best. Both men withstood phenomenal power last time as neither man dropped when they easily could’ve and for what they got paid - who wouldn’t? I think the third fight would be the highest watched fight these two have had against one another as I think people would believe that there would be a clear winner in this fight and it can finally put the rivalry to rest.
Do I want to see it: After Golovkin’s last performance I do not want to see him fight Canelo again, that was a bad fight from Gennady who got lucky to get the judges’ vote. I think Canelo would win the third fight but I just don’t want to see it.
Do I want to see it: After Golovkin’s last performance I do not want to see him fight Canelo again, that was a bad fight from Gennady who got lucky to get the judges’ vote. I think Canelo would win the third fight but I just don’t want to see it.
Callum Smith
This one is debatable (and no, I’m not talking about the All Things Combat Series - new article dropping later this week) as Callum Smith should’ve lost his last fight against John Ryder but got gifted the decision win anyway. I can’t see a fight between Smith and Canelo being that competitive - if you asked me before Smith’s last fight then I would have thought it would be a lot closer but now I think Canelo stops Callum Smith.
Do I want to see it: This is still a big fight in the super middleweight division despite Smith’s last fight and it would be interesting to see the styles match up and a fight between the two would be good to watch.
Do I want to see it: This is still a big fight in the super middleweight division despite Smith’s last fight and it would be interesting to see the styles match up and a fight between the two would be good to watch.
Artur Beterbiev
15-0, Artus Beterbiev is the current WBC and IBF light light heavyweight champion and since Alvarez holds the WBO title, it makes perfect sense to put one against another where the winner could even unify the titles with WBA champion, Dmitry Bivol. The Beterbiev and Canelo fight sounds really good and since Beterbiev has knocked out every man he’s faced, it’s a risky fight for Canelo but legacy means legacy.
Do I want to see this fight: I actually really do want to see this fight. I think this shouldn’t be Canelo’s next fight but the one after that.
Do I want to see this fight: I actually really do want to see this fight. I think this shouldn’t be Canelo’s next fight but the one after that.
Billy Joe Saunders
There’s not one fight I want for Canelo Alvarez more than him to fight BJ Saunders. The super middleweight title bout would be for Canelo’s WBA and Saunders’ WBO title. This would be an interesting fight as Saunders doesn’t do too well applying the pressure but he does extremely well when he fights somebody who does apply the pressure, let’s say Canelo Alvarez for example. This could either by a stoppage win for Alvarez or a decision win for Saunders, either way sign me up.
Do I want to see this fight: Yes. In my opinion, this is the best fight for both men and an exciting one for 2020.
Do I want to see this fight: Yes. In my opinion, this is the best fight for both men and an exciting one for 2020.
