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The time is getting closer and closer for a new fight of Saúl Álvarez . The fans were eager to continue watching the Mexican fighter of the moment, after beating Billy Joe Saunders . In this sense, Eddie Hearn revealed that “Canelo” has already sent a proposal to Caleb Plant , but in case of not materializing, the Aztec would already have a second option.
“We have already made an offer to Caleb’s team and we are discussing” , said Hearn in a statement released by Boxing Social . However, one of the points to be defined would be its coverage. The event would be scheduled for the next one 11 of September.
“It’s no secret that PBC would prefer to do that match on FOX . We would have no problem looking at the other offers. We already have one on the table to do in DANZ and we are waiting for an answer ”, he said.
Now, On the table is that Plant and his team decide to postpone in combat , despite the fact that “Canelo” would have every intention of fighting in the month of September. However, the Mexican patiently waits for an agreement to be reached with the North American, since it is the fight you want.
“ As I said before, we made the initial offer and we hope there will be reply asap and find out if they want to do that fight in September. ‘Canelo’ has already confirmed to me that it is still his number one plan ”, revealed Eddie Hearn.
The “Plan B” of “Canelo” in case Caleb rejects
They have constantly expressed the possibility that the American decides to postpone the fight with the Mexican . Faced with this possible situation, Saúl Álvarez would have planned a couple of fighters whom he could face as another alternative.
“We have spoken and the option of to return to the light heavyweights with Beterbiev can be analyzed or Bivol as the main candidates (…) would be very good fights. I really think if Plant doesn’t close the deal, we will probably see him moving up to pounds to fight one of them , ”Hearn concluded.
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