Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez expects more fights in 2021 and the first of them could be in February, as revealed by Eddy Reynoso
There could be up to three or four fights for the world boxing star Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez in 2021, which consolidated in 2020 in the elite with a solid triumph over the British Callum Smith, considered by many as the best super-middleweight in the world.
Eddy Reynoso, who repeated as Coach of the Year in ESPN KNOCKOUT and is nominated for the same department and also for Manager of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of the United States, revealed that the initial plan will be to fight in February, May and September, with the mind on strengthening at the top and remaining as undisputed champions at Super Intermediaries.
“We must first fulfill the commitment we made when we beat (Callum) Smith. The winner of that fight had to defend himself against the obligatory provocateur (Avni Yildirim) in no more than 90 days “, said Reynoso. “Then, for May, if we come out well in February, it’s Billy Joe Saunders, Gennadiy Golovkin and Caleb Plant, these being the three that could be in May. There are no secrets, that’s what exists. So far, I have only spoken with Eddie Hearn for the 27th (February) “, he added.
Regarding the possibility of Canelo making his first fight on Mexican territory for the first time since 2011, Eddy said it will depend on how the pandemic works, but assured that the range of possibilities is enormous. “If people can’t get into the stadiums, what we want, I see, is difficult, but it’s our idea to go to our land in Guadalajara,” Reynoso said. “There is the Charros Stadium, Jalisco, on March 3, Omnilife (Akron), VFG Arena, even the Guadalajara Colosseum, we would like to fight in Mexico and in our country, there are many options, we have a good relationship with all,” he said. .
If Mexico does not materialize, Canelo could return earlier than planned in Texas, where they have already confirmed the success of the protocols and the response of the public, while until May the one who stands out above the others is Saunders, World Boxing Organization champion, because it is known that Golovkin would open the door to a fight with the Mexican Jaime Munguía.
If you win then in May, it is possible to go with Caleb Plant in September, who is the champion of the International Boxing Federation, or go with Gennadiy Golovkin if Jaime Munguía wins and close the year with another fight against a rival to define.