Statement of intent
FIGHTING Canelo Alvarez is a golden opportunity for any super-middleweight. For WBA world champion Callum Smith that chance comes, at relatively short notice, on December 19 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
“I’m very happy to return to the ring and continue to make history,” Alvarez said. “I am motivated to continue to be the best, and I look forward to fighting Callum Smith, who is one of the best at 168lbs.”
Canelo had parted ways with Golden Boy Promotions to become the most influential free agent in the sport, a move that also took him out of highly lucrative but long-term deal with DAZN. However for this fight he
