Today there was information that Saul Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) wants to face the WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu (28-2, 25 KOs) and that this meeting could take place next May. Canelo's team received WBC approval for this fight. Mexican coach Eddie Reinoso said that Canelo had already received an offer to fight Macabu in Congo. Meanwhile, the Congolese commented on a possible fight with the undisputed super middleweight champion.
“I will be very happy to meet Canelo, I have no problem with that. Good luck to Canelo in the first heavyweight division. He is the best boxer on the planet and I want to fight him. If we agree, we can cross gloves. If Canelo wants to fight in my country, it will be fun, because Congo is a big jungle. I am ready to fight Alvarez anywhere in the world: in the USA, Mexico or Congo,” said Makabu.
“He's a tough fighter, the best in the world, regardless of weight class. But I'm the best in the first heavyweight division. I am not interested in people's opinion, I listen to my heart and know that I can beat Canelo. This fight is a great opportunity for both of us. I will start to prepare intensively for this duel as soon as we sign the contract,” added WBC world champion.
