Canelo Alvarez may very well be confronted with a path of appreciable resistance if he makes an attempt to develop into a three-time undisputed champion at 168lbs.
The 35-year-old has not fought since final September, when he misplaced his 4 main super-middleweight titles following a unanimous resolution defeat to Terence Crawford.
Based mostly on his efficiency, although, the Mexican continues to be able to competing at world degree, simply not in opposition to a generational nice reminiscent of Crawford.
However nonetheless, Canelo is about to safe a world title shot for his subsequent outing, which is anticipated to happen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 12.
Among the many names being mooted as doable opponents is Christian Mbilli, who was elevated from ‘interim’ to full WBC champion shortly after Crawford’s retirement.
Previous to that, the Frenchman had boxed to an enthralling 10-round draw with Lester Martinez, that includes on the undercard of Canelo-Crawford.
As for the opposite champions at 168lbs, there may be additionally Jose Armando Resendiz and Osleys Iglesias, whereas Hamzah Sheeraz bids to gather the vacant WBO world title on Might 23.
Standing in his approach is Alem Begic, who the 26-year-old should defeat on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven earlier than focusing on a showdown with Canelo.
Ultimately, although, Sheeraz does see himself squaring off in opposition to the four-division world champion, telling Ring Journal that he might use the WBO belt as a bargaining chip.
“I need to admit, it could be good to get Canelo. And, clearly, it could be way more profitable if I win the world title earlier than that.
“I’m certain his plan is to attempt to develop into undisputed [champion] once more so, God prepared, I develop into world champion on Might 23. I’ll be in the way in which of him turning into undisputed [champion].
“Perhaps we are going to find yourself preventing for all of the belts. I really feel like that battle can undoubtedly flourish sooner or later.”
For an undisputed conflict between Canelo and Sheeraz to materialise, the pair should respectively win their subsequent outings and collectively dethrone the remaining champions of their division.
