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Kamaru Usman might have a welterweight title defense against Leon Edwards on tap at UFC 278 on Aug. 20, but he’s already looking ahead to a fresh challenge.
Usman told TMZ Sports in an interview published on Tuesday he wants a date with boxing star Canelo Alvarez at some point.
“It’s never been done, pound-for-pound versus pound-for-pound,” he said. “And, they’re significantly close in weight classes to be able to do it — why not?! … When you hear that that fight’s announced, everyone’s going to be watching that fight.”
Usman first told TMZ Sports in March he was hopeful of fighting Alvarez in the fall. He thought the event could net revenues of nine figures.
In April, Usman and Alvarez exchanged words on social media:
Canelo Alvarez @Canelo
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Diego Pacheco vs Enrique Collazo joins Canelo vs GGG 3 undercard
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin square off in a highly anticipated trilogy fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, September 17. The contest headlines the card live stream on DAZN. In addition to a previously announced pair of undercard bouts, Diego Pacheco up against Enrique Collazo joins a lineup of action.
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The date when Canelo vs GGG 3 airs live in the UK and Australia is Sunday, September 18.
Diego Pacheco (15-0, 12 KOs) has recently extended his promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Facing off Enrique Collazo (16-2-1, 11 KOs), as well as his opponent, he is set to challenge his first pro title. The pair battles it out for the WBC USNBC Silver super middleweight belt.
Canelo vs GGG 3 tickets can be purchased through Vivid Seats and TicketNetwork.
“I am delighted that Diego has committed his future to Matchroom,” said Hearn. “Diego has ta
UFC’s Kamaru Usman Wants to Fight Canelo Alvarez: ‘Everyone’s Going to Be Watching’
Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Kamaru Usman might have a welterweight title defense against Leon Edwards on tap at UFC 278 on Aug. 20, but he’s already looking ahead to a fresh challenge.
Usman told TMZ Sports in an interview published on Tuesday he wants a date with boxing star Canelo Alvarez at some point.
“It’s never been done, pound-for-pound versus pound-for-pound,” he said. “And, they’re significantly close in weight classes to be able to do it — why not?! … When you hear that that fight’s announced, everyone’s going to be watching that fight.”
Usman first told TMZ Sports in March he was hopeful of fighting Alvarez in the fall. He thought the event could net revenues of nine figures.
In April, Usman and Alvarez exchanged words on social media:
Canelo Alvarez @Canelo
I agree cuz it will not be me 👊🏻 Read More
UFC’s Kamaru Usman Wants to Fight Canelo Alvarez: ‘Everyone’s Going to Be Watching’
Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Kamaru Usman might have a welterweight title defense against Leon Edwards on tap at UFC 278 on Aug. 20, but he’s already looking ahead to a fresh challenge.
Usman told TMZ Sports in an interview published on Tuesday he wants a date with boxing star Canelo Alvarez at some point.
“It’s never been done, pound-for-pound versus pound-for-pound,” he said. “And, they’re significantly close in weight classes to be able to do it — why not?! … When you hear that that fight’s announced, everyone’s going to be watching that fight.”
Usman first told TMZ Sports in March he was hopeful of fighting Alvarez in the fall. He thought the event could net revenues of nine figures.
In April, Usman and Alvarez exchanged words on social media:
Canelo Alvarez @Canelo
I agree cuz it will not be me 👊🏻 Read More
