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Eddie Hearn Announces New Date for Canelo Alvarez vs. Caleb Plant
Canelo Alvarez is just one more belt away from being the undisputed super middleweight champion. While Caleb Plant’s IBF strap appears to be his goal at 168 lbs, the unification matchup is likely to go down within a few months.
Matchroom Kingpin Eddie Hearn has already begun working for the fight and has come up with a potential date. That said, Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb ‘Sweethands’ Plant is still far from receiving official confirmation.
In a chat with FightHype.com, Eddie Hearn said, “Yeah, September the 11th is like the date. We got the 11th and the 18th. I believe that Mexican Independence day is on a Wednesday. So, it’s another one like sinking tomorrow.”
Eddie Hearn and Canelo Alvarez have worked together in three blockbuster events back-to-back since December 2020. Following the Mexican’s latest win over Billy Joe Saunders for the WBO belt, it’s time for another unification fight. While Hearn has successfully unveiled lucrative deals for the P4P king, Alvarez may look to continue his partnership with Matchroom.
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Following his split from Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, Alvarez remained silent on his career for a long time However, his return against Callum Smith saw him reach new heights. It also opened the door to a lengthy professional relationship with Eddie Hearn, which appeared beneficial for both sides.
Per reports, Caleb Plant has demanded a whopping $10 million for his fight against Canelo Alvarez. This sum may not surprise fans as the bout would be huge, potentially resulting in a massive Box Office and PPV success. Hence, Alvarez and Hearn may continue working together for several more lucrative fights.
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Do you think Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant will go down on September 11? Or will it be September 18? Could we get another date altogether? Let us know in the comment section.
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