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CANELO ALVAREZ is in line to face Callum Smith in his next fight before moving on to a trilogy bout with Gennady Golovkin.
The Mexican superstar, 29, was due to challenge WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders, 30, this summer until the coronavirus pandemic KO’d the clash.

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Canelo Alvarez is due to face Callum Smith in his next fight

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Smith is in line to defend his WBA super-middleweight title against Canelo
Canelo has since remained in the gym as he targeted a return to the ring in September.
Saunders ruled himself out of headliner, citing an inability to train, sparking a host of contenders putting their name into the Canelo sweepstake.
John Ryder, 32, Jason Quigley, 28 and Sergiy Derevyanchenko, 34 were among those considered.
But WBA super-middleweight champion Smith has now emerged as the frontrunner, according to The Athletic.

It is claimed the unbeaten 30-year-old has been offered £4million to defend his title against Canelo.
But Smith – whose brother Liam was beaten by Alvarez in 2016 – is said to be pushing for £5m.
Canelo was hoping to fight on September 12, with a reduced crowd in attendance, but with an opponent yet to be confirmed, the date could be pushed back.

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Waiting in the wings will be IBF middleweight champion Golovkin – who was unfortunate to walk away with a draw against Alvarez in 2017 before losing the rematch a year later.

It is understood the middleweight rivals have agreed to a May 2021 trilogy.
Canelo is reportedly in line for a £35m payday, with GGG set to pocket £23.5m.

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Canelo is in line for a trilogy bout with Gennady Golovkin in September

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HEROIC six-year-old Bridger Walker beamed as he held up the WBC ‘Honorary Champion’ belt he was rewarded for bravery.
The youngster, from Wyoming in the US, saw a dog and then deliberately stood in front of his sister before the canine bit him on his left cheek on July 9.

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Bridger Walker beamed as he held up the WBC ‘Honorary Champion’ belt he was rewarded for braveryCredit: Instagram @nicolenoelwalker

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Bridger was mauled by a dog while protecting his younger sisterCredit: @nicolenoelwalker
Incredibly after the horror attack, Bridger was heard to say “it shouldn’t be her who gets hurt”.
The World Boxing Council, whose heavyweight champion is of course Tyson Fury, awarded the child special status.
And Bridger was pictured with his belt of honour as he let out a big smile to the camera.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman tweeted: AND THE NEW WBC CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, Bridger “The bravest man on Earth” Walker !”

“We are so proud of you, dear Bridger; You are a real life hero!”
Bridger required 90 stitches on his face as a result of his injuries.
Despite being wounded, he helped his sister hide from the dog, according to Newsweek.

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“If someone had to die, I thought it should be me,” the youngster reportedly told his aunt Nikki according to an Instagram post.

Bridger was stitched up and he is now resting at home.
His selfless act has gone viral as one of Nikki’s Instagram posts has received over 200,000 likes and 11,000 comments.

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OSCAR DE LA HOYA has refused to rule out a fight against Saul Alvarez as he targets a return to the ring in 2021.
The 47-year-old Golden Boy chief – who has promoted Canelo for a decade – hasn’t fought since he was destroyed by Manny Pacquiao in 2008.

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Oscar De La Hoya has overseen Saul Alvarez’s career for a decadeCredit: EPA
But the 1992 Olympic gold medalist – who won 11 world titles in his glittering career in six different weight classes – is considering stepping out of retirement.
There had been talk of De La Hoya facing MMA star Conor McGregor after the American stated in an interview he would knock out the Notorious inside two rounds.
And now the 39-6 fighter has hinted he could face Canelo once he steps back inside the squared circle as he follows Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in returning.
Speaking to DAZN about his comeback, De La Hoya – who wants to compete in the light-middleweight division – said: “I can do some damage to a few fighters out there.

“Skill is involved, and my power, you never lose power. Maybe my timing might be off a little, but that’s something I’m going to have to figure out when you’re up there.
“There’s a lot that’s going to come into play, and I strongly feel I can do it. I’m working with a small team in Pasadena.
“Nobody that the people would know out there that has a name, but they’re helping me out to make sure I get in shape, and I don’t get injured.”
When asked about a possible fight against Canelo, he stated: “I don’t know. I’m crazy but not that crazy.

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“Canelo is an amazing fighter, he’s the best, he’s a pound-for-pound champ, and he hits like a mule.
“You’re throwing me in the fire here. That’s a challenge. I never back down from anybody, but we’ll have to wait and see.”
As for Alvarez’s next fight, which is scheduled for September 12, De La Hoya said talks are being held with a number of boxers with an announcement to be made in the near future.

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VERY few people would be brave enough to step into the ring with Mike Tyson – even at the age 54.
The heavyweight legend has been knuckling down in the gym ahead of his highly-anticipated boxing comeback.

Mike Tyson looks in incredible shape ahead of his return
Tyson was one of the most feared fighters on the planet before he hung up his gloves in 2005.
The American hardman is reportedly eyeing up a four-round exhibition fight to raise money for charity.
But his opponent has not yet been named – which is no surprise after he released a short clip of himself sparring.
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John Fury
John, father of heavyweight champion Tyson, has declared he is prepared to die in the ring against Tyson.
The self-proclaimed hardest man in Britain, 56, called out the 54-year-old in a video that has been doing the rounds on Twitter.
He screamed: “Here I am, John Fury is hiding from no man, not even the king of old men, Mike Tyson.
“I will fight Mike Tyson. I will not be denied. I will die in a fight.”

Evander Holyfield is ready to come out of retirement for a boxing boutCredit: AFP
Evander Holyfield
Boxing legend Holyfield has announced he is also stepping back into the ring for an exhibition fight, aged 57.
He beat rival Tyson twice during his illustrious career – which has led to speculation that a trilogy is on the cards.
Holyfield ruined his rival’s first defence of his WBC title before Tyson was disqualified in their next bout for biting a chunk off his ear.
Fans are desperate to see the two heavyweight legends lock horns for a third time.

Sonny Bill Williams has an unbeaten record in the boxing ring
Sonny Bill Williams
Tyson has been offered $1million to take on the All Blacks legend in his comeback fight.
Rugby legend Williams has won all seven of his professional fights – but has not boxed since 2015.
Tyson’s former trainer Jeff Fenech has urged the 6ft 4in rugby legend to steer clear of Tyson – unless he wants to end up in a morgue.
He said: “Let me tell you something. If he hits Sonny Bill Williams or Paul Gallen, he will be up for manslaughter.”

Paul Gallen, left, addressed the rumours linking him to the Mike Tyson fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Paul Gallen
Promoter Brian Amatruda has also lined up rugby league legend Gallen as a possible opponent for Tyson.
Speaking to the Wide World of Sports on Thursday, he revealed he would be up for the challenge.
He said: “I’m fighting Sonny Bill, Barry Hall, Mark Hunt, every NRL player wants to fight… and now Mike Tyson!
“I don’t know where I’m going to get time to do it all, but people out there should just wait until they hear from me who I’m going to fight next and that’s who I’ll be fighting.”

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Barry Hall
Barry Hall is the other rugby league star has been put forward by Amatruda to fight Iron Mike Down Under.
He is a former junior boxing champion, but his professional record leaves a lot to be desired as it is 0-0-1.
Tyson, who was the heavyweight champion of the world aged 20, retired with 50 wins including 44 knockouts.

Mike Tyson would be gunning for revenge against Danny WilliamsCredit: PA:Press Association
Danny Williams
Tyson has been offered a rematch by Danny Williams – 16 years after he was brutally knocked out by the Brit.
Williams, who beat the American in 2004 and is incredibly still fighting, has contacted the American’s representatives to set up a rematch.
He told World Boxing News: “I can confirm that a few of my agents have put my name up to fight ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson.
“We are still awaiting an answer but it’s definitely a fight I want.”

The Klitschko brothers could take on the American hardman in a tag-team matchCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Klitschko brothers
Tyson could face Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko in an incredible ‘tag-team’ match.
Shannon Briggs suggested he could team up with the former Baddest Man on the Planet for the incredible bout.
And the Klitschko brothers, or one of them alongside David Haye, could be their opponents.
Wladimir, 44, spent a decide as world champion before he was dethroned by Tyson Fury – but talk of a comeback is never far away.

David Haye won 28 fights including 26 knockoutsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
David Haye
Haye, 39, has hinted he could make a spectacular comeback after overcoming the injuries the ended his career prematurely.
The Brit famously tore his Achilles tendon during the grudge match against light-heavyweight Tony Bellew.
But he has hinted he will only return to the ring to fight Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury.
He told Behind The Gloves: “The only one that I would do it for is the winner of AJ vs Tyson Fury because that would be No1 vs No1.”

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Tyson has been offered a huge £16.2million to make his comeback in a bare knuckle boxing fight.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship president David Feldman said he is willing to splash the cash to sign him up for a fight.
He told Heavy: “While we did make a guaranteed offer of $20million for Mike to fight for BKFC, we’re open to many different as to how we can work together.
“Obviously, the excitement of seeing Mike’s video showing himself training and desire to participate in exhibitions inspired us to reach out and make that offer.”

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GERVONTA DAVIS and Leo Santa Cruz are reportedly set to face each other on October 24 in a mouthwatering match-up.
The pair have lost just once between them in 62 fights, and both men will go into the bout as world champions in separate weight classes.

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Gervonta Davis has won all 23 of his fights in the paid ranks
Davis, 24, holds a version of the WBA lightweight title, while Santa Cruz picked up the WBA super-featherweight strap in his last outing against Miguel Flores.
According to The Athletic, the two will meet this October at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
They state that the fight is likely to be held at super-featherweight – with Davis having to drop down in order to face the Mexican.
Davis is a former two-time world champion in the 130lbs division, where he claimed the WBA and IBF strap before moving up to 135lbs in his last fight.

Meanwhile Santa Cruz, 31, has fought just once at 130lbs having campaigned as a featherweight for four years.
An official announcement on the fight between the two is likely to be confirmed later on Wednesday.
Davis goes into the bout having won all 23 of his fights in the paid ranks – with 22 victories coming by way of KO – while Santa Cruz has won 37 out of 39 contests.
It will be the first dust-up of 2020 for the duo, and the first fight for Davis since he was charged with one count of simple battery domestic violence in February.

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Footage emerged of the American appearing to grab the mother of his child by the neck, before dragging her away during a charity basketball game in Florida.
And a clip also showed Davis appearing to take a swing at his ex-girlfriend Andretta Smothers, though Tank insisted he never hit her.
However police confirmed after the incident that Smothers suffered injuries to her lip and left jaw.

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