CANELO ALVAREZ declined to rule out a cross-over fight with Kamaru Uman - but the UFC champion wants $100 million.
Usman has been calling out Mexican boxing's superstar for years. He is currently the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
Canelo Alvarez refused the possibility of a cross-over fight with Kamaru Uman
Canelo places money at the root of the callout, but has left the door open to talks.
On the MMA Hour, he said: "Maybe. Why not? You never say no. It's impossible to say no.
Canelo, 31 years old, said that it was not on his mind. I want to leave a lasting legacy in my career. We can discuss other matters later.
Conor McGregor (33), a UFC legend, was allowed to fight Floyd Mayweather (45), in 2017. He lost in ten rounds.
After returning to the octagon this summer, Usman, the UFC's welterweight champ since 2019, is looking for a similar fight with Canelo.
According to him, TMZ Sports reported that he was going to shock the world in 2022. July, International Fight Week, I'm gonna fight Leon Edwards.
"God willing, I get through Leon Edwards September, Mexican Independence Day. I will stop Canelo alvarez."
Usman, who had never been professional boxer before, said: "Absolutely, I see myself winning that bout.
"And that's what a lot people fail to realize.
Many people believe they are incapable of doing something and try to force it upon you. "Oh, no! It's impossible.
"Everything cannot be done until it is done." Many people will say that you can't do it.
"No, he is too good, too skilled, too powerful." That was Tyron Woodley's response.
He's too big, has knockout power, is fast, and explosive. What's the matter?
"I told him that I was going to dominate him for five rounds, and he did the same. If I don't believe I can do it, I won't step in."
For Canelo, the highest-paid boxer in boxing, Usman (34) will ask for a $100m (PS75m), purse
He stated, "He's walking around claiming payday, payday – absolutely. This is the largest payday you will ever make.
"I get that he gets paid. He makes money. He's going to fight me for the largest payday he has ever received. For sure, we're talking about nine figures.
