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Canelo Alvarez’s team have reportedly now offered Callum Smith $5million to fight him on September 12.

It was already known that the Mexican star is actively seeking his next opponent as he makes plans to return after missing out on his May fight because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Various names have been touted, but now Mike Coppinger on The Athletic’s Pug and Copp podcast has reported: “I’m hearing that Callum Smith is still the frontrunner.

“That is the fight DAZN wants, I’m told that’s the fight Canelo wants.

“From what I heard, Callum was offered $5million late last week. He’s been asking for $6m, but it doesn’t seem like they’re very far apart now.”

Regarding other rumours, Coppinger added: “Canelo is not going to fight Jason Quigley, as has been discussed [online].

“From what I’ve been told, DAZN wouldn’t even approve that fight and Canelo has no interest in it.

“The only guy I think now being discussed heavily is Callum Smith.

“Maybe John Ryder would be considered if Smith and Canelo cannot agree on the money.”

Canelo was initially set to face WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders on May 2.

However, the Brit ruled himself out of contention for the rearranged September date, hence why he has now changed focus to Smith.

Regarding how the pandemic affected his training, Saunders said to The Athletic: “Every gym was closed, and my grandparents are very elderly, I live next door to them.

“There were a few [health] scares. 75 per cent of my time [was dedicated] to her, I couldn’t leave the place, I had my kids every other day…

“If they think they’re going to cut my money and cut me short, that’s not going to happen.

“Considering he’s getting $35 million, they come to me for a pay cut in September?

“They want to get short notice and a pay cut. Why not him take a pay cut?”

I'd love it. I've no specific reason to dislike Smith, I just really want to see him getting folded with bodyshots.

Smith manages to get his grandparents in the first line of the answer to the pandemic question

Out of Ryder, Smith, Quigley or Munroe, I'd rather see Smith, plus there's a backstory (Canelo beat Liam)..

Ryder may have "beaten' Smith, or deserved that win, but Smith on his best day is much better than Ryder.

I believe Smith received around $4m+ in the WBSS final..

$5m to fight Canelo, even during Pandemic can seem low. If these boxers had any confidence in themselves, they'd take it.. Beat Canelo and then cash out even more in the rematch.

It seems when most boxers fights Canelo, they're there just to be paid..

i think callum can beat saul . i find smith is the type that ups his game when fighting a class opponent of course on ryder outing no, but thats one fight. he has the jab and power to win this fight. him and bivol are the toughest opponets for me

5m is a lot of money, but easy for these guys to look at canlo's other recent opponents getting 12-13m and then not being happy with it

brilo33 wrote: ↑22 Jul 2020, 17:59 i think callum can beat saul . i find smith is the type that ups his game when fighting a class opponent of course on ryder outing no, but thats one fight. he has the jab and power to win this fight. him and bivol are the toughest opponets for me

Hilarious. He'll get done in

ThereByTheGrace wrote: ↑22 Jul 2020, 18:46

brilo33 wrote: ↑22 Jul 2020, 17:59 i think callum can beat saul . i find smith is the type that ups his game when fighting a class opponent of course on ryder outing no, but thats one fight. he has the jab and power to win this fight. him and bivol are the toughest opponets for me

Hilarious. He'll get done in

look mate i reckon saul faviourt too, but you reckon he will bash smith, smith v groves was a good boxer

I like Callum but would still like to see him beaten,just because I can't stand Liam Smith

bigjack wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 03:41 I like Callum but would still like to see him beaten,just because I can't stand Liam Smith

Callum is actually the only decent one really.

Liam, Paul and Stephen are all weirdos.. and non as good as Callum.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 04:03

bigjack wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 03:41 I like Callum but would still like to see him beaten,just because I can't stand Liam Smith

Callum is actually the only decent one really.

Liam, Paul and Stephen are all weirdos.. and non as good as Callum.

He is very likeable,and a very good fighter.

bigjack wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 04:12

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 04:03

bigjack wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 03:41 I like Callum but would still like to see him beaten,just because I can't stand Liam Smith

Callum is actually the only decent one really.

Liam, Paul and Stephen are all weirdos.. and non as good as Callum.

He is very likeable,and a very good fighter.

I think it's his brothers plus Tesco Joe that have people rooting against him. The Ryder fight won't have helped but the scores weren't his fault.

Even if it was an off night though, if he struggled with Ryder's aggression and punching down at the target he's bang in trouble against Canelo.

bigjack wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 04:12

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 04:03

bigjack wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 03:41 I like Callum but would still like to see him beaten,just because I can't stand Liam Smith

Callum is actually the only decent one really.

Liam, Paul and Stephen are all weirdos.. and non as good as Callum.

He is very likeable,and a very good fighter.

I think it's his brothers plus Tesco Joe that have people rooting against him. The Ryder fight won't have helped but the scores weren't his fault.

Even if it was an off night though, if he struggled with Ryder's aggression and punching down at the target he's bang in trouble against Canelo.

Webbo911 wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 05:19

bigjack wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 04:12

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 04:03

Callum is actually the only decent one really.

Liam, Paul and Stephen are all weirdos.. and non as good as Callum.

He is very likeable,and a very good fighter.

I think it's his brothers plus Tesco Joe that have people rooting against him. The Ryder fight won't have helped but the scores weren't his fault.

Even if it was an off night though, if he struggled with Ryder's aggression and punching down at the target he's bang in trouble against Canelo.

Exactly,Ryder won that fight and Tesco not saying it was close cheesed me off.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 04:03

bigjack wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 03:41 I like Callum but would still like to see him beaten,just because I can't stand Liam Smith

Callum is actually the only decent one really.

Liam, Paul and Stephen are all weirdos.. and non as good as Callum.

It's weirdo Paul who taints all the others....none of the other 3 seem particularly unlikable

Cal is capable of a lot better than he showed against Ryder, if Canelo is just looking at the Ryder fight he could be in for a big surprise. Callum has been his best in his biggest fights and has looked mediocre in stay busy types. He's one of those guys.

Will be some funny looking head to heads if this one happens, Nelo probably coming up to Cal's waist

Ryder, the guy who got robbed against Smith a few months ago, should be getting the fight.

Got a feeling it will be Ryder tbh

Apparently it’s been confirmed he’s fighting Smith and then GGG in May

Nightmare Roy wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 13:15 Apparently it’s been confirmed he’s fighting Smith and then GGG in May

Source bruh? Tbh not really into another GGG fight, but love the Smithy one

I really want to see Canelo get smashed but Smith will need to step up despite having the physical advantages......

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 13:16

Nightmare Roy wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 13:15 Apparently it’s been confirmed he’s fighting Smith and then GGG in May

Source bruh? Tbh not really into another GGG fight, but love the Smithy one

Don’t know the original source but if you google it a lot of sites are covering it. Smith fight excites me to but he’ll have to bring his A game

Smith can bring any game he wants he has no chance, got bullied by Ryder last time out.

Did Rocky do better against Ryder

brilo33 wrote: ↑22 Jul 2020, 18:48

ThereByTheGrace wrote: ↑22 Jul 2020, 18:46

brilo33 wrote: ↑22 Jul 2020, 17:59 i think callum can beat saul . i find smith is the type that ups his game when fighting a class opponent of course on ryder outing no, but thats one fight. he has the jab and power to win this fight. him and bivol are the toughest opponets for me

Hilarious. He'll get done in

look mate i reckon saul faviourt too, but you reckon he will bash smith, smith v groves was a good boxer

Yes i think canelo will beat him easily. Smith is overrated

Yeah canelo will batter him. That’s a lot of body to aim for.