They are also considering Dubai for Canelo-Bivol

The long-awaited fight for the WBA Light Heavyweight title could have a place outside the Americas

It’s been a long time since then Canelo Alvarezthe best fighter in the world, has been thinking of fighting outside the Americas, probably next May 7 against Dmitri Bivol When that happens, sources revealed to ESPN KNOCKOUT TECHNOLOGY what or what Dubai It’s a solid choice.

Until a few days ago, Las Vegas and specifically T-Mobile Arena was considered above any other city CampusHowever, the possibility of going to the UAE for this duel arose for World Boxing Association Light Heavyweight Championship.

cinnamon He is currently the hottest attraction in world boxing and has been associated with his name for a long time headquarters Outside the United States and Mexico. Places like Japan, England, the Middle East and a few other countries have been named before by promoter Eddie Hearn, president of boxingwith the company that cinnamon Will work again for this fight against Bivol.

“For a long time, [Canelo] It’s the biggest attraction in America, and probably in the rest of the world as well. I’d love to see him in big things like the UK, Japan, China, the Middle East and all of those regions because he’s a phenomenal boxer.” ESPN KNOCKOUT TECHNOLOGY While promoting the fight cinnamon Wavni Yildirim in Miami.

Hearn already had experience making it work in the Middle East, as evidenced by the rematch between Britain’s Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua in December 2019 which ended in success. Joshua avenged that battle and recovered the thunderbolts he had lost in the Heavy Division.

cinnamon He fought 21 consecutive battles in the United States, where he proved himself fame and achievements within the anugado. In 2021 alone, he set a record attendance for the World Championships in an indoor building by calling in 73,126 fans, surpassing the nearly 10,000 people he has been holding for Muhammad Ali since 1978.

Bivol, who made his debut in 2014 on Russian soil, also fought on American soil, Great Britain and Monaco, however, he did not appear as a professional in the Middle East and this would also be his first time in the United Arab Emirates. this wednesday, Canelo Alvarez And the Dmitri Bivol They will, in San Diego, have their first head-to-head encounter en route to their big date in the ring.