Eddie hearn, promoter of Callum smith, ensures that a fight is close between his fighter and Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez for next December.
“We are trying, we are close, there is still work to do (to make it happen),” he revealed. Eddie hearn to BBC In England.
Hearn revealed that he works intensely to close the fight against time.
“The last three nights I have had to work at three in the morning because the team at the Canelo he’s eight hours behind in (the time zone), ”revealed the promoter. “Negotiations are underway for that fight.”
The English promoter is enthusiastic and optimistic about the possibility of a fight between Callum and the Canelo Alvarez.
“It would be an honor for a fighter that I have represented since his professional debut and who is also a great young man like Callum smithGet your chance to fight a great Libra for Libra, ”he said. Hearn.
The situation during the pandemic complicates everything, but Eddie hearn assures that even so, the fight will take place.
“We are hopeful that the fight can take place at the end of December in such a difficult environment,” he said. Hearn. “The Canelo He’s used to making millions and millions of dollars at the box office and now that’s virtually non-existent. These are difficult times to close these businesses but there is definitely an interest from Alvarez and of Smith to finalize the agreement ”.
