British star Callum Smith will get his shot at pound-for-pound great Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez next month. The unbeaten Smith, 30, has been selected by Alvarez for his return to the ring more than a year after he knocked out Sergey Kovalev in Las Vegas.
The Mexican superstar was linked with a host of fights but it is Smith who has got the nod and will travel to the USA for the biggest fight of his career.
Alvarez recently parted company with Golden Boy Promotions and streaming service DAZN. Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing have now confirmed they will promote the huge bout in Texas on December 19 for Smith's WBA and Ring world super-middleweight titles.
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