They’re astute enough to know that the U.S boxing fans won’t be willing to throw what little money they have into a subscription to watch Canelo fight another mediocre opponent.Ĭanelo signed an 11-fight, $365 million deal with DAZN in 2018, and it was thought that he would be motivated to take on the very best each time out. None of those fights are going to bring in subscribers for DAZN, not one. With those names having been floated as Canelo’s possible opponent for September 12, it’s not surprising if DAZN is interested in having him take a pay cut. These are the fighters that are currently in the running for Canelo’s next fight:Ĭanelo’s potential opponents aren’t popular The names that have been floated for Canelo’s September 12 fight have mediocre to stay the least. NEWS: Benavidez Sr says Jermell has "good chance to beat Canelo"Īlvarez doesn’t plan on fighting any of those guys. DAZN can do big numbers for the September 12 date, but it would require that Canelo fight one of these fighters: If Canelo chooses not to move from that date, DAZN is going to bring in very few subscribers on the night likely. Jones fight is at the same time as Canelo’s next fight against Smith or whoever. Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but the date of the Tyson vs. To add to Canelo and DAZN’s woes is the recent announcement of boxing great Mike Tyson coming out of retirement to face Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition match on pay-per-view September 12. There are more Americans unemployed now, and unable to subscribe to see Canelo fight a guy from England that they’ve never heard of before. Smith will bring in even fewer subscribers than the Fielding fight. Times were good economically in the U.S in 2018, so it’s entirely possible that Canelo vs. DAZN likely has already used Canelo’s match with Fielding to estimate the number of subscribers he’ll bring in for his fight with Smith. Roy Jones Jr now fighting on 9/12Ĭallum is about as well-known in the U.S as Canelo’s 2018 opponent Rocky Fielding. But with DAZN supposedly wanting Canelo to come in at a lower price than the $33 million he gets typically per fight, the clash against the unbeaten Smith (27-0, 19 KOs) can’t get finalized. You would assume that there would have to be something in the contract that allows them to make this move.Ĭallum Smith, the WBA 168lb champion, is said to be the guy that Alvarez and Golden Boy both want for the September 12 date. What we don’t know is if DAZN can contractually lower the amount they pay Canelo for his next fight this year. July 1: Dalton Smith vs.DAZN allegedly wants the Mexican superstar Canelo (53-1-2, 36 KOs) to take a lesser amount for his next fight on their platform, according to ESPN.Here is a list of devices where DAZN is available, including web browsers on : Please visit for details about your country. Please visit to see which fights are available in your country. If a card aired live on DAZN in your country, you can also find a full replay on-demand on the streaming service, as well as shorter highlights videos.
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