A new contender is in the mix to secure the highly anticipated fight between Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) and IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs).

The fight was officially announced last weekend, following Canelo's twelve round decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

According to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya, who promotes Canelo, an offer was presented by Magic Johnson, Dodgers chief financial officer Tucker Kain and Lon Rosen, the team’s executive vice president of marketing and communications.

“I can’t reveal details, but Magic Johnson made a very nice offer. It’s a nice package I have to consider,” De La Hoya told the Los Angeles Times. “I like the fact that we were both in the ’92 Olympics, that we’re both L.A. boys, that we’re both entrepreneurs and that we’re both friends. So, it’s very intriguing. From everything I know right now, Magic and the Dodgers are front-runners. It’s an exciting fight. Everyone wants it. Magic said to me, ‘This is the fight that will definitely bring boxing back.’”

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has vowed to secure the contest for AT&T Stadium in Texas, while the MGM Resorts wants the contest for T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo has headlined two of the three boxing events that were staged at T-Mobile since the venue opened up in early 2016.

Logic would indicate that Las Vegas and Texas have the inside track, because Nevada and Texas wouldn’t require the fighters to pay any income tax. But California regulators are willing to make certain adjustments to secure the contest for their state.

“Taxes are a huge issue, but I’m sure there’s something to be done to get a break,” De La Hoya said to the paper.