Saul Alvarez-Matthew Hatton Could Land in Xcaret

By Jhonny Gonzalez

A possible fight between Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez (34-0-1, 26 KOs) and British fighter Matthew Hatton (40-4, 15KOs) could take place at the Ecological Park in Xcaret, Mexico on December 4. Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya is arriving in Mexico this week to finalize a deal with local promoter Pepe Gomez. It would mark the second time that a WBC champion fought at the venue. Alvarez is the WBC silver champion at 154-pounds.

Hatton is the sole name being mentioned by the handlers of Alvarez, but sources in Mexico are skeptical if there is enough money involved to lure Hatton to Alvarez's hometown in a fight that is sure to take place above the British boxer's fighting weight of 147-pounds.

"The talks will be well under way when Oscar De La Hoya arrives in Cancun to join the negotiations so the fight can be finalized for Xcaret, where we already have the approval of the authorities," said promoter Pepe Gomez to Sal Rodriguez.