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I hear the Boxing Voice mocking Canelo vs Makabu numbers, "who wants to work with Don King," or "what platform would buy it..."
Canelo Alvares became LHW Champion on DAZN. he is now the Undisputed SMW Champ with DAZN not having back catalogue rights to the Plant fight.
He made $40mil+ agaisnt Plant.
DAZN's initial premium was $34mil. back then he wasnt the 168 Undisputed Champion nor was DAZN Global in 200+ territories.
DAZN would want Canelo's fight with Makabu for their catalog rights.
So DAZN knows and respects, with Eddie's backing, that Canelo should still make his premium since his value and circumstance has significantly elevated.
Makabu's last 3 fights, the first two, werent even promoter by Don King.
It means Eddie Hearn would be co-promote the Makabu fight. Maybe Canelo could sign another 2 fight Deal with Eddie co-promoting. Perhaps Bivol after Makabu.
Canelo Alvares became LHW Champion on DAZN. he is now the Undisputed SMW Champ with DAZN not having back catalogue rights to the Plant fight.
He made $40mil+ agaisnt Plant.
DAZN's initial premium was $34mil. back then he wasnt the 168 Undisputed Champion nor was DAZN Global in 200+ territories.
DAZN would want Canelo's fight with Makabu for their catalog rights.
So DAZN knows and respects, with Eddie's backing, that Canelo should still make his premium since his value and circumstance has significantly elevated.
Makabu's last 3 fights, the first two, werent even promoter by Don King.
It means Eddie Hearn would be co-promote the Makabu fight. Maybe Canelo could sign another 2 fight Deal with Eddie co-promoting. Perhaps Bivol after Makabu.