Oscar DLH: Callum Smith Turns Down Canelo Alvarez Offer

[joseph5620]

Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya tells ESPN that super middleweight world titlist Callum Smith turned down an offer to face Canelo Alvarez in at super middleweight on May 2. "Callum Smith turned down the fight. and he would made three or four times the... https://t.co/f1VYfD3C67

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) February 13, 2020

BJS always seemed like the frontrunner after the Murata fight fell through, but looks like Smith had an offer here. No idea how much money was offered or what truly happened, but either DLH is trying to put pressure on Smith to accept whatever offer they have or is giving a reason of why BJS will be next. Kind of like, "well, we are fighting him, because Smith turned down the offer." I don't know, but either way get ready for Canelo vs BJS on May 2nd, 2020.

Until Oscar gives the full details of these 'offers" his statement means nothing.

[Eff Pandas]

on twitter some people are saying that this has rehydration clause written all over it

Yea I could see that being a factor. That's makes more sense than he's turning down the fight over money that's for sure.

Is Callum's side saying anything officially?

[Mario040481]

Maybe someone kindly took ol' Mungo aside and said something along the lines of "Look, the money is a great thing, the prestige if you win etc...but you didn't stop Ryder al night long from being in your face, that little Spud Web arguably beat you. You are just gonna be better against Canelo because, why? Just because?...? Take it from your brother here, Canelo will hurt you..." then, some silence, followed by "ok, Liam...you're keen right mate. Efff that noise!"

[j0zef]

Personally, I'd put the blame on this for Oscar. I don't think he's speaking the truth. Callum is a legit title holder, WBSS winner, and dangerous for Canelo. I'm about 95% certain they severely low balled him for those reasons. BJS is not nearly the fighter Callum is, and he'll likely accept a purse about 1/3 of the size that Callum should get.

Make no mistake about this, no matter what you think of Callum or is poor performance vs. Ryder.. If Canelo can beat Callum without controversy, that's a legacy win, which Canelo still doesn't have.

[El_Mero]

Oscar lowballed em. Plain and simple. Oscar's response sounds like he's upset cause they have no BIG name opponents set in stone yet for Cinco. damn near 2 months away and nothing yet....