There's Millions Of Dollars That Will Be Lost If Canelo Burns In Mexico

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JAKARTA - Canelo Alvarez is one of the biggest names in boxing right now. However, Mexican boxers have almost never fought in their home country and chose to fight in the US where there is still a large Mexican population to support him.

Many fans living in Mexico dream of seeing their favorite fighters perform in their own country. However, that doesn't seem to happen.

What is the reason Canelo is so unlikely to fight in Mexico in the near future? boxing promoter Eddie Hearn explained the situation.

"Canelo has reached the current stage where 'what's next?'," Hearn said.

"What else can you do for your career and legacy?

For me, fighting on the international stage, not only in Mexico, but fighting in London, fighting in the Middle East, fighting in Japan, anywhere. That's what world big stars do.

For me to see him fight at the Estadio Azteca would be something very special.

"But this is difficult because, for a fighter at his level, you have to accept that you will make half of the money you get in Las Vegas."

"But, he is a very proud man and will be very special emotionally to put up a fight to his people."