In an unexpected turn of events, four-belt super-middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has been offered a sensational opportunity to fight for the cruiserweight world title. The Mexican superstar, known for his impressive record and massive draw in the boxing world, now faces the prospect of moving up yet another weight class to challenge Australian cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia.

Canelo Alvarez, who boasts a staggering record with only two losses in over 60 fights, continues to dominate the boxing scene. His recent victory over fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia solidified his status as the undisputed super-middleweight champion, retaining all four of his 168 titles. This victory has further cemented his reputation as one of the most formidable fighters in the sport.

Despite his recent successes, Canelo is no stranger to taking risks. His only recent defeat came when he stepped up to light-heavyweight to face the highly rated Dmitry Bivol. Now, the prospect of stepping into the cruiserweight division to face Opetaia presents another significant challenge.

Jai Opetaia, who recently regained the IBF cruiserweight world title after a hard-fought rematch with Mairis Briedis on the undercard of the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk undisputed fight, revealed the offer in an interview with Fight Hub TV. Opetaia, who holds an unbeaten record of 25-0 with 19 knockouts, expressed his enthusiasm for the potential matchup.

“The Sheik actually asked me. Last week he rang me and said would you fight Canelo,” Opetaia shared. “I feel like it’s crazy. I feel like if Canelo comes up to my division, I feel like he is too small, it would be a bad move for him. But that’s another fight, how can you say no to that?”

The prospect of Canelo moving up to cruiserweight has ignited excitement and debate among boxing fans and analysts. Canelo, known for his tactical prowess and powerful punches, has consistently proven his ability to compete at the highest levels across multiple weight classes. However, the jump to cruiserweight presents unique challenges, given the size and strength of opponents in that division.