If Canelo defeats Kovalev it will be a great feat, says Mauricio Sulaimán

A win over Kovalev could secure Canelo's legacy

If the Mexican Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez confirms the fight with Sergey Kovalev and defeats him, he will achieve a feat in the boxing history, said the President of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaimán.

“It would be a feat of great dimensions and magnitude, because Kovalev is not just any fighter, he is a boxer who has been tested with the greats. He put Andre Ward, one of the most important fighters of recent times, on the canvas. This upcoming fight will certainly be a great test.”

In statements to the media, Mauricio described Canelo as the boxer who currently invigorates the world of boxing, commenting: “He`s a worthy representative of the WBC.”

It`ll be the month of November when Canelo returns to the activity and it`ll be an exacting fight, leaping division as Canelo is fighting against Kovalev at 175 pounds, another tremendous and audacious challenge in the Mexican’s illustrious career.

“It`s a difficult fight, and an important commitment, as Saul will climb up two divisions with a lot of difference in weight and physique,” observes Mauricio.