Would Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez swap the mariachi music of hometown Guadalajara for a tune from Barnsley’s brass bands?
Or perhaps the Mexican famous person would favor to sip a bitter ale, moderately than tequila, whereas listening to cricketing tales from the city’s legendary umpire Dickie Chook?
For British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion Callum Simpson, a battle towards undisputed king Alvarez on the residence of his beloved Barnsley Soccer Membership is not as far-fetched as many would possibly suppose.
“I will present him the city throughout battle week. Barnsley City Corridor is a ravishing constructing. For me, it is the ninth surprise of the world,” the 28-year-old says with a smile.
“However significantly, two years in the past, I did an interview saying I need to battle Canelo at Oakwell Stadium and folks laughed, saying ‘you may by no means battle at Oakwell not to mention Canelo’.
“However on Saturday I am combating at Oakwell for the second time in 10 months, having offered hundreds of tickets, so why not Canelo sooner or later?”
Realistically, sharing the ring with Alvarez – who will defend his crown towards American icon Terence Crawford in September – is a good approach away. And it’s unlikely the 34-year-old has heard of Barnsley, not to mention capable of level it out on a map.
However Simpson, undefeated in 17 fights, is assured he’ll land a world-title shot subsequent 12 months.
First, although, he should overcome unbeaten Italian Ivan Zucco – who has 18 stoppages in 21 wins – for the vacant European title on Saturday.
“He is had extra knockouts than I’ve had fights so I am positively not overlooking him,” Simpson provides. “That is the subsequent correct step.”
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