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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Alvarez vs. Smith Rescheduled For August 22
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL — The promoter of the GYM Group in Montréal, Yvon
Michel, confirmed that the light heavyweight Eleider
Alvarez, a Colombian living in Montréal, will have his next
fight August 22nd at the MGM Grand Hotel-Casino in Las
Vegas.
Alvarez is ranked third contender by the WBO and fifth by
the WBC in the 175 pounds division. Smith, a New Yorker, is
ranked fourth contender by the WBO and seventh by the WBC
and the IBF. This fight was originally scheduled for June,
but Alvarez injured his right shoulder in a training session
in Montréal.
“It’s a very important fight, because the two fighters are
both in position to get a world championship bout,”
mentioned the GYM Group scout, Bernard Barré. “I know that
Eleider is perfectly prepared for this challenge, and I am
positive that he will deliver a great performance August
22nd. Eleider really hopes to dispute a world championship
fight this year or next year.”
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