During this morning?s Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez-Matthew ?Magic? Hatton tele-conference, it was confirmed that the WBC had accepted Golden Boy Promotions?s request to name the twelve round bout for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. Here are a few quick quotes:
Oscar De La Hoya: ?We are very happy and grateful that the fight is for the WBC super welterweight title that Manny Pacquiao vacated. We are expecting a great fight. The two participants are preparing for a war and styles make fights. The WBC did the right thing. Alvarez is ranked #1 and ?Perro? Angulo has some visa issues, Margarito is fighting Cotto for the WBO title. This is the logical thing.?
Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez: ?I am happy to dispute for the title. I was already motivated but this only adds to it. I am not motivated in trying to shut people mouths, I do it for my career. This is what were have been working for. I expect to win this fight and I know it is going to be tough. I have said that this is the year I go after the big names.?
Matthew ?Magic? Hatton: ?This is fantastic news. Every kid that laces up gloves has a dream to become a world champion. In boxing you never know what is going to happen. I feel ready to fight for a world title. It?s a fantastic opportunity. I think I am not only in the position to fight for the super welterweight title but to win it.?
