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Canelo Alvarez could fight the UFC welterweight champion and pound-for-pound number one Kamaru Usman in 2022.

Usman may look to make a switch into the ring and could take on the Mexican this year, with Alvarez expected to fight in May, September and December.

"I said it already, in 2022 I'm gonna shock the world," Usman told TMZ.

"July International Fight Week, I'm gonna fight Leon Edwards. God willing I get through Leon Edwards; September Mexican Independence Day, I will stop Canelo Alvarez!

"Absolutely I see myself winning the fight, everything can't be done until it's done."

Usman then went on to discusses the finances and claimed he and Alvarez could earn at least 100m dollars each if they square off.

We're talking nine figures, for sure," he added.

Alvarez responds to Usman's proposal

Meanwhile, Alvarez is currently preparing to fight Dmitry Bivol on May 7. But, he was asked about Usman's comments and responded.

"Payday, payday," Canelo said, smirking, on The MMA Hour.

"Why not? You never say 'no', right?

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