Osleys Iglesias believes the road to the top of the super middleweight division still goes through the biggest names in boxing, but he also sounded doubtful that Saul Alvarez would ever agree to face him.
Iglesias mentioned Christian Mbilli, Jaime Munguia, Hamzah Sheeraz and Canelo while discussing the fights he wants at 168 pounds. The undefeated Cuban champion then made it clear that he did not expect Alvarez to volunteer for the bout.
“I think there are no easy fights. All fights are difficult. Munguia, Mbilli, Sheeraz, Canelo, I think they will all be good fights, but I will prepare differently for each one,” Osleys told InsideRingShow.
“It’s complicated. Canelo is not going to want this fight.”
Osleys also said he hopes Alvarez finally gives him the opportunity to prove himself against boxing’s biggest star.
“Hopefully, God willing, he gives me the fight,” Iglesias said.
“And show the world what Cuban fighters are all about. Osleys Iglesias is built differently.”
Iglesias recently captured the IBF super middleweight title with his stoppage victory over Pavel Silyagin last April and has quickly turned into one of the most dangerous names in the division.
The Cuban southpaw suggested a fight with Canelo would make for an entertaining clash of styles because of the contrast between Canelo’s patient counterpunching and his own aggressive approach.
“It’s an interesting fight because I’m more combative. Canelo is more selective, looking for openings.”
Iglesias (15-0, 14 KOs) already sees how difficult it can be to break into the upper echelon at 168 pounds. Hamzah Sheeraz and Jaime Munguia are more heavily discussed around the division’s biggest fights, while Iglesias remains almost invisible in conversations involving the other belt holders, despite holding a title himself.
That situation isn’t likely to change quickly unless Riyadh Season ends up interested in thrusting itself into the mix with the division’s bigger commercial names.
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Last updated on 2026/05/27 at 15:31
