When asked about who he thinks will win, Trainer Esau Dieguez believes Canelo will ultimately win the fight, and they hope it will earn Lester the world title fight. However, to do so, he must first get past undefeated challenger Plantic. He must not overlook or underestimate Luka, who could pose some technical challenges.
A fighter who had success in the amateurs, having defeated a young Mbilli. Esau knows he is a legitimate threat and has prepared for that: “We know he’s a strong fighter, and he’s coming into this fight fully prepared. Seeing who he trained with and prepared with [Joel Diaz] for this fight
