Most people were hoping for Canelo to fight James Kirkland in December, but a couple of things have changed for Canelo recently.
For one, it doesn’t appear his fight in December will be on PPV. Secondly, because of a thawing of the Cold War, Canelo might end up back on HBO. Because of those two things, they might want a little bit of a softer touch for an opponent, especially with the prospect of a Cotto fight next Spring.
If you have forgotten about Joshua Clottey (many have), years ago he had a very good fight with Miguel Cotto that many thought he won and then he mailed in a performance against Manny Pacquiao. After that he took his money and disappeared for a while only to return recently.
I would expect an announcement on Canelo’s opponent after the Mayweather fight.