Dodgers investor Magic Johnson has "presented an offer" for Dodger Stadium to host the Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin bout slated for Sept. 16, according to Lance Pugmire of the L.A. TIMES. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya said, "I can't reveal details, but Magic Johnson made a very nice offer. It's a nice package I have to consider." Rival pitches are expected this week from Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones for AT&T Stadium and from MGM Resorts for T-Mobile Arena. De La Hoya said that Wembley Stadium and MSG "are also interested." Dodger Stadium has "only hosted one major boxing match," in '63. Dodger Stadium officials said that with additional floor seats it "can accommodate a crowd of 60,000" (L.A. TIMES, 5/14). Cowboys Exec VP, COO & Dir of Player Personnel Stephen Jones said that the team "would like to host" the boxing match. Jones said that the Cowboys "have not taken" the step to submit a bid, but their interest is "clear and known." Jones: "Would sure like to be considered. No we haven’t made a bid but we’re hopeful of getting in the mix on that. They know we want to do it. They’ll have to contact us. We’ve told them we’re interested when that fight comes around" (FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, 5/14).
