Well, suppose Canelo (57-1-2, 39 KOs) is interested in fighting for Smith’s WBO title next or at some point in 2022. As the WBO 168-lb champion, Canelo can petition the World Boxing Organization to install him as the mandatory for Smith’s 175-lb title, which would make it necessary for him to take the fight. If Smith refuses to defend against Canelo in that case, he’ll be stripped by the WBO, and the Mexican star would then face the highest-ranked available contender in the 175-lb rankings with their organization.