Mauricio SulaimanThe World Boxing Council president spoke to MARCA MX at the sports summit in Mexico, where the boxing leader stressed that the sport of boxing has its own legends in each era, and therefore he is not worried about what happens in the postseason. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez Era.
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Boxing today is definitely Canelo Alvarez A direct reference of success and controversy. The 33-year-old from Guadalajara is the best fighter in the ring right now.
He is the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world. He has held titles in four weight classes: super middleweight, super welterweight, middleweight and light heavyweight. He continues to perform well and have success, but the reality is that time is moving on and Alvarez is slowly beginning to reach the end of his boxing career.
“Just like Chavez was the headliner at the time, Chiquita Gonzalez, Ricardo Lopez, Miguel Angel GonzalezBut Chavez has captured the nation's attention. Now, Canelo“But there are so many others and I don't know where the next Canelo will come from,” Sulaiman told Marca MX.
So there's no rush in the WBC to talk about the next legend.
“Yes (we are calm), (boxing legends like Canelo) have always been there. Mexican boxing never tires of talent and it is a sport for Mexicans.”
What is the current state of boxing in Mexico?
“Mexican boxing is experiencing a great moment with our champion captain. Canelo“Canelo is the most important boxer in the world, but behind and next to him there are champions at the highest level. Mexican boxing has always been at the forefront and will continue to be for a long time to come.”
A career as an athlete is a process of growth. Mauricio SulaimanBoxers take a slower pace to reach the apotheosis of sporting glory.
“We live in a new and different world that didn't exist before. With social media, everything is fast and immediate, we want information and results. But it's not like that in boxing, because it's a very long process to go from amateur to professional and consolidate your career with a championship.”
