Canelo Alvarez Entering the twilight period of his boxing career. At 33, he may only have a few years left in the gas tank before he can step into the squared circle and put on a show for fans. But what does the Mexican champion think about hanging up his gloves? Has he set a schedule?
Super middleweight champion scheduled to fight Jaime Munguia May 4th as he prepares to defend his title. Although his job has been reduced, it is not a position he has never held before. After 64 fights, an 18-year professional career, and multiple gold straps in four weight classes, he has nothing left to prove. So where is Alvarez's career heading now?
Will Canelo Alvarez hang up his gloves anytime soon?
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Alvarez, 60-2-2, had an interesting answer when asked how much time he has left in boxing. he mentioned his rival, floyd mayweather, suffered the first loss of his career in 2013. he said: “Pretty much, I feel like I'm in my prime. Young, fresh, rich, and handsome, as Floyd Mayweather said.”
Asked how much time he has left in boxing, Canelo Alvarez said: “I feel like I've been in my prime for quite some time. Like Floyd Mayweather said, young, fresh, rich and handsome.” Ta.
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The Mexican fighter avoided immediate questions this time, but has previously revealed his retirement schedule. In a conversation with The Breakfast Club last year, he claimed he had four or five years left. he admitted, “I think I have at least four more years, maybe five…I always said I would retire when I was 36 or 37, that age. That should be more than enough.”
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Remarkably, Alvarez turned pro at the age of 15 and built a reputation for knocking out older opponents, a theme he continued throughout his early career. After nearly 20 years in the boxing ring, he wants to spend time with his family. But after hanging up his boxing gloves, you might see the Guadalajara native strolling through green fields with his golf clubs in hand.
From boxer to professional golfer!
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Alvarez's love of golf is no secret. He competed in several celebrity and amateur tournaments and spent many hours a day playing golf. This was not without criticism. oscar de la hoya thought it was a distraction and probably the reason he stopped fighting Dmitry Bivol. Interestingly, he has previously stated that he would like to join the PGA Tour, but he has no intention of aiming for gold as a professional.
He told Boxing Scene: “No. I just want to have fun and play tournaments. I really like golf. But to become a golfer, you have to start really young. You have to be true to yourself. Golf more I want to enjoy it.”
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Fans will flock to the arena because they don't want to miss the chance to watch Alvarez trade punches live. Fans don't know when he will call it quits, but they should enjoy watching him while he's in the boxing ring.
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