in Jaime Munguia, Canelo Alvarez He faces one of the most difficult challenges of his professional career.more than equal Gennady Golovkin? Perhaps Jaime Munguia, who is 6 feet tall and weighs about 167 pounds, is also 6 years younger and throws punches that many consider to be literally one of the most incredible fighters in boxing today.? Therefore, the undisputed super middleweight champion is leaving no stone unturned to successfully defend his tiles for the fourth time. Footage of his training camp has been circulating online for some time. But how can a champion put his body through such a grueling schedule that ultimately culminates in a fight lasting almost 36 minutes without a break?
The answer lies primarily in the dietary program that champions follow to the letter “T.” Canelo Alvarez needs to make sure his diet has the right blend of carbohydrates to sustain his body through grueling training sessions and multiple rounds of sparring sessions. At the same time, we cannot ignore the important proteins that provide the strength to perform powerful body shots. Generally, he remains consistent with his eating program. However, an incident in 2018 forced a major overhaul, resulting in him adopting an entirely new approach.
Beyond meat: Canelo Alvarez wins with plants
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Canelo Alvarez's current meal plan is a healthy mix consisting of egg whites, chicken breast, juice, fresh fruits and vegetables, and protein shakes. But before reaching this realm, the undisputed super middleweight champion's dietary intake resembled that of a vegan practitioner. The change happened sometime in 2018.
The first match of Alvarez's trilogy against Gennady Golovkin took place on September 16, 2017. The result ended in a split decision draw. That led to talks about a rematch between the Mexican and Kazakh boxers. Therefore, it was agreed that the game would be played on Cinco de Mayo weekend, as originally scheduled. However, in March 2018, Canelo Alvarez reportedly tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol. As a result, his rematch with Golovkin on May 5th has been canceled.
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According to available sources, 'Clenbuterol' is not a steroid, but a substance reportedly used by athletes to increase muscle mass while reducing body fat. Most doping agencies have issued bans against it. However, Canelo Alvarez denied any wrongdoing and insisted the banned substance must have entered his body through contaminated meat.
Alvarez was subsequently suspended for six months. The sentence was backdated to February 17th and lasted until August 17th. Golovkin and Alvarez met again on September 15, one month after his suspension ended. However, the result was different from last time, with Mexico winning by majority vote.
But it also led him to adopt a primarily plant-based diet. He appears to have followed the program until his second career loss. Dmitry Bivol He then returned to eating a healthier diet. In an interview with ESPN he said: “I'm not complicated when it comes to food. I adapt quickly. ”I eat [a vegan diet] It's been like this all week now, and if I ever get a chance to eat red meat, chicken, etc., I won't have any problems.But I'm trying to stay vegan. [right now].But questions still remain. How did he become interested in veganism?
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According to a 2022 ESPN article on the subject, it was the documentary “The Game Changers” that prompted him to change his eating plan. This show is basically about athletes who switch to a plant-based diet.
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According to the article, Canelo Alvarez's eating schedule during training is as follows: Vegan protein 5 days a week. But on the weekends I eat fish and chicken. The undisputed super middleweight champion follows a rigorous cardio and strength conditioning program during training camp, typically eating three meals a day with snacks in between.
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His breakfast includes egg whites, ham, and orange juice. He drinks a protein shake as a mid-morning snack. For lunch, he often eats chicken breast with carrots, pumpkin, broccoli, and cauliflower. Canelo Alvarez is known for snacking on fresh fruit at night. The most interesting part of his daily meal plan is dinner. Consists only of protein shakes with no carbohydrates. Additionally, as revealed on the show “First We Feast,” the champion boxer seems to be leaning heavily toward snacks like Doritos and Mexican flour snack Sabliton. Don't forget, P4P greats have a sweet tooth and often end their meals with a “Snickers”.
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