Saul “Canelo” Alvarez It is the epitome of Mexican boxing talent and the heritage that once belonged to Mexico. floyd mayweather jr.. Now, in an unexpected turn of events, the retired legend is now standing by his decision to face Alvarez. Jaime Munguia Then, rather than choosing a higher-profile opponent such as david benavides.
mayweather jr..'s support came as a surprise to many inside. boxing In the world, considering Munguia's relative short stature compared to other potential candidates. However, Mayweather recognized Alvarez as the current pound-for-pound king and urged him to respect him. In a statement to FightHype Media, Mayweather expressed support for Alvarez's selection.
“A fighter has to spend a lot of time doing what's best for him,” Mayweather said.
“You have to live with the decisions you make. I was in the same situation.
“Canelo didn’t beat a world champion. He didn’t beat a champion by struggling.
“He obviously outclassed a lot of guys. He put his skills to the test. At light heavyweight, he won the title.
“Then he fought another guy at light heavyweight and didn’t come close.
“But he's a future Hall of Famer and a great fighter. Everybody wants to change their business and I wish him the best of luck,” he added.
for alvarez, Mayweather's endorsement has special meaning and validates his decision at the twilight of his career. He expressed his gratitude for Mayweather's words and emphasized the importance of praise given Mayweather's stature in boxing.
“I feel happy because he knows everything.” canelo told Little Giant Boxing.
“I feel special because it came from a guy who has done it all.”
Despite nearing the end of his career, Alvarez remains undaunted and has shown a willingness to take on any challenger, including Benavidez. His commitment to maintaining his top-level status is clear, backed by Mayweather's support and his own unwavering determination.
How long will Canelo continue to fight?
Looking to the future, Alvarez has announced that he intends to continue boxing for at least four more years, aiming to maximize his potential in the ring. While he recognizes the challenges that come with age, he remains steadfast in his pursuit of greatness.
Pending match at Azteca
Additionally, Alvarez has his sights set on monumental events, fights in iconic tournaments. aztec stadium In Mexico City. Alvarez harbors ambitions to stage a historic bout at his homeland's most prestigious sporting venue, seeking to cement his legacy as one of boxing's all-time greats.