Canelo Álvarez revealed what happened after the decisive uppercut and admitted: “It was not as difficult as I expected”

Today’s biggest boxing star thanked the crowd in Dallas who imposed new attendance record and ended with a Mexican shout full of emotion

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After winning one more super middleweight championship belt on Saturday in Dallas, Saúl “Canelo ”Álvarez explained what happened in the ring during the fight against Billy Joe Saunders who had an ending Sudden just when more even and interesting was getting.

Canelo won by technical knockout when the British Saunders could no longer continue for round 9 after a tremendous blow from the Guadalajara right uppercut.

The uppercut that secured Canelo the victory 💥

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May 9, 2021

“The truth is that I knew, I think I broke his cheekbone and I knew that I no longer was going to leave; in fact I got to the corner and told Eddy (Reynoso): ‘He’s not going to come out anymore because I broke him cheekbone, ‘and so it was , “Álvarez told the DAZN reporter, who broadcast the fight.

Canelo said the fight went as expected, dominating it in the second half, although he admitted: “It was not as difficult as I expected … That is where I realize from my preparations that I continue to improve day by day” .

The Mexican did not want to give credit to Saunders for having won some intermediate rounds and said that he settled down anyway. to win as he did: “I knew this was going to happen.”

As always, Canelo said that the victory was thanks to his coach Reynoso: I prepare, he tells me ‘do this’ and I do it. ”

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Canelo confirmed that his plan is to go for the scepter of Caleb Plant , IBF monarch, to take over all the titles of super middle. The redhead already has those of the WBC, the WBA, now that of the WBO and also that of The Ring.

Finally, today’s biggest boxing star said that he has a hard time explaining how he feels about the fans, who cheered him on in a bustling AT&T Stadium. An assistance of 73, 126 arrived at the Dallas Cowboys stadium for a new record for a boxing match on an indoor stage.

CANELO IS FREAKING HYPED 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/RRSwgsDiPY

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“The people, the support you give me is the motivation to keep improving, this is for you… But I just want to say thank you very much from my heart “, said Álvarez before ending with great emotion: “Long live Mexico bastards!” .