Mayweather-style: Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez threw 500-peso bills in the traditional gig after becoming godfather

Saúl Álvarez became godfather and he did not miss the opportunity to follow a Mexican custom: the bowling pin at baptisms. But “Canelo” not only gave coins, he also threw 500 pesos to those attending the event. In the style of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Like Floyd Mayweather Jr., but for other reasons, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez threw money into the air in a christening ceremony, in which he became a godfather. The Mexican champion was chosen as the godfather of the daughter of his best friend and also of his niece.

The events took place in Guadalajara, the city from which the “Canelo.”

Álvarez threw money as part of a Mexican tradition: the bolus at baptisms . It is usual that during the baptism party, the godfather throws coins to the assistants, as a symbol of the prosperity that augurs the new member of the family.

Saúl Álvarez not only distributed coins, but also did the same with a bale of $ bills 500 pesos, which are equivalent to $ 25 approximately.

“Canelo” continues to enjoy the joys of life after knocking out his last rival, Billy Joe Saunders. Although he does not confirm his next opponent, it is possible that it will be the American Caleb Plant, in order to unify all the titles of the super middleweight division.