The former Panamanian boxer assured that he will defend to Saúl Álvarez no matter what they bother in Mexico. “El Cholo” considers that “there is no other like Canelo”
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Monday, October 7
Roberto “Mano de Piedra” Durán: “They want Julio César Chávez more, but the one who is showing his face is Canelo”
Saúl Álvarez is probably the Mexican fighter of the moment . The Aztec currently has an undeniable popularity that has been earned in the ring. However, there are many criticisms that have circulated against “Canelo” , but the Panamanian boxing legend, Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Duran came out to defend him although “bother in Mexico.”
Happy 70 th birthday to the great Roberto Durán!
▪️ 103 – 13 (70 KOs)
▪️Four Weight Class Champion
▪️Fought over a span of FIVE decades
▪️Ring Magazine’s ‘Greatest Lightweight of all time’ in 2001 pic.twitter.com/EHCVYulUqF– DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) June 18, 2001
In a statement to the EFE news agency, Duran stated that “there is no other as ´Canelo ‘Álvarez ”. The historic Panamanian boxer did not spare his praise to define the Aztec boxer.
However, Durán affirmed that every time he comments on his impressions of Saúl, generates some annoyance and resentment in the Aztec territory . Braves with me (…) they don’t understand that the one who is standing up for Mexico right now is just a boxer and his name is ‘Canelo’ ”, he claimed.
“Canelo” or Julio César Chávez
Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Duran was very emphatic at the time of ask for respect about Saúl Álvarez. “Mr. Knockout ”at the time.
“ Sometimes Mexico does not love ‘Canelo’ so much, but rather Julio César Chávez . Not bad, but the one who is showing his face and earning the most money is called ‘Canelo’ ”, Duran emphasized.
After your win over Billy Joe Saunders , Saúl Álvarez continued to expand his record and achievements. The Mexican defeated the British by knockout in eight rounds and reached 56 wins, 38 by fast track; two draws and only one loss .
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