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Canelo Álvarez had a 2021 full of success. Despite the constant and recurring achievements of the Mexican, some sectors of public opinion insist on questioning him. In the face of criticism and comparisons, the boxer from Guadalajara threw a hint at his detractors at the same time that he acknowledged his pride in the achievements of last year.
“For me it has been the best year, personally, I don’t know if for boxing, but I am proud to represent all Mexicans because if it were easy many were there, they would have achieved it. I am proud to represent my entire country,” Canelo said at a press conference.
Despite acknowledging the difficulty of his successes, the Mexican assured that he achieved them with greater ease due to his discipline, commitment and love for boxing.
“It is easy because I am a disciplined person and I respond in the same way, taking the challenges that I am taking, as they say out there: ‘it is not easy to arrive, but it is more difficult to stay’. The challenge I have to climb from to 20 kilos, or giving advantages, it is a big challenge for me”, he acknowledged.
Canelo’s message to young people and his concern for boxing
Saúl Álvarez constantly sets himself as an example for boxers who dream of achieving glory. The Aztec remembers what his life was like before the successes catapulted him as one of the best fighters today.
“There is my example, that I come to sell pallets in the trucks and I am here thanks to perseverance, the desire to be someone, discipline, because I love what I do”, he explained. .
Finally, Canelo expressed his concern about the discipline. The man from Guadalajara considers that boxing has little support and is undervalued. “I don’t want to comment on that, for me or for the history that I have, there has never been much support for boxing, it is greatly underestimated “, he concluded.
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