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For: Kike Frías Updated 22 Jan 2022, 11: 32 am EST
After a 2021 spectacular, the Mexican boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez is already on guard to defend his unified title.
A dance of names has come to the fore track: Jermall Charlo, David Benavidez, Demetrius Andrade. Canelo’s own trainer, Eddy Reynoso, explained that -contrary to what critics have said- he is looking for the best boxers for the next defense of your client.
“We are interested in fighting top-level fighters. I would like to fight Charlo and also Benavidez who is a strong fighter. Charlo is a very strong fighter and we look forward to fighting against them next year”
Eddy Reynoso
Among the possible contenders, there is one with a good level but little mentioned: Thabiso Mchunu . If the South African manages to win his next duel of the 29 in January against Ilunga Makabu, he would be very well positioned to go for the unified one that Canelo has in the same weight.
In interview for TUDN, The boxer did not hide his desire to face the Mexican and also commented on his expectations and goals for the future.
“It represents a lot. Canelo is an icon of the sport, so he is someone important in boxing. That fight would mean a lot to me”
Thabiso Mchunu
He added that since He began his boxing career and defined his weight with the hope of going for the World Boxing Council (WBC) belt, which “is the most prestigious in the world”.
He also took the opportunity to extol the talents of Canelo in the ring, the best boxer of the moment for many after concluding a 1200 immaculate.
“He is a good boxer, he is very strong, elusive, he is intelligent in the ring, he has good aptitudes and boxing abilities. He is a dedicated boxer (…) he is a boxing icon“ , said the South African.
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While his name is constantly mentioned in the world of boxing, Canelo continues to train and maintain his training routine after a well-deserved vacation that was talked about a lot because of how strident it was.
In his last press conference a few days ago, Saúl Álvarez stressed that in order to reach the position he currently holds, discipline, commitment and love for boxing are necessary.
“I am a disciplined person and I respond in the same way, taking on the challenges 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”, highlighted the man born in Guadalajara.
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