The Mexican boxer praised the risks he has taken in his sport and spoke about the difficulties of constantly changing weight
Canelo Álvarez lost by unanimous decision against Dmitry Bivol at light heavyweight (Photo: Joe Camporeale/REUTERS)
Canelo Álvarez finds himself in one of the most complicated moments of his career in recent years, since the resounding defeat he suffered against Dmitry Bivol questioned the label that he was awarded during 2021 after dominating the 168 pounds: that of the < i>best pound for pound.
Due to his fall by unanimous decision, several prestigious lists around the world removed him from the top in this demarcation, something that the Mexican did not shares, for which he questioned the criteria with which the rankings are drawn up and recalled the difficulty of changing divisions in boxing.
“The truth is that I don’t know how they handle that kind of thing (pound-for-pound ratings), but I still feel like I’m the best,” Saul said for DAZN Boxing Show. “Tell me another fighter who is trying in other categories, going down and up in weight, wanting to achieve different types of things. Nobody has done that ”, he sentenced.
Canelo Álvarez conquered all the 168-pound belts in 2021 (Photo: EFE/CAROLINE BREHMAN)
“I do it. I risk everything to continue making history when I don’t need to risk anything”
The boxer from Guadalajara continued with the success he has achieved throughout his career and hinted that he does not need to take this type of risk, such as moving up to light heavyweight to challenge an undefeated champion.
“I have already achieved so many things. I’m in a position where I don’t have to risk anything, and I still do, and nobody does when they’re in a position like I am. So personally, I still feel like the best in the world,” Canelo Álvarez clarified during the interview.
It should be remembered that Saúl had already achieved a light heavyweight beltin November 2019, when he defeated Sergey Kovalev by knockout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, so he will seek revenge against Bivol to win the 175-pound title again.
“I’ll try again for sure. I am a very competitive person, very persevering. I tried to get up in weight and win this championship, but we didn’t make it. But let’s try it again…”, explained the undisputed 168-pound champion.
Dmitry Bivol defeated by unanimous decision to Canelo Álvarez after an extraordinary defense (Photo: Joe Camporeale/REUTERS)
“Only for a second fight, I would look to be in much better physical condition, prepare for the 12 rounds. A different strategy than the one I used with my opponents at 168 pounds,” added Álvarez, referring to the exhaustion with which he entered the last rounds of the fight against Bivol.
“You learn from everything. I tried new things and it didn’t work, but now I have a new guideline for what’s to come”
Before agreeing on the rematch against Bivol and reviewing the conditions of the Russian boxer, Canelo will have to face Gennady Golovkin on September 17, where he could defend his super middleweight belts and complete the trilogy against the Kazakh boxer.
It was through social networks that the native of Guadalajara, Jalisco, who confirmed the fight: “I am very happy to offer you the best fights and this will not be the exception. It is time to finish what that we start and defend our titles #CaneloGGG3 this September 17th. Venue to be confirmed”, can be read in the Instagram post.
Álvarez, who recently suffered the second loss of his entire professional career, has already He had confirmed that during 2022 he would fight against the Asian athlete, but without revealing when. In statements to the press, he hinted at his intention to give rise to the trilogy against Triple G , but also to seek revenge against Dmitry Bivol. < /B>