With Canelo Alvarez scheduled to tackle Jaime Munguia on Cinco de Mayo weekend, he talks to the media in regards to the battle, why he’s content material to by no means rekindle a relationship with Oscar De La Hoya, and why he continues to have no real interest in a battle towards David Benavidez.
Canelo on beforehand saying he didn’t wish to face different Mexican fighters
“I did say that, yeah. However, you understand, generally it’s worthwhile to do it. I feel this battle with Jaime goes to be essential for Mexico. Two Mexicans on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas, everyone watching us. I feel it’s massive for Mexico and I like being concerned in these sorts of fights and I’m proud to give the chance to Jaime Munguia.”
On what must occur to restore his relationship together with his former promoter Oscar De La Hoya
“No, I’m not to be a pal with him. I’m good the place I’m and I’ve nothing with him and I want all one of the best for him and that’s it. However I don’t need him in my life, I don’t need him near me.”
On followers who say he’s ducking David Benavidez
“That’s not my followers, that’s my critics [who say that]. That’s totally different, and so they at all times have one thing to say about me when it’s Golovkin, when it’s Lara, when it’s Cotto, when it’s — now it’s Benavidez…I don’t have something to say to that folks as a result of they by no means going to know that. As a result of they see, however they don’t wish to perceive.”
On Benavidez saying he’s open to a rehydration clause to battle him if he’s apprehensive in regards to the weight distinction
“After which what? Then you definitely going to speak about that clause and after I beat him they going to say ‘they put me that clause.’ So nothing to do with that battle.
“It’s a lose/lose state of affairs as a result of after the battle they going to speak about ‘oh, due to this.’”
On Benavidez probably being the one battle on the market to get him actually massive cash
“No, as a result of I fought with any fighter and I win my good cash. And I can do no matter I need on this time, as a result of I deserve it as a result of I did the whole lot in my profession and I deserve being on this place and I’m going to do no matter I need.”
