Canelo Alvarez has solidified himself as one of many biggest boxers of his era, however there are nonetheless a number of enormous names that he hasn’t fought.
Regardless of competing for nearly 20 years, the Mexican has misplaced on simply two events. Now, using a five-fight win streak and with the tail finish of his profession approaching, the 34-year-old remains to be open to large challenges.
In line with the coach of undefeated star Vergil Ortiz Jr., Canelo Alvarez will collide with Terence Crawford within the ring someday subsequent yr.
‘Bud’ Crawford has an unblemished 41-0 file contained in the ring, with 31 of these victories coming by means of knockout. The veteran has managed to knock out a number of world-renowned boxers and would love so as to add Alvarez to his listing of victims.
Rumors have linked Vergil Ortiz Jr. to a struggle in opposition to Crawford, however Ortiz Jr.’s coach believes the Nebraska native will as a substitute decide to face Alvarez ought to the possibility come up.
“We might take the struggle immediately,” Ortiz Jr.’s coach Robert Garcia stated. “I do know it is not a simple struggle. It isn’t a simple struggle.”
“Crawford is a superb fighter, pound-for-pound primary or quantity two or quantity three… I believe [Naoya] Inoue, Crawford, and [Oleksandr] Usyk are high three.”
“He is already 37 [or] 38 someplace round the place he is searching for the largest struggle on the market. The most important payday.”
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“I believe it could be a giant struggle [against Ortiz Jr.] however I believe he is taking a look at one thing like Canelo, the place it will triple the cash that he may make in opposition to Vergil.”
“So, he is simply enjoying it sensible. I do not blame him. He is already 37 [or] 38 and taking a look at one of the best fights on the market for him on the subject of financially.”
“I am unable to say he does not wish to struggle as a result of he is a warrior. He is probably the greatest fighters on this planet so he’ll struggle anyone… I do not suppose he is afraid of combating Vergil, I simply suppose he is being sensible.”
Try what coach Robert Garcia needed to say under.
