Alvarez vs. Munguia: A Cinco de Mayo Spectacle
This coming Cinco de Mayo weekend, the boxing world will turn its eyes to Las Vegas, where Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will face Jaime Munguia in a highly anticipated bout. This clash of Mexican titans promises to not only captivate fans but also hold significant cultural importance. Alvarez, ever the showman, is poised to deliver another memorable performance.
Alvarez’s Take on Facing Fellow Mexicans
“I did say that, yeah. But, you know, sometimes you need to do it. I think this fight with Jaime is going to be very important for Mexico. Two Mexicans on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas, everybody watching us. I think it’s big for Mexico and I love being involved in these kinds of fights and I’m proud to give the opportunity to Jaime Munguia.”
Alvarez’s comments reflect a readiness to embrace challenges that not only advance his career but also enhance the sport’s stature in Mexico. His willingness to adjust his earlier stance shows a mature perspective focused on the bigger picture—bringing thrilling encounters to the fans and enriching boxing’s narrative.
No Reconciliation with De La Hoya
On the subject of his strained relationship with former promoter Oscar De La Hoya, Alvarez remains indifferent. His focus is clear, distancing himself from past affiliations and concentrating on his future in the ring.
“No, I’m not interested to be a friend with him. I’m good where I am and I have nothing with him and I wish all the best for him and that’s it. But I don’t want him in my life, I don’t want him close to me.”
Addressing Critics and the Benavidez Challenge
Critics have been vocal about Alvarez avoiding a potential fight with David Benavidez, citing concerns over weight differences as a possible reason. Alvarez, however, dismisses these claims with a pragmatic view of his career choices.
“That’s not my fans, that’s my critics [who say that]. That’s different, and they always have something 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 anything to say to that people because they never going to understand that. Because they see, but they don’t want to understand.”
“And then what? Then you going to talk about that clause and when I beat him they going to say ‘they put me that clause.’ So nothing to do with that fight. It’s a lose/lose situation because after the fight they going to talk about ‘oh, because of this.’”
Alvarez’s Autonomy in Boxing
“No, because I fought with any fighter and I win my good money. And I can do whatever I want in this time, because I deserve it because I did everything in my career and I deserve being in this position and I’m going to do whatever I want.”
Alvarez’s autonomy in his career is a testament to his success and influence in boxing. As he prepares to step into the ring once more, his focus remains not on controversies but on delivering another electrifying performance to his fans.
