Saul Alvarez – Why is he so popular in Mexico?
June 15th, 2011
By John F. McKenna (McJack): World Boxing Council (WBC) Light Middleweight Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KO’s) faces British junior middleweight Ryan Rhodes (45-4, 31 KO’s) this Saturday night in Guadalajara, Mexico where the fight will be broadcast on HBO.
Alvarez recently returned from a stint at Big Bear, CA to work on all facets of his boxing technique and in particular his conditioning. In his fight with Matthew Hatton in March, Saul faded in the later rounds and his defense suffered. He was open for counters and combinations. If his opponent had been anyone but Hatton he would have been in trouble. It took several days for Alvarez to adapt to the altitude at Big Bear, but once he adapted things went smoothly. He was able to spar with sparring partners at the championship level and his brain trust think that the benefits of Saul training at Big Bear were huge in his development as a fighter.
Ryan Rhodes is a step up in class. Rhodes is a big, strong, hard punching, switch hitting middleweight who is coming down to junior middleweight. At 34 years old he has seen it all and done it all. He has had his up and downs and wants to make the most of this opportunity. Rhodes is fully aware that this may be his last hurrah. Rhodes has been training in Mexico for the last three weeks and is planning to peak at fight time.
Alvarez said that Rhodes is going to be a very tough test for him. He also said that whoever is the most prepared will win and that relying on his undefeated record will not get the job done for him. With that in mind Alvarez has been training harder for this fight than he has for any previous match.
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Canelo stands out in MEXICO because he is a good Mexican fighter ,Mexican born and and to top it off a young excellent fighter, it doesn’t matter if he has a plastic belt made out of saran wrap he still has one and and u don’t , there is a reason why people hate on him or say he is American …..because u white people wish u had the pride to have a boxer like him in the US …..ARRIBA CANELO Y VIVA MEXICO
leave alone that ignorant poor gringo he must be one of those that hide inside a car and lock the door as soon as they see a mexican poor little ignorant.
look up for mexican history and see how many countrys got kicked out of mexico you ignorant Fvck
actually, the united states has a higher illiteracy rate than Mexico, you bearkhunt are a fine example of a failed america.
really you are a little girl. your like a jealous little girl bearkhunt.
bearkhunt
Mexico has a very diverse population. There are more fair complected people than starring in the “Novelas”. Take a trip to the interior and look around. Soccer is popular but a boxer that can put people to sleep is held in high esteem. Add to that a little charisma, a rugged style and you have a star. Its a sign of the times that a prospect is eleveted to that level.
yeah bercat u have a clean some of the cleanest genes on america retard…
canelo is very popular becus hes got the bigges tv company behind him just takes a little bit of watching televisas channels to watch about 6 or 7 anouncements of hes fights in an hour so yes hes s bit of hype promotion makes stars remember. another thing is that this kid at 20 years old its a champ already facing we can say average fighters and hes got the mexican factor in him also hes handsome the ladys love this kid ao all that combined makes an explosive tv ratings magnet…
He’s mega popular in Mexico because he looks white?!?! WOW!!
THE KID HAVE THE FIGHTING STYLE THAT MEXICANS LIKE TO WATCH, ALSO HIS LOOKS, BUT HE IS A MEAN SON OF BOXING.
We should all ask the “Doctor”. He should be able to tell us something.
Me thinks your right Bearcat. He is a mixture. Wonder how it happened?
Don’t take it personal guys, but Saul is probably a whole lot better looking than y’all!
The fight with Chavez Jr would be Mexico’s Ali Fraiser. Do it now and throughout their careers you might be able to squeeze a trilogy out of it. The $$$$$$$ is there, the interest in mexico (which is more than is needed to make this a blockbuster) is definately there. Somebody explain why neither side seems interested in what is probably the most profitable fight in boxing right now behind a Pac/May fight
And there not lining up a fight with Chavez jr because??????????????????????.
If boxing is all about money why arent they making this blockbuster happen. Before one of these guys loses they need to make this happen
@ bearcat, canelo is the result of the mexican gardener doing your american mom lol
Because he was beating all opponents,plain and simple.another undefeated, perhaps to be a great future champ/?
Dude needs dfence and I wish he would step up to real fighters so they can beat him like a redheaded step child jajajajaja
and he has a paper belt
Rhodes is going to expose Saul’s flaws.
Saul stands out because he looks different, but he has an exciting style of fighting.
Because Mexico’s old guard is nearing an end with fighters like Morales and Marquez in the twilight of their careers and Barrera already retired, they are in need of the next great champion. Alvarez is that guy, and Chavez comes in 2nd.
Cause he’s young, flashy but with flaws and he’s good looking.