By: Sean Crose
Make no mistake about it, Canelo Alvarez has been the one most dominant boxer of the put up Mayweather period. The man has not solely earned himself a fortune, he’s confirmed himself to be one of many prime fighters of his era. The quantity of excessive degree opponents Canelo has fought and bested is extraordinary. Miguel Cotto, Gennady Golovkin, Sergey Kovalev, Caleb Plant Amir Khan, Callum Smith and others have all tasted defeat on the gloved palms of the purple haired Mexican star. He’s no doubt on his method to the Corridor of Fame if and when he decides to retire.
Now, nevertheless, there’s a sense that Canelo might (“might” being the operative phrase right here) be driving off into the sundown proper now. His upcoming weekend battle once more underdog William Scull in Saudi Arabia is an attraction solely as a result of his title is on the marque. And whereas there’s at all times the prospect of an upset in boxing, few are assured that Scull will have the ability to shock the world when the 2 males throw down. This fall might show extra promising as main fights go. There’s been a lot discuss of Canelo going through the one and solely Terence Crawford earlier than the yr is out.
Ought to that struggle go down it could show to be as unusual on paper as it could be profitable on the field workplace. Crawford, who has had all however one struggle at junior middleweight could be taking over tremendous middleweight king Canelo. Nobody would seemingly take the bout too significantly if it weren’t for the very fact Crawford is a completely world class fighter. All of which could make issues dangerous for Canelo. Crawford may lose the struggle and preserve his stellar fame. Canelo, however, may lose face ought to he lose to the previous undisputed welterweight champion.
Canelo, nevertheless, hasn’t been recognized to keep away from challenges. Whereas the primary struggle with Golovkin might have been over marinated a bit, it proved to be well worth the wait. And if he’s at present responsible of avoiding the ferocious David Benavidez it’s value noting that Canelo hasn’t retired but. The person, when all is alleged and finished, has been consultant for the game. And if he strikes on to the likes of Crawford, Benavidez or mild heavyweight grasp Dmitry Bivol, he’ll proceed to be. Canelo’s profession is undeniably heading in direction of its conclusion. It’s value having fun with this ring grasp whereas we nonetheless can.
