By: Sean Crose
This May, Canelo Alvarez returns residence. The crimson haired star, who arguably stays the most well-liked boxer on the planet, might be combating once more in his Mexican homeland this spring. “I am ready to return to my home to defend my titles in the place where I was born and start my story with the people who have always supported me,” Canelo mentioned by way of video message with politician Enrique Alfaro. “In May of this year I will fight for Jalisco and celebrate with you the greatness of our land.” This growth frankly comes as no shock, as there had been discuss that Canelo can be combating in his homeland subsequent – although there had additionally been discuss that he is perhaps combating in Great Britain.
As he signifies within the message, not solely will Canelo be combating in his native Mexico, he might be combating in his residence state of Jalisco. He’s actually a local son who has executed nicely for himself. Canelo has primarily dominated the submit Mayweather period in boxing, in any case. He’s additionally been an outspoken and patriotic Mexican. Throw within the the truth that the person hasn’t fought south of the American border since defeating Kermit Citron manner again in 2011, and it’s little marvel why he desires to struggle in entrance of his residence crowd this time round.
Canelo’s May opponent seems to be Englishman John Ryder. Although not as large a reputation as a few of Canelo’s current opponents resembling Gennady Golovkin, Dmitry Bivol and Caleb Plant, Ryder has nonetheless taken possession of the interim WBO tremendous middleweight title. He’s additionally defeated Daniel Jacobs, which, though Jacobs was arguably previous his prime on the time, stays no small factor. With that in thoughts, the Londoner has been bested by two of Canelo’s earlier victims: Rocky Fielding and Callum Smith respectively. Canelo-Ryder might not be a superbout, however, frankly, Canelo deserves a hard-earned break.
While some high fighters battle as soon as, possibly twice a yr, none have been fed the regular weight-reduction plan of menacing competitors Canelo has. To take a look at Canelo’s resume is to be shocked by the opponents the person has confronted over the previous decade. Floyd Mayweather. Erislandy Lara. Miguel Cotto. Amir Khan, Sergey Kovalev, Billy Joe Saunders…the listing goes on and on. So, sure, Canelo deserves a break, particularly after dropping to Bivol final yr whereas making an attempt to achieve his second world title within the gentle heavyweight division. Here’s hoping Mexican followers benefit from the present this spring, irrespective of who it’s Canelo finally ends up dealing with.
