“The Mexican is ready to continue performing”, — write: sport.ua
“It’s been 20 years, but I still feel the same fire as when I first stepped into the ring. Every victory and trial has made me who I am.
I am grateful to my family, fans and Mexico – you are my strength and inspiration. I dedicate everything I have achieved to my people. The fight continues, and my passion only grows,” said Canelo.
On the night of September 14, a large-scale boxing evening took place at the “Allegiant Stadium” arena in Las Vegas (USA), the main event of which was the fight for the title of absolute world champion. Representatives of the second middle weight (up to 76.2 kg) met in the ring – the holder of the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF titles from Mexico Saul Alvarez (63–2–2, 39 KOs) and the American Terence Crawford (41–0, 31 KOs).
The representative of the USA defeated his opponent after 12 rounds of intense confrontation, took the world championship titles from the Mexican and became the first boxer to win the title of absolute in three divisions.