Boxing Fans Eager to See if ‘Vintage Canelo Alvarez‘ Emerges in Pivotal Title Defense
As Canelo Alvarez prepares to defend his status as the face of boxing and the undisputed super-middleweight champion on Saturday night, boxing enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating whether the Mexican superstar will showcase his formidable skills of old.
Former champion Timothy Bradley Jr. noted that Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) hasn’t recorded a knockout in his last four fights and even suffered a defeat against light-heavyweight titleholder Dmitrii Bivol. Bradley questions if Alvarez will “bring the best out of himself” against unbeaten Mexican compatriot and ex-junior-middleweight champion Jaime Munguia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“A vintage Canelo Alvarez is something we haven’t seen in the recent past.”
– Timothy Bradley Jr.
The consequences of a potential Alvarez loss are significant, as it would compromise his status as the sport’s most popular fighter and his standing on the pound-for-pound list, potentially signaling the end of his era. As Bradley aptly stated, “A vintage Canelo Alvarez is something we haven’t seen in the recent past.“
Fellow analysts Chris Algieri and Paulie Malignaggi have also weighed in on the intriguing matchup. Algieri is eager to see if the passionate Latino fight fans in attendance can inspire Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs) to withstand Alvarez’s formidable power, while Malignaggi questioned whether Munguia’s vulnerability to heavy shots will be further exposed by the disciplined Alvarez.
The impending bout promises to provide valuable insights into Alvarez’s current form and the future trajectory of his illustrious career. Boxing enthusiasts are poised to witness a potentially pivotal moment in the sport’s landscape as the pound-for-pound king aims to reassert his dominance on Saturday night.
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