“Don’t Stain It, Doesn’t Even Reach the Heels Now”: Fans Slam Canelo Alvarez as Past Tiger Woods Remarks Resurfaces

Undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez has recently come under fire for past remarks he made about golf legend Tiger Woods. The Mexican boxer is gearing up to face John Ryder on May 6 in his homeland. However, Saul has received some criticism for his remarks to the 82-time PGA tour event winner.

Being an avid golfer himself, it was not shocking to see Alvarez speak about Woods. However, some of his remarks have been criticized by fans. During an interview with Graham Bensinger, Canelo revealed that he is an avid golfer and has been a fan of Tiger Woods since he won his first Masters in 1997. He went on to express his admiration for Woods and referred to him as the best golfer in history.

“All the time, all the time. Since 1997, when he won his first Masters, I see him and I follow Tiger. For me, without wanting to offend anyone, he is the best in history. Why? Because he took incredible shots at you,” said Alvarez.

However, fans have been quick to criticize Alvarez for his remarks made previously. Many fans are outraged that the Mexican champion would praise Woods, given the recent scandals surrounding the golfer’s personal life.

Update- Comments Translated From Spanish

Fans criticize Canelo Alvarez for his previous remarks on Tiger Woods

The fan reactions are translated from Spanish. A user named Jorge Hernandez urged Alvarez not to stain his image and gave his take on the comments. “Don’t stain it, doesn’t even reach the heels now it’s the wonder of golf,” he wrote.

Another user named Fausto Fernando Moreno Carrillo compared Alvarez and Woods and stated the differences between them. “Well in contrast Tiger faces the best in the world, super personal problems and is playing the best and Canelo only faced 2 of the best put a shit on him and then has faced pure unknown and almost retired,” he wrote.

A user named Botello Montiel claimed that Alvarez’s trick was to not fight. “The trick is not to “fight,” he wrote. Moreover, another user named Agustin Carlos Hernández Fernández found it hilarious that the Mexican wanted to be like Woods. “I wanna be like the tiger hahahahaha. It hits me,” he recalled.

Lastly, a fan had some harsh words for the undisputed champion as he compared him to Woods. “Being an a**hole in the same way. Do you doubt it?” he wrote.

This incident has highlighted the importance of athletes being mindful of their public statements. In today’s world, athletes are held to a higher standard than ever before, and even the smallest misstep can lead to public scrutiny and backlash. However, as sports fans, we must also remember that athletes are human beings who make mistakes and have their own opinions. While we may not always agree with them, it is important to respect their right to express themselves.

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