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The undisputed super middleweight champion is back. Canelo Alvarez is gearing up to take on John Ryder on May 6th in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. John Ryder is the interim WBO super middleweight champion and an incredible fighter in his own right. He can certainly be not looked over. As of December 2022, Canelo is ranked the fourth-best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, as per DAZN. Hence it is natural that ‘Cinnamon’ is the betting favorite going into this fight.

Not to mention, his fights are a spectacle to witness, and his style interests fans around the world. The sheer aggressiveness in his offense in the later rounds to hunt down his opponents makes the fans inclined to watch him compete. No wonder why he is one of the most popular boxers of his generation. He continues to train his best ahead of his next fight and showcases the impeccable power behind his knockout punches.

Canelo Alvarez is cutting no corners in training for his upcoming bout

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Alvarez is a true fighter. He has accomplished what many boxers can only dream of. Yet, he continues to train like a young prospect and does not shy away from showcasing his training set-up. Recently, the Instagram page @Caneloteam shared an Instagram story that featured a training clip of Alvarez hitting the pads.

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Alvarez appears to showcase his powerful check hook. The fans were left in awe of his offense and world-class head movement. The fans are always interested to see the drills he inculcates in his workouts to develop such impeccable skills. His fight against Ryder is crucial for him to climb the ranks of the Pound-for-pound list once again. Only time will tell how the fight plays out. For all we know, both their fighting styles will provide top-notch entertainment.

Will Canelo become the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world if he defeats John Ryder?

As the Mexican champion prepares to face John Ryder for the undisputed super middleweight title, Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora discuss whether he would be the pound-for-pound best again.

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In a video posted by DAZN boxing, one of the panelists stated, “He is still going to be elite, yes he is still going to be a pay-per-view star absolutely but the pound-for-pound number one belongs to Crawford.”

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Indeed, Alvarez is still the top draw and an elite fighter. Do you think Canelo will the become pound-for-pound best boxer again? Do share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below.

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