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Canelo Alvarez is set to thrill his fans once again after his recent victory over British opponent John Ryder in his hometown of Guadalajara. This year, Alvarez has another exciting showdown planned as he prepares to face Jermell Charlo, who is moving up two weight categories for a chance at Alvarez’s title. While Alvarez is the clear favorite for the upcoming fight, Charlo is not to be underestimated. Showing great motivation, Charlo recently even shared a clip of him training intensely.

However, concerns have been raised among fans that Canelo may not be taking the fight as seriously as he should. Recently, he participated in a golf tournament, leading many fans to caution him against underestimating Charlo. Nevertheless, the Mexican icon has now commenced his 10-week training camp, alleviating some worries. He took to Instagram to share the news, posting a video of himself showcasing his shadowboxing skills in the ring. With all eyes on him, Alvarez must give his all in this upcoming bout.

The Clip of Canelo Alvarez beginning his training camp evokes comparisons

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Boxing commentator Michael Benson shared the clip on his Twitter account. With the fight against Jermell Charlo approaching, fans took to social media to express their excitement and admiration for the Mexican boxing superstar. One fan Rudd expressed confidence in Canelo’s abilities, stating, “Canelo isn’t worried.” This sentiment was echoed by many others who have unwavering faith in the fighter’s skills and determination.

Another fan, El Patron was dismissive of Charlo’s chances against the undisputed champion. Furthermore, he sarcastically remarked, “Dudes really think Mell gots a shot lol”.

However, Versah took a slightly different stance. They shared the video of Jermell training for the bout and wrote, “Bro been out golfing not taking training seriously jermell destroying him”.

Meanwhile, Daniel Joyner reminded everyone of Canelo’s consistency. He stated that people disregard that Canelo has been “consistently fighting 2-3 times a year for the past decade.” Moreover, he further added that Alvarez has “only been out of camp for 2 months.”

Another fan, yourmomsbasement claimed, “Jermell gonna get that payday than take another year off”.

Also, ANDRENO3k pointed out how ironic it would be if Charlo would pull off an upset becoming “two time undisputed while climbing two weight classes.”

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Overall, the reactions from fans reveal a mix of excitement, confidence, and differing perspectives regarding the upcoming Canelo Alvarez versus Jermell Charlo fight. What do you think about the upcoming bout? What do you feel about Alvarez training into overtime for this fight? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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