A sincere boxer is always critical of himself and understands that honest analysis of his fights is essential to his development. Similarly, Canelo Alvarez, before moving on from a contest he just had, spends significant time going through his performance. In this manner, the Mexican boxer can identify the mistakes he made during a fight. Speaking of which, in his latest interaction with Adela Micha, Alvarez revealed what goes on in his mind during and after a fight!

Anybody who has ever been in the ring would know that once the bell rings, other than their opponent, hardly anything occupies the boxer’s attention. Similarly, when Canelo Alvarez is boxing, he thoroughly focuses on studying his opponent’s behavior and the reactions favorable for a win. So, dwelling on his matches, Alvarez recalled the times he found himself too absorbed in the fights!

Not everything conforms to the plan and in a fight, a lot is subject to improvisation. “There are times that I have gotten lost. There are times that I don’t remember what happened in the fight. I mean, I’m so involved in what I’m doing, I’m so focused,” Canelo Alvarez told Adela Micha. He went on.

While in the fight Canelo Alvarez would have solved the puzzle and would know exactly what he needed to execute in the next round. “I want to stop and continue because I already know what I have to do,” Alvarez added excitedly. And once the fight and the post-fight interviews are over, away from the eyes of the media, he studies the videos of his performance.

“[I am not satisfied] until I remember everything that happened in the fight until I see it again that same night. I always see it again,” the undisputed Super-Middleweight champion said. He concluded saying, “I see my mistakes so as not to make them again.” Now that is the attitude of a sincere and dedicated boxer, determined to improve his craft! Hearing this, Micha informed Alvarez that some people grumbled at his last performance.

Canelo Alvarez defends his performance against Jaime Munguia

In his last fight against Jaime Munguia in May, Canelo Alvarez demonstrated quality inside fighting. By knocking down Munguia in the fourth round, with his power and accuracy, Canelo proved he was miles above his compatriot. However, before Canelo landed the uppercut on Jaime in that round, he attempted the shot several times as Munguia compromised his guard in proximity. Yet, the “young lion” in Oscar De La Hoya’s words, could not see the blow coming which shows he was still deficient in fight IQ.

However, Canelo Alvarez’s chief complaint is that Munguia was no risk-taker in the ring. So, defending his victory, Canelo said, “But [for] those who know about boxing, I had a very good, very intelligent with my possibilities at that moment. If you see the fighter he never threw, he never took a risk, he never threw his right. He didn’t want to risk. He never risked anything.”

In his opinion, it is difficult to produce a “good fight” when the opponent hesitates to risk. With that said, what do you think of Canelo Alvarez’s post-fight ritual? Let us know in the comments below.