“Money Is Not Everything”: Canelo Alvarez’s Hometown Hero Mentality Shines Through in Wake of Next Fight

Canelo Alvarez is more than just a boxing star. The Mexican hard hitter has a fan following unmatched by any other professional. He is known as the fighter with finesse. Alvarez has had a lot of fights in the last few years, but there was always something missing from those fights. Fighting in one’s own country is a sensation every boxer wants to feel. And Alvarez will be experiencing that sensation after a long time in his homecoming fight in Mexico. He is set to defend his titles against John Ryder in May.

Recently, in an interview, Alvarez was asked about him losing money to make this fight happen in front of his home crowd. And the undisputed Super Middleweight champion gave a heartwarming response to this question.

Canelo Alvarez’s mindset ahead of his homecoming fight

The ‘Cinnamon’ will be fighting in Mexico for the first time in the last 11 years. He last fought in his home country to defend his WBO Junior Middleweight title. In an interview with Snow Queen, Alvarez expressed his excitement to be able to fight in Mexico after such a long wait. He said, “I am so excited to come back home at the peak of my career and bring my people the experience that I have been involved in these years.” Alvarez was further asked about him losing money in this fight and the champ had a delightful answer to that.

Alvarez said, “Sometimes money is not everything. For me the most important thing is to bring to Jalisco for the people.” The people of Guadalajara have indeed waited a long time to witness the Alvarez fighting live on home soil. Recently, Alvarez talked about fighting arguably the most promising prospect at present, David Benavidez.

Eddie Hearn on Alvarez losing money for the fight

The British Promoter recalled the time when he went to Eddy Reynoso and Alvarez for potential venues for the fight. He said, “We’ve got enough for Middle east, Las Vegas. We looked at one Sofi stadium.” But, as lucrative as these offers seem, Alvarez rejected the offers in the first instance and said, “No it’s time to bring it home for the people,” Hearn added.

This gesture is just a depiction of Alvarez’s patriotism for his country and his love for his people. Cinco de Mayo week has been booked for the fight and fans worldwide will certainly tune in to watch this fight.

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