via Getty
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 27: Boxer Canelo Alvarez of Mexico trains for his upcoming fight against Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, July 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Tom Hogan/Getty Images)
via Getty
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 27: Boxer Canelo Alvarez of Mexico trains for his upcoming fight against Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, July 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Tom Hogan/Getty Images)
In the world of boxing, few stories defy the conventional script. Enter Canelo Alvarez. He’s not your typical boxing legend. While many fighters recount tales of family propelling them forward, Canelo’s narrative is, well, different. A recent candid chat with Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM unearthed some unexpected details.
His father wasn’t a fan of his boxing dreams. Instead, visions of textbooks and conventional careers danced in his father’s head. Yet, it wasn’t a coach or a fiery passion for the sport that drew him to the ring. It was a moment, a memory, watching someone close. Not revealing all, but consider this: how often does one find motivation in defiance?
When Canelo Alvarez chose gloves over books: A decision that changed boxing
Canelo Alvarez, often heralded as one of the boxing greats, boasts a career laden with accolades. He has tackled and defeated some of the most formidable opponents in the ring. His prowess has led him to multiple world championships in four weight classes, including light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight. The boxing world reveres Alvarez not just for his power punches but also for his strategic mind in the ring.
However, every legend has a beginning, and Canelo’s is as poignant as his punches are powerful. During his recent interview with Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM, the candid conversation revealed unexpected tidbits about his origin story. The interviewer inquired, “Now your dad didn’t approve of you boxing early on, right?”
Without missing a beat, Canelo shared, “He didn’t want me to be involved in boxing because he wanted me to study, be in school, and enjoy ice creams and everything. But I told him, ‘This is what I want. If you want to support me, it’s fine; if not, that’s also fine.'”
Alvarez reveals how he ended up loving the sport
Further delving into his initiation into the sport. The interviewer pressed on, “For people that don’t know, how did you get into boxing? Usually, it’s the fathers that push their children into it. So, what got you into the sport?” Recalling the poignant moment that marked his journey’s start, Canelo answered, “My older brother began boxing. When I saw him get his first professional fight, that’s when I fell in love with boxing. I knew then, this is what I want for my life.”
From a father’s disapproval to an older brother’s inadvertent inspiration, life laid out an unexpected path for young Canelo. And, as we’ve seen, he didn’t just walk that path; he championed it, proving that sometimes, destiny is not what is handed to you, but what you choose to pursue.
Also Read: “Everybody Wants Drama”: Canelo Alvarez Refuses to Disrespect Jermell Charlo
As you reflect upon Canelo’s journey, consider what drives your own passions and pursuits. Every story has a beginning, and often, it’s the most unassuming moments that shape our trajectory in profound ways.
Watch this story: Five Times Canelo Alvarez Displayed His Impenetrable Head Movement
