Saul Canelo Alvarez is one month away from returning to the ring to face Dmitry Bivol in the search for the WBA (World Boxing Association) belt. It will be the first challenge he faces after unifying at 168 pounds in November 2021.
For this reason, expectations have been generated around the Mexican contest and the level that he can demonstrate above the ring. Despite the arduous preparation that Canelo is carrying out alongside Eddy Reynoso, for Óscar Valdez, there is still a certain risk for Tapatio and he has some concern about what may happen next May 7.
The Canelo Team member is somewhat suspicious of the contest because he considered that it could be “dangerous” to upgrade the light heavyweight since Saul would come with a certain disadvantage in relation to Bivol's experience.
In videoconference, the World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion confessed his fears of Canelo vs. Bivol and sent a warning to his training partner in which he pointed out that the difference in weight and height may be a factor that plays against Alvarez.
Valdez took stock of Saúl Alvarez's stature with the Russian boxer and although he recognized the best pound-for-pound fighting technique, he still has concerns and called it “a difficult fight” the event that will take place in Las Vegas, Nevadas.
Although Saul Alvarez has already had fights at 175 pounds, for Óscar Valdez the experience of the reigning WBA champion would limit Canelo, so Saúl's performance could be different compared to his previous appearances in the light heavyweight. Therefore, the member of the Canelo Team dared to express his concerns:
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