A biography for Canelo Alvarezhasn’t been written yet.
“I will fight the fight I need to fight to win.”
“I just want to create my own history.”
“I just love what I do. I'm not worried about any burnout.”
“I like working with my own body weight, and I just do the best job I can to be healthy and strong, both before and after a fight.”
“What matters most is the win.”
“I've learned from every single fight, every single opponent - some great fighters.”
“I get motivated by the fact people are following me, that they want a photo or say 'vamos' or 'Canelo.'”
“I fought the best; I've never been afraid of anyone.”
“I prepare myself to fight; I prepare myself for myself.”
“I love brawling, but I'm a smart fighter.”
“My goal in boxing is to be the best.”
“There are boxing fans, and there are fans of the UFC. People want to see blood, but people like both.”
“If I can utilise anything, I'll utilise it.”
“I'm training and preparing because nothing is predictable in boxing. I'm preparing for those rounds, and if it happens that I get a shot, whatever advantage I have, I will be ready for 12 rounds.”
“I started boxing because of my brother. And then I came to admire the all-time greats, like Roberto Duran and Muhammad Ali. I'd say I admired Ali more than any fighter in my life.”
“I look like this for a reason. I was born this way. It was God-given.”
“I'm very conscious of Miguel Cotto's career... I need to do my part on that night to have victory and create my own legacy in this sport of boxing.”
“Sometimes, once a fight starts, you have to do what you have to do to win.”
“I do work on a little bit of weights just to get my power up.”