By Dan Ambrose: Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya has revealed that he plans on attending Canelo Alvarez’s subsequent battle on November sixth to assist him in his battle towards Caleb Plant on the MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment in Las Vegas.
Canelo (56-1-2, 38 KOs) is vying for the undisputed 168-lb championship towards the unbeaten IBF tremendous middleweight champion Plant (21-0, 12 KOs). Alvarez, 31, can have his WBA, WBC & WBO titles at stale for this four-belt championship battle on SHOWTIME Boxing PPV.
De La Hoya was requested on social media this query by one of many posters:
“Are you bitter that Canelo already has an even bigger legacy than you?”
De La Hoya’s response:
“I’m truly going to his battle to assist him,” stated De La Hoya on social media about him attending Canelo Alvarez’s battle with Caleb Plant on November sixth.
CANELO CAN’T SURPASS DE LA HOYA
Effectively, when it comes to accomplishments, De La Hoya (39-6, 30 KOs) did extra in his boxing profession than Canelo Alvarez in profitable six division world titles. It’s unlikely Canelo will dare attempt to win six-division world titles as a result of he would wish to go as much as Bridgerweight to perform that job.
For Canelo to win seven division world titles, it could require him to go as much as heavyweights, and he’s too tiny at 5’8″ to beat any of the present heavyweight champions.
To date, Canelo has gained 4 division titles, however he’s not anticipated to match or surpass De La Hoya’s accomplishment except he captures titles at cruiserweight [200-lbs], Bridgerweight [224 lbs], and heavyweight [unlimited].
“Canelo, it’s like a company, it’s not only a workforce,” stated former WBC gentle heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk to ESNEWS. “So, they know what to do, when to do, do. I’m positive they’re [Team Canelo] doing every part proper towards this man [Plant], and my prediction is Canelo for positive.
“I feel it’s going to be a stoppage within the second half. Canelo will put on him out after which will cease him within the second half of the late rounds. Large for me,” stated Gvozdyk when requested how huge of a battle it could be between him and Canelo.
“Pay attention, if he [Canelo] would give me this chance, I’d come again tomorrow. I don’t see nobody now that may beat Canelo.
GVOZYK PICKS CANELO OVER BETERBIEV
“That is boxing, types make fights. So, I feel [Artur] Beterbiev won’t be a tough battle for Canelo due to the model.
“Beterbiev is all the time making an attempt to come back inside, however he’s mainly not working inside. He desires to be near you, however not likely near you. Canelo due to his actions, I’m positive he’ll be capable to deal with his [Beterbiev] energy as a result of he’s a very sturdy man.
“However Canelo confirmed with GGG [Gennadiy Golovkin], GGG, I feel he hits more durable than Beterbiev. Beterbiev all the time has the identical plan.
“He’s supposed to come back nearer to you and break you down,” continued Gvozdyk. “I’m not likely positive he’ll be capable to do that with Canelo. I feel Canelo [will defeat Beterbiev],” stated Gvozdyk.
“I feel Canelo additionally,” stated coach Robert Garcia in selecting Saul Alvarez to beat Beterbiev. “And I feel he’s too good, good protection.”
“And I suppose [Dmitry] Bivol can be harder for Canelo, although I feel Beterbiev would beat Bivol, however when it comes to types, I imagine Bivol can be harder for Canelo,” stated Gvozdyk.
