Canelo Alvarez ‘Very Motivated’ To Fight In Miami To Represent All Latinos

Canelo Alvarez is excited to fight in Miami this Saturday against Avni Yildirim when he looks to defend WBC, WBA Super and Ring Magazine World Super-Middleweight titles.

Alvarez already his next fight booked after to face Billy Joe Saunders in May. Yet, he is focused on facing Yildirim and eager to fight in Miami.

“I feel very motivated to be in Miami and have this fight,” said Canelo Alvarez (via boxingscene). “And to put on a great show for the people there because I don’t just represent Mexico, I represent all Latinos.

“I like everything about Miami and I am very happy to be here, it is an honor to fight at Hard Rock Stadium. I feel very excited, very happy, it’s even more motivation for me. To open another door in order to have another home for my fights. I really feel very happy.

“They only let us put 15,000 people in because of the pandemic, but with that we are fine. Last time in San Antonio it was around 12,000 and the stadium sounded like it was full. Let’s hope that normalcy will arrive soon, and the stadium can be filled, but with 15,000 I feel very good, and if there were 1,000 it would be the same, the support of the people is incredible, and I feel very grateful.

“You do feel the vibe of the fans when they are yelling and that motivates you much more, but you have to get into your head that in the end you are the only one up in the ring. I always prepare 100 percent.”

Canelo Alvarez has not fought in Florida since December 2008 where he beat Raul Pinzon. The hope for the Mexican is to have this fight be the beginning of many fights in Miami.

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