Canelo Alvarez, ahead of his highly anticipated fight against Jermell Charlo, recently had an interesting encounter with NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes.
The two athletes were spotted together at a golf tournament, where they engaged in some friendly shadowboxing.
Canelo Alvarez shifts focus to September bout
In a surprising move, Alvarez chose Jermell Charlo as his next challenger, opting for him over David Benavidez. This decision has left some fans disappointed, as they had expected a matchup with Benavidez.
Saul, through his social media accounts, has officially announced that he’s focused on facing Jermell on September 30 in Las Vegas. This clash between two undisputed world champions has generated immense anticipation among boxing enthusiasts, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
Canelo Alvarez starting training camp today for the Jermell Charlo fight on Sept 30th…
[🎥 @Canelo] pic.twitter.com/s2ZEPpwg13
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 17, 2023
Regarding his decision, Alvarez has shared his reasoning behind selecting Jermell over his twin brother. The Mexican superstar likely considered various factors such as boxing styles, rankings, and overall marketability when making his decision.
After enjoying some leisure time at a golf tournament, Canelo Alvarez has shifted his focus back to intense training for his upcoming fight. In a recent update on his social media, Alvarez shared a video showcasing his rigorous training session.
“I WILL IGNORE HIM” CANELO ALVAREZ ADMITS DAVID BENAVIDEZ WILL NOT HAPPE… https://t.co/jOXZHzrI9p
Click link for full video ☝🏽
SUSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL#MartinHarutyunyan pic.twitter.com/DQx1vnuRAX— RICHIE VALINZ (@SouthpawTV773) July 16, 2023
Alvarez seen shadowboxing with Patrick Mahomes in celebrity golf tournament
During the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, fans of both Canelo Alvarez and Patrick Mahomes were thrilled to witness the interaction between these two stars from different sports.
The sight of the Mexican super middleweight boxing icon and the $450 million NFL quarterback engaging in some lighthearted shadowboxing generated a great deal of excitement among their respective fan bases.
While Mahomes engaged in shadowboxing during their meeting, Alvarez is exemplifying his unwavering dedication to his craft by tirelessly striving for peak performance in his upcoming fight.
Canelo Alvarez in awe of Patrick Mahomes' basketball talent as they play together at a celebrity golf tournament this weekend…
[🎥 @J810Anderson] pic.twitter.com/fPd9iGfq6O
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 15, 2023
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