Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, undisputed super middleweight champion, was honest with himself and admitted that You are not interested in making a career as a golfer, since their intention is to play tournaments just for your fun.
In an interview with BoxingScene, Canelo Álvarez stated that he really enjoys practicing this sport, but explained that To become a golf professional you have to start at a very young age. and the Mexican four-division champion is no longer so.
“No (he is interested in a career in golf). I just want to play tournaments for fun. I really enjoy golf, but To be a golfer you have to start very young. I need to be honest with myself. “I am going to enjoy golf a lot,” he declared.
Canelo Álvarez has achieved great feats as a professional boxer and is recognized as one of the best pound for pound in boxing, but He also developed a love for golf in recent years and has participated in different tournaments. The fact that the man from Guadalajara now also practices this sport has been the cause of criticism because fans think that he has somewhat neglected his original profession.
The Guadalajara native’s passion for golf led him to become involved as executive producer of the feature film “The Long Game”, which debuted in theaters this week and is based on the book “Mustang Miracle.” The film tells the true story of five Mexican-American caddies who learned to play the sport and then created their own course in Texas during the 1950s.
In fact, Canelo Álvarez expressed that He is more interested in getting involved in Hollywood projects like “The Long Game” and also focus on his business empire, led by his VMC canned cocktail, than a career in golf.
For now, the Mexican champion is training to return to the ring to fight Jaime Munguía in a duel where for the first time two Mexicans will compete for the four belts on May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, 33, showed that He is still at the top and increased his legacy in the sport after beating Jermell Charlo by unanimous decision. The undisputed 168-pound champion has a record of 60 wins (39 by knockout), two losses and two draws in his professional career.
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