Canelo Alvarez heaps praise on Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
With Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano making history just one week before his own fight, Canelo Alvarez still had the bout fresh in his mind when asked about it.
“Of course, I saw the fight, it was amazing,” said Alvarez.
“I really like to see women put on these kinds of shows and these kid of fights. It’s amazing.
🗣️ “I saw that fight, it was amazing! Congratulations to @KatieTaylor & @Serranosisters” – @Canelo 👏
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“I really feel proud about that fight and congratulations to Serrano and Taylor. They did a really good job.”
The fight has received high praise especially for raising the profile of women’s boxing and with daughters of his own, Alvarez emphasised his support for what Serrano and Taylor have done for the sport.
“It feels great because I have two daughters and that made me feel really happy because a lot more opportunities for women is amazing.”
Being one of the greats
When it comes to his own upcoming bout, Alvarez also had positive things to say about his next opponent, Dmitry Bivol.
🗣 “I want to be one of the greatest fighters in history!”
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“For me, he’s the best in 175 (lbs division). That makes me feel alive and motivated. For me, it’s a really big challenge but I like it.”
One thing that Taylor, Serrano and Alvarez all share is the dream to be the best, a goal which Alvarev is nearing, if not already at, in his own career.
“At the end of the day, what I want is to become one of the greatest fighters in boxing history so now is my time and I feel great.”
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