In a lighthearted moment before his upcoming fight, Canelo Alvarez was taken aback by a fan’s amusing request for him to get his wife pregnant, leading to a hilarious exchange.
Canelo is set to return to the boxing ring this Saturday to defend his Super Middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga. The Mexican boxing champion enters the bout as a heavy favorite, boasting an impressive 61-2 professional record.
During a pre-fight press event with a live audience, the host remarked how well-received Canelo is, saying, “The crowd absolutely loves you; one guy in the back said he would let you get his wife pregnant—they’re die-hard fans!”
The 34-year-old champion was momentarily stunned but quickly laughed it off, responding playfully, “He’s smart!” His witty reply elicited laughter from both the host and the audience, further lightening the atmosphere despite the serious nature of the upcoming fight.
Canelo will face Berlanga, who remains unbeaten with a record of 22 wins and 17 knockouts, but the pre-fight build-up hasn’t been devoid of tension. The champion recently engaged in an online dispute with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, who accused Canelo of avoiding tough matchups against fighters like Terence Crawford.
Alalshikh took to X, stating: “I know why he [Canelo] doesn’t like the way I do business—because I only target big fights at fair prices. Of course, anyone who prefers easy fights won’t appreciate that. After his loss to Bivol, he’s been on the lookout for easier fights. I’m not afraid to face Benavidez or Crawford.”
As tensions rise in the boxing world, Canelo keeps his spirits high, ready to face his next challenge in the ring.
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