In the eyes of many, the greatest Mexican-born professional boxer of all time is Julio César Chávez. ESPN, The Ring, and BoxRec all have him ranked amongst the top 80 fighters to have ever graced a boxing ring. The most legendary aspect of his legendary career is the fact that it started off with an 89-0 record. Chavez took on all comers, whether they were American, fellow Mexicans, or international opponents until his final bout in 2005. With Chavez's career in the rearview mirror, Canelo Álvarez has claimed the mantle of Mexico's most legendary boxer. His win-loss record of 61-2-2 record has helped him earn the distinction of "top pound-for-pound boxer in the world." The undisputed super-middleweight champion is set to take on GGG in the third installment of their storied in-ring rivalry this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. But as the wins continue to pile, the 32-year-old has made it abundantly clear that he will no longer seek to add victories to the win column at the expense of his fellow countrymen.
In a recent interview with USA Today, Álvarez was asked about the prospect of partaking in a super fight with Gilberto "Zuro" Ramirez (43-0). But he quickly shot down the idea, stating that he would not face off against another Mexican-born fighter out of respect for their native country, even at the risk of disappointing boxing fans all over the world and missing out on a massive payday for both parties.
"If it’s Zurdo, I don’t want to fight with Mexicans … I represent Mexico," Alvarez said. "I think Zurdo has a chance to win (against Bivol), and I want him to win."
If Álvarez defeats GGG on Saturday night, he will be presented with a slew of potential opponents for his next bout, including a possible rematch with the last to defeat him, Dimitri Bivol.
Source: MSN
