For Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, Caleb Plant will not make it past the ninth round | Other Sports | sports

The fighter Mexican Saúl Canelo Alvarez arrived this Tuesday in Las Vegas from San Diego and entered the MGM Grand Arena to the rhythm of mariachi and with the song of Guadalajara to later ensure that Saturday’s super middleweight unification bout against the American Caleb Plant it wouldn’t make it past the ninth round.

“I am very clear that the fight will be defined in my favor between the seventh and ninth rounds, ”said Álvarez, who will play the titles of the World Boxing Council (WBC), the World Organization (WBO) and the World Association (WBA), while Plant will expose that of the International Federation of Boxing (FIB).

Álvarez who said he was happy to return to Las Vegas, where he debuted in 2013, insisted that the fight is just another step in his legacy by facing a good rival.

This will be the eighth time that Canelo Álvarez arrives at the MGM Grand, it must be remembered that in November 2019 he knocked out Russian Sergey Kovalev to establish himself as a four-time world champion.

“Nothing new for me, there are no differences and it is always a pleasure to return to Las Vegas,” said Álvarez, 31, and 56-1-2, with 38 wins achieved by knockout. “It is something very important for me, legacy, what is at stake on Saturday with the unification of the title and I want to make history with the victory”.

Álvarez, who took a $ 40 million purse for 10 for Plant, noted that he has nothing personal against the American champion, but I would take advantage of all its qualities to get the win.

“I like boxing, I enjoyed it to the fullest when I’m in the ring,” Alvarez stressed. “He is a good fighter, but it is nothing new for me, because I have already faced others which have also been very good ”.

The Mexican champion is convinced that the historic opportunity he has to unify titles will not let it pass and on the contrary, he will be able to get the best of his boxing in the ring.

“We have done a great preparation, we are ready for the great duel and I’m sure that with everyone’s help we will make history ”, Álvarez reiterated. “The triumph will go to Mexico and all those who have always trusted in my career as a professional.”

Álvarez insisted that being at the gates of a unification combat is something that by itself already motivates, but in his case it will also do it for give great joy to all Mexicans. (D)