By Gerardo Romero
08 Mar 2024, 14:08 PM EST
The Mexican boxer and current undisputed super middleweight champion, Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, has become one of the most successful and important boxers in the world thanks to the large number of triumphs and titles he has achieved throughout his career. his career and that have allowed him to be among the elite of the free per pound; Despite this, he has been in charge of promoting other businesses that will allow him to continue generating income even when he retires professionally.
One of those that he is trying to take the most to new horizons is precisely that of the film branch, because Canelo Álvarez is currently serving as executive producer of the film ‘The Long Game’; This film is currently being directed by Julio Quintana and will be released next April in movie theaters in the United States.
This film production that the super middleweight champion is working on is based on the book Mustang Miracle, by Humberto G. García, which tells the story of five Mexican-American caddies who are in charge of founding a golf course in the city. of Texas and who ended up winning the state championship of this sport in 1957.
“From the first time I saw The Long Game I was inspired to provide whatever support was necessary. “I connected with the film on many levels and I am excited for the public to know more about real stories within the history of sports that have not been told,” said Canelo Álvarez, who has shown a deep love for golf in recent years. in a competitive manner.
“I am proud to be part of a team that shares the story of five Mexican-Americans with determination, drive and passion to create their own journey. “This film is an inspiration for the golf community and the world,” the boxer added in his statement.
The Long Game is being starred by Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Cheech Marin, Julian Works, Paulina Chávez, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Brett Cullen and Óscar Núñez, who represent each of the figures in this story that tells an event that marked a before and after for golf in the United States.
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