Canelo Álvarez lived an emotional moment with a boy who has the dream of becoming a boxer [Video]

Much has been said about Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez’s decision victory over Jaime Munguía, but a story emerged after the fight and involved a small 14-year-old boy who fulfilled his dream of meeting and sharing the one he stopped. many are the best Mexican boxer of all time.

In a press conference after the fight, Canelo Álvarez showed the media the story of Juan “El Güerito de Tepito”, the little boy who not only had the luxury of meeting his idol but was also in the preparation of Tapatío before to jump into the ring to face Munguía.

According to Canelo, the idea was for little Juan to know what happens behind the scenes during a world boxing card like the one on May 4 and he even dared to ratify him as the next champion born in Mexico despite his youth. .

“I didn’t help him (…) He’s a fighter and he was there in the locker room with us. He is going to be the next champion, God willing. Well, there he was seeing everything how it is handled in the locker room, which is a great experience for him, a motivation for him and he is the next (champion),” he said.

Minutes later it was Juan himself who celebrated Canelo Álvarez’s triumph and thanked him for living an unforgettable experience.

“(I am speechless. I am very excited, very happy and I am also very grateful to Canelo for the support he gave me by leaving the photo there. And thank you very much, this is an experience that I will never forget,” said the one who will now be classified as one of the promises in boxing.

Although Juan’s career is just beginning, it is expected that little by little he will continue to grow and perhaps, within a few years, he will have the full support, both monetary and managerial, from Canelo Álvarez, so that he can become the boxer he dreams of. and continue leaving Mexico high as the current undisputed champion does.

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