Today, I had the pleasure of attending Canelo Alvarez’s media workout at the San Diego House of Boxing. While the media thought they were just there to get a glimpse into Canelo’s workout preparation for his upcoming fight against Miguel Cotto, we were in for a surprise.
Oscar De La Hoya surprised Canelo at the workout with a special presentation to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Mexican superstar fighter’s first professional fight. A Mariachi band, balloons, confetti, and cake were used to greet Canelo as he entered his media workout today.
Canelo has arrived to Media Day #CottoCanelo #mediaday @BSO pic.twitter.com/314TrenP3L
— Tamantha (@Tamantha_5) October 29, 2015
Canelo was greeted by media who wanted to know how whether or not he was prepared for the upcoming November 21st fight against Cotto. He says:
“We are very prepared for this fight. It has been a great training camp we have been working on technique to make sure we are not surprised on fight night.
I have had great sparring partners for this fight, focusing on Cotto’s style of fighting. We also know he is a southpaw and that has been something we always work on.
I am not afraid of any fighter, but right now I am focused on Cotto. Once this fight is over we can move on to the next big fight.Every fight at this level has been difficult and the best that we can do is, be prepared. You can’t predict the outcome of a fight, but we make sure to leave not doubts in the ring.I want to fight the big fights and am not afraid to take risks. I believe my fighting style and opponents over the years have shown that. I am here to prove I am the best and the best way to do that is fighting the best.”
@OscarDeLaHoya and @Canelo #CottoCanelo #mediaday @BSO pic.twitter.com/fRQ57Oa0p4
— Tamantha (@Tamantha_5) October 29, 2015
After interviews, Canelo entered the ring to get a workout in. Canelo was swift and sharp as he sparred with one of his trainers. This will be the biggest fight this year since the Mayweather fight so it will be interesting to see whether or not Canelo can take home the title.
@Canelo #CottoCanelo pic.twitter.com/rxNPWt84IC
— Tamantha (@Tamantha_5) October 29, 2015
Cotto vs. Canelo will take place November 21 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.