"Two decades later, with a legacy built on titles and big stages, Álvarez paused to reflect on his development from red-headed teenager who dreamed of being the best in the world to the current king of Mexican boxing with 63 victories. "I've achieved everything in boxing, imagine how satisfying that is for me," Álvarez told L.A. Times en Español during his training camp in Reno, Nev."
""I think I've done some really good things in boxing and I'm very proud of that kid who started out with the dream of being the best in the world," said the 35-year-old from Jalisco. That kid, as his brother, Ricardo, recalls, was no different from any other teen in Guadalajara, except for an unusual obsession: to succeed in a brutal and demanding sport. His journey began in local gyms, under the tutelage of Chepo Reynoso and his son, Eddy, who saw extraordinary potential."
Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez marks a 20-year professional boxing career that began at age 15 with a debut against Abraham González. He has compiled 63 victories and holds four world titles. He will defend those belts against the undefeated Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The 35-year-old plans a private but large celebration on his anniversary, with its scale tied to the fight outcome. Álvarez trained in Guadalajara under Chepo Reynoso and his son Eddy, who identified his potential. His brother Ricardo remembers a driven teenager singularly focused on succeeding in a brutal, demanding sport.
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