C. Alvarez (photo) rejects fight against J. Masvidal. Photo: Reproduction/ Instagram @canelo
The challenge between boxing stars and MMA athletes seems to be becoming more and more common in the fighting world, but not for Canelo Alvarez placeholder image, Apparently. After being challenged by Jorge masvidal, one of the biggest names in the UFC today, the world champion stated that he sees no advantage in exchanging forces against an athlete from another sport. In an interview with 'Little Giant Boxing', the athlete was against the events involving such relationships.
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“I say this with all due respect, I have nothing to do with his (Masvidal) sport and I feel the same way about him venturing into mine. Looking from the business side, it's attractive, but it's not a challenge for me. It’s not a priority,” said Canelo.
The athlete started to be challenged by Jorge when the new MMA star defeated Nate diaz in the main fight of UFC 244, valid for the symbolic belt that enshrined the 'Most Thick' in the sport. After a profitable show, Masvidal, who recently stated that he will only act for big numbers, started to call on the icon of the 'noble art' for a fight.
“Canelo is a better boxer and he throws 10 more jabs than me because he dedicates himself to it all the time. So, he is a better boxer. But I can bring elements that are not normally used in legal fights”, said Jorge at the time.
Alvarez, in turn, tried to minimize the chances of a meeting with the UFC fighter. Always speaking with caution, taking care not to disrespect the North American, the boxing champion stated that these are two completely different disciplines and it is complicated to take a risk of this magnitude.
“It’s just money and nothing else. If they really liked boxing, they would have practiced the sport from an early age. I say with all due respect, I like what they do in their sports and they are good athletes there. But, in boxing, it’s a completely different situation”, concluded the star.
Recently, Canelo made history by winning yet another title in his brilliant career. In early November, the athlete, by beating Sergey Kovalev, became the new WBO (World Boxing Organization) light heavyweight champion. At just 29 years old, the athlete has had 56 fights, with two draws and one defeat, suffered by Floyd Mayeaweather in 2013.
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