By Victor Salazar
New York - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (45-1, 1, 32 KO’s) has already been on the biggest stage in the sport when he lost a decision to Floyd Mayweather in 2013. He returns once again to the big stage in what can be the most important fight of his career and his promoter Golden Boy Promotions when he meets Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KO’s) on November 21. It’s a high stakes bout and Canelo knows what’s on the line
“I know what’s on the line, more than titles but legacy of myself and Golden Boy,” Canelo told BoxingScene.com with Eric Gomez of Golden Boy Promotions translating. “It’s going to be a hard fight but we’re prepared.
Canelo will be more than a decade younger come fight night than Cotto but says with his youth, he has plenty of experience.
“I’m young but I’m experienced,” the former Jr. Middleweight champion said. “I also have my experience. We’re going to prepare for the hardest fight of my life. I think that we’re going to watch all the tape to get the best strategy to get the best advantage to beat Miguel Cotto.”
Cotto has been known to throw his a-side advantages to get what he wants in negotiations. Though it may not have been the easiest of negotiations, Canelo says he’s satisfied with the outcome.
“It is my moment but big fights like this take time to make,” stated Canelo. “That’s why we made the fight because both parties are comfortable with the purses and guarantees. I don’t like to talk bad about fighters but we both made the fight and we’re both happy.
Canelo wouldn’t take the bait either when asked about Cotto’s trainer Freddie Roach and his comments predicting a knockout and calling Canelo lazy.
“He can say what he wants but it’s me and Miguel in the ring and we’ll find out in the ring November 21.”
The catch weight of 155 was agreed upon by both fighter and Canelo feels that it will work on his favor as opposed to the 152 he had to drain himself to make against Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
“It’s harder to get down to 152. My last 3 fights have been at 155 and this is my weight and that’s where I need to be. I feel the most comfortable here. I think it’s my advantage.”