Canelo Alvarez has signed a contract extension with TV Azteca, a Mexican network, confirming his intention to continue boxing for another five years. The implications of this decision for Canelo’s devoted fans are uncertain, as they hope to see him face the top competitors in the super middleweight division instead of selectively choosing opponents, a trend he has followed since moving up to this weight class in 2020.
The announcement of Canelo’s renewal with Azteca was made by the network itself, expressing gratitude for his trust and emphasizing his commitment to boxing for at least five more years. However, it remains to be seen whether Canelo will indeed remain in the sport until the age of 38, considering the physical toll and the number of fights he has already experienced throughout his career. It is challenging to believe that he will willingly continue fighting for such an extended period.
One potential strategy for Canelo to prolong his career for another five years is to avoid facing formidable opponents in the super middleweight division, such as David Benavidez and David Morrell. Instead, he could focus on defending his undisputed championship against easier targets. By carefully selecting his opponents and fighting only twice a year, Canelo could maintain his position at the top of the super middleweight division without risking a loss.
While it would be disappointing to witness Canelo’s success being achieved by avoiding the challenging fighters at 168 pounds, this has been a recurring pattern since his move to this weight class four years ago. With the exception of his unsuccessful venture into the light heavyweight division against Dmitry Bivol, Canelo has faced a list of opponents that includes Jermell Charlo, John Ryder, Caleb Plant, Billy Joe Saunders, Avni Yildirim, Callum Smith, and Rocky Fielding.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com