Julio César Chávez defends Canelo Álvarez legacy in boxing, Digi Mart USA News: Comparisons between Julio César Chávez and Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez have followed Mexican boxing for years. However, the historic champion from Sinaloa believes the fighter from Guadalajara deserves recognition for his career.
After 21 years in the sport and 14 world championships won across four different divisions, Álvarez has not fully become an idol of Mexican boxing, according to the reporting. For Chávez, the ongoing debate has become tiresome.
Chávez, known as “El César del Boxeo,” spoke at the CMB’s 64th Annual Convention, where he analyzed Canelo’s recent victory over Christian Mbilli to regain the super middleweight world title. He said Álvarez should be shown all possible respect.
“It is no longer in my hands to tell everyone to support him,” Chávez said. He added that the way Álvarez could win over the hearts of fans would be through a memorable battle.
“Canelo would need a war to earn the respect of all Mexicans,” he said.
Chávez also praised Álvarez warmly, describing him as a great fighter who has done a great deal for Mexican boxing and has achieved what no other Mexican has accomplished.
