A Direct Shot at Canelo ÁLvarez! Claims That the Mexican Boxer Is Already ‘Old
Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez’s legacy is under the microscope. For Sergio Mora, former Super Welter-weight World Champion, the man from Guadalajara is no longer the dominant boxer who once stunned the world. In a recent interview with DAZN Boxing, the ‘Latin Snake’ did not hold back in pointing it out
At 35 years old and with a professional career that began at 15, Canelo has accumulated physical mileage that, according to Mora, is irreversible. 'At this point, Canelo is an old man. With 68 professional fights, he can no longer fight at the same level. We will not see the great pound-for-pound fighter he used to be,' he stated emphatically.
Why are the knockouts no longer happening?
One of the most frequent criticisms of the Mexican star in recent years is his inability to finish fights early. Mora attributes this to a loss of power in the legs, a classic symptom of athletic decline:
"When your legs no longer support you, you stop looking for the knockout and start thinking about crossing the finish line. You begin to pace yourself to reach the final rounds, and you worry more about your health than the show," the former boxer explained.
Who is the critic?
Sergio Mora rose to stardom after winning the first season of the reality show The Contender. Inside the ring, he achieved glory by seizing the WBC Super Welterweight world title from Vernon Forrest. Since his retirement, he has established himself as one of the most outspoken analysts for the DAZN network.
The debate surrounding Álvarez’s decline is more alive than ever. While his detractors see the lack of knockouts as an unmistakable sign of chronic fatigue, his supporters remain confident that his experience and technique will allow him to continue reigning over the 168-pound division.
