Canelo Alvarez Praises Wife Fernanda for Her Support Following His Gracious Defeat to Terence Crawford
CANELO ALVAREZ paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Fernanda, after gracefully acknowledging his defeat to Terence Crawford.
The acclaimed Mexican boxer surrendered his super-middleweight title in light of his opponent’s outstanding performance.
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Canelo sought comfort in the company of his wife Fernanda and their daughter Mia post-fight, expressing deep appreciation for his partner.
“I take immense pride in my journey thus far; while victory is my goal, I embrace this loss as a chance for growth,” he shared on Instagram.
“I am incredibly thankful for my team who has stood by me, sharing the sacrifices we’ve made over the years.”
“I have accomplished so much thanks to my family and the millions of supporters who have always cheered me on.”
“Finally, a heartfelt thank you to my wife Fernanda for her unwavering patience and support throughout this journey.”
Crawford obtained a stylish unanimous decision victory after 12 rounds of remarkable boxing, thus earning the four-belt championship at 168 pounds.
The undefeated American made history as the first boxer to secure undisputed titles across three different weight classes.
Transitioning up from 154 pounds, Crawford has emerged as a five-division champion, initiating his title reign in the lightweight division at 135 pounds.
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IT’S finally here – one of the most monumental boxing events is taking place THIS WEEKEND.
Two legendary boxers will clash in the ring for pound-for-pound supremacy and the super-middleweight title.
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Terence Crawford have dominated boxing rankings for years, establishing themselves among the best in the sport’s history.
Undefeated Crawford, who recently triumphed over Israil Madrimov to claim the light-middleweight belt, hasn’t fought in a year.
He’s moving up two weight classes to face Canelo, who has primarily fought at lower weights throughout his career.
The Mexican star Canelo has defended his title against Edgar Berlanga and William Scull since Crawford’s last bout.
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Canelo, however, finds himself without a title for the first time since 2018 – yet the father of four still considers himself a champion.
“Despite the circumstances, I still feel like a champion,” he stated, with Fernanda and his daughter at his side.
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“It is what it is; accepting defeat is part of the journey. But I will keep moving forward.”
Canelo, 35, welcomed his newborn daughter Eva Victoria just a month before facing Crawford, 37.
He has chosen not to commit to his boxing future until he spends quality time with the new addition to the Alvarez family.
“I want to have a conversation about my future with my family, as they always provide unwavering support,” Canelo said through a translator.
“Tonight was an opportunity for growth. That’s what I shared with my family — this was a chance to learn.”
“I take lessons from my defeats, and at this moment, I haven’t decided on my next steps or future plans.”
“I wish to enjoy my family time, as my daughter is merely a month old. I just want to savor this time with them and see what lies ahead.”
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