As the September 14 bout between Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez and Floyd Mayweather Junior nears, fans of boxing will certainly continue to build their levels of excitement as the biggest fight of 2013 approaches. Both fighters will enter the ring at the Las Vegas MGM Grand with perfect records on the line, a statistic that will certainly capture the attention of even the smallest boxing fan. Taking on the 36-year-old WBC Welterweight champion next month, Canelo -- who currently holds the title of WBC Junior Middleweight champion -- is ready to be the first fighter to take down the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.
"I'm a fighter with great mental strength," Alvarez told Yahoo Sports recently regarding his ability to stay in the moment and not back down against any opponent. "I'm not going to fight the fight that Mayweather wants. I'm going to fight the fight that I need to. There have been numerous tips and numerous people offering advice. I appreciate it, because it all comes with good feelings from the heart. But some of it we'll apply and some things we won't. We know what we need to accomplish." With the highly anticipated fight a little over two weeks away, here's 4 Things to Know about rising Mexican superstar Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez.
1. Born In Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 1990: As he continues to grow in popularity, 23-year-old Canelo always remembers the place that molded him into the rising athlete he is today. Growing up in the village of San Augustín Zúñiga Tlajomulco in Guadalajara, Canelo was raised alongside eight siblings, including six brothers.
2. 23-year-old Comes From a Family of Boxers: Canelo's brothers Ramón Álvarez, Ricardo Álvarez and Rigoberto Álvarez are also Welterweight fighters and all were true inspirations in his climb to success in the sport of boxing. Ramón Alvarez is the current WBC Continental Americas Welterweight champion while his two other brothers have enjoyed their fair share of success in the sport as well.
3. Unblemished Record Features 42 Wins and 1 Draw: Appearing in 43 bouts since turning pro, Canelo remains one of the top talents in the world. Featured victories include his most recent triumph over Austin Trout, a 12-round win over Shane Mosley and another impressive victory over Jose Cotto in 2010. With the next fight surely his biggest, Canelo hopes to add his 43rd professional victory while becoming the first fighter to take down Floyd Mayweather Junior.
4. Represented By Golden Boy Promotions: Started by Oscar De Lay Hoya, Golden Boy Promotions continues to represent some of the top fighters in the sport of boxing. In addition to backing Canelo, the firm also represents champions including Marcos Maidana, Bernard Hopkins, Floyd Mayweather Junior and Robert Guerrero.
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