Saul Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) surprised with the planned jump from the super middle (76.2 kg) to the first heavy (90.7 kg) weight scheduled for May. But his roommate - who recently weighed 108 kilograms Frank Sanchez (19-0, 13 KOs) is convinced that Canelo can also perform well in the royal division.
Sanchez and Alvarez train in the same gym under the direction of Eddie Reinoso. And they already had the opportunity to spar several times. It is on the basis of joint training that the Cuban believes that his red-haired colleague will also perform well in the country of giants.
“Look, I was paired with him and I can assure you that Canelo has the strength of a heavyweight. He can handle the weight of a cruiser and if he concentrates properly on the heavyweight title, he could even become the world heavyweight champion, ”said Sanchez, who will cross gloves with Christian Hammer (26-8, 16 KO) this Saturday.
“Luis Ortiz couldn't stop Hammer, so I want to knock him out and do better. I made the big jump into the heavyweight elite. I am ready for any opponent and will not refuse to fight with anyone. I believe that in the coming year I will have a chance to fight for the title, I am ready for the best, ”added the Cuban.
