Camarena pointed out that Canelo, one of Mexico's top boxers, has found an easier path in the 168-pound weight class compared to other divisions. He told Barrera:
"What I believe, Marco, is that it is a time of lean times in the super middleweight division. You compare it, for example, with the super lightweights or with the lightweights or you see the middleweights, the heavyweights or light heavyweights today, and there is more quality, there is more opposition and it is not the boxer's fault, but it has been an easy time for Canelo Alvarez as a super middleweight champion, which is the division where he has made more defenses and more world title fights, where he has reigned in greater number of fights."
Canelo's achievements speak for themselves. He's won championships in four different weight classes and grabbed the WBC and WBA 168-pound belts in 2020. The Mexican star has made his mark mainly in the super middleweight division.
The boxer's next challenge will be on Saturday, May 3, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he'll face William Scull. If Canelo wins and keeps his super middleweight title, he might go up against Terence Crawford in September.
Looking ahead, fans might see Canelo square off with Chris Eubank Jr, Conor Benn, or Dmitry Bivol by 2026. These potential matchups could test Camarena's theory about the level of competition in the super middleweight division.
While some might argue that Canelo has had an easier time in his current weight class, his record as a four-division champion shows he's faced tough opponents throughout his career. The upcoming fights will give Canelo a chance to prove himself against new challengers and possibly silence any doubts about the strength of his competition.