Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has started a debate about Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s unbeaten record. The Mexican superstar thinks Oscar De La Hoya should have won their 2007 fight.
Canelo didn't hold back when he talked to King J recently. He said he believes De La Hoya beat Mayweather in their WBC light middleweight title clash on May 5, 2007.
"I think Oscar De La Hoya won,"
Alvarez stated, referring to the bout that happened more than 15 years ago.
This statement from Canelo is bold. Mayweather's perfect 50-0 record is a big part of his legacy. He won world titles in five different weight classes before he retired in 2017.
Canelo knows Mayweather's skills firsthand. The two fought in 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather won that night, handing Canelo one of his few career losses.
But Canelo isn't shy about sharing his thoughts. He's known for speaking his mind, no matter who he's talking about or when.
By questioning this particular fight, Canelo has opened up a can of worms. The 2007 bout between Mayweather and De La Hoya was a big deal. It was for the WBC light middleweight title, and lots of people watched it.
Canelo's words might make fans and experts look back at that fight. They might wonder if the result should have been different. It's a reminder that in boxing, even years later, people can still debate about who really won a fight.
Whether you agree with Canelo or not, his statement shows he's not afraid to challenge boxing's accepted truths. It's this kind of attitude that's made him one of the sport's biggest stars today.
