As a writer, we sometimes talk about those stories that ‘write themselves’ even if they are few and far between. In reality, there’s usually only 5-6 stories that ‘write themselves’ in a calendar year. I know this because I’m always on the lookout for a story that will magically populate itself with words while I look on in awe.
This Canelo and Angulo Q&A in which the fighters on the card discuss Valentine’s day is EXACTLY one of those stories.
I mean, I could go on and on about how the fighters are having ‘mushy feelings’ or thinking about colors during mid-February, but it would probably serve you best to just read the ridiculousness below for yourself. Check out this press release we were sent today:
VALENTINE’S DAY Q&AQ: What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Valentine’s Day?Canelo Alvarez: I think of joy.Alfredo Angulo: I just think about training.Leo Santa Cruz: Love, friendship and family.Cristian Mijares: I think of the love I have with my wife and children.Omar Figueroa: The colors red and pink.Ricardo Alvarez: Love.Carlos Molina: Relationships.Jermall Charlo: Hearts, flowers, mushy feelings and growing up.Q: What is the best Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever given or received?Canelo Alvarez: The best gift I received is love.Alfredo Angulo: My favorite cologne that I can’t find anywhere anymore.Leo Santa Cruz: The best Valentine’s gift I ever gave was a pink heart ring.Cristian Mijares: Only my wife could tell you what the best gift that I’ve given her is. The best gift I’ve received is the love of my family.Omar Figueroa: Thejewelry I’ve given to my mom or my sister. The best gift I have ever been given is the birth of my daughter. She is the best Valentine’s Day gift from now until the day I die.Ricardo Alvarez: My best gift was a big teddy bear and a romantic dinner.Carlos Molina: A picture my girl gave me of us back in the day.Jermall Charlo: I have never received a Valentine’s Day gift. I have always given. The best gift I ever gave was to my mom – it was a vacation to the Grand Canyon.Q: What is your favorite romantic movie or love song?Canelo Alvarez: My favorite romantic movie is “Diario de una Pasion” (“The Notebook”).Alfredo Angulo: My favorite romantic movie is “Titanic.”Leo Santa Cruz: My favorite romantic movie is “The Notebook.”Cristian Mijares: I really like the song “She’s The One” by Robbie Williams. As for romantic movies I like “City of Angels.”Omar Figueroa: I don’t really watch those types of movies, but I liked the last one that I saw. It was “P.S. I Love You.”Ricardo Alvarez: “Diario de una Pasion” (“The Notebook”)Carlos Molina: “Forrest Gump.”Jermall Charlo: “Pretty Woman.”Q: Even though you’re in training camp this Valentine’s Day, will you be sending anything to anyone?Canelo Alvarez: I don’t look at Valentine’s Day as the only day I make that person feel special.Alfredo Angulo: No I will not.Leo Santa Cruz: I will be sending a very special gift to my love this Valentine’s Day even though I’m in training camp.Cristian Mijares: No, my mind is on my next fight so I haven’t even thought about it.Omar Figueroa: Yes I’m going to send an Edible Arrangement to my one-year and four-month-old daughter.Ricardo Alvarez: Yes, I will send a bouquet of roses to my wife.Carlos Molina: Well, I will be going out for a light dinner in Chicago.Jermall Charlo: Yes, I will be sending a Valentine’s Day gift to someone special in my life.Q: Describe your perfect Valentine’s Day date.Canelo Alvarez: If I’m with the person I love, any place is perfect.Alfredo Angulo: A romantic dinner.Leo Santa Cruz: My perfect Valentine’s Day date is a romantic dinner followed by a bonfire on the beach.Cristian Mijares: A perfect day would be one where I’m surrounded by my family.Omar Figueroa: The perfect Valentine’s Day would be to spend time with the women in my life that I love the most: my mom, my sister and my daughter. I would take them out to dinner and pamper them.Ricardo Alvarez: My perfect date is in a restaurant with a romantic dinner.Carlos Molina: Dinner and drinks on a warm day.Jermall Charlo: A comedy show and relaxing.
