Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, widely considered as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound best, has recently voiced his opinion regarding the situation of his stablemate, lightweight dynamo Ryan Garcia. The Mexican superstar expressed a sense of sadness for Garcia’s recent behavior, adding that he believes Garcia can triumph against Devin Haney.
In an impromptu interview during one of his workout sessions, Canelo – an astute boxer with a dominant presence – implied that Garcia’s focus seems to be drifting away from the sport. “Canelo feels sad for Ryan’s current situation; he is a great talent and has a bright future but needs to concentrate more on boxing,” Alvarez commented.
Recently, Garcia has been spending more time in social media platforms and less inside the ring, causing concern among boxing enthusiasts and professionals alike. His blowout decision to pull out of the fight with Javier Fortuna scheduled for July due to mental health issues has raised a lot of questions about his commitment to boxing.
Despite his ongoing battle with mental health, many, including the four-division world champion, believe in Garcia’s ability to bounce back. Canelo, while expressing his concern for Garcia, openly supported his stablemate, admitting that he believes Garcia can beat Devin Haney, should they ever find themselves in the ring together.
“Looking at his talent, his speed, his power, and his improvement under Eddy Reynoso’s training, I believe he has everything it takes to beat Haney. But firstly, he needs to shift his focus back to boxing,” Canelo revealed. Alvarez’s endorsement comes as no surprise considering Garcia’s unbeaten record and notable KO victories.
But the words of support and concern shouldn’t be confused with kid gloves. Canelo, who has been known for his discipline, laser-like focus, and relentless work ethic, has always emphasized the importance of being commitment to the sport. He made it clear that Garcia needs to emulate the same if he hopes to meet and overcome elite fighters like Haney.
When it comes to facing Haney, Garcia seems to be on the same page with Canelo as well. In the past, Garcia has confidently proclaimed that he’s “gonna beat that boy down”, referring to Haney. However, before all the talks and predictions for a possible Garcia-Haney clash can come to fruition, Garcia’s commitment to boxing needs to be solidified.
Despite Canelo’s concerns, the boxing community remains hopeful of Garcia making a triumphant return to boxing. After all, he has showcased his mettle and ability to carry the pressure of high-profile fights; his battle with Luke Campbell early this year is a testament to that.
Canelo’s words on his stablemate ultimately serve as both a motivation and a warning. It reminds Garcia of where his priorities should lie if he plans on continuing his boxing career. Implicit in his message is the potential challenge Garcia faces if he does not shift his focus back to this noble sport.
After all, boxing is a discipline that demands drive, determination, and grit. Canelo knows it firsthand, and so should Ryan Garcia if he wants to continue living up to his promise of becoming the next big thing in boxing.
