I have never been a huge fan of Beristain. He gave Marquez horrible advice in the last few rounds of Pacquiao III, believing they were up in cards. Also, according to him and Marquez, they have never lost a fight outside of being thoroughly dominated by Mayweather. They have always been robbed, in their view. Read more

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Yes, this adds to the perception of how Canelo is viewed. Also, magnifying, these issues was that Televisa was/is largely state “influenced.” Further, Chavez is associated with TvAzteca - Televisa’s main competitor. Chavez Sr. still working as a commentator for them. Read more

Thanks for read. There were a few boxing “experts” who thought the fight would at least be competitive. Also, several boxing trainers - Virgil Hunter comes to mind - thought Chavez’s size would prove too much for Alvarez. Read more

Canelo’s legacy will be divided between Mexicans and Mexican Americans. Unlike his popularity in the United States, Canelo, in Mexico, is not viewed in same way. He is seen as arrogant and unworthy of representing the Mexican fighting tradition. Read more