Saul Alvarez is beginning to gain media attention again and has recently confirmed that is in optimal physical condition for his next fight which is scheduled for September 12 in Saudi Arabia.
During a golf event in Mexico City, the boxer from Jalisco explained that being out of the gym for seven months was classic for healing accumulated injuries.
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The purpose of this break was to allow Canelo Alvarez will recover the necessary vitality to face the sporting challenges of the second half of the year.
“I am in a very good moment, I feel very good, my body is very good,” declared the athlete to the media present at the Chapultepec Golf Membership.
The boxer explained that he underwent a thorough medical evaluation to determine his current state of health. “I did studies on everything, everything 100%, my body is like that of a twenty-something”he added Canelo Alvarez when referring to the results obtained in performance tests in a video published by the Mexican media Izquierdazo.
Medical and clinical evaluation of longevity
Preparation for the fight on September 12 included visits to sports medicine specialists. The world champion in four different divisions revealed that he went to a longevity clinic to undergo specific tests.
“Having time for myself, being able to analyze many things, taking care of my body. I was in a longevity clinic to do tests on my body, see where I am, so everything was very good”he explained Canelo Alvarez about the diagnostic process.
In addition to rest, the boxer has already resumed technical activities in the gym, including exchanging blows with training partners. “The truth is I feel very good, I have been sparring. I feel very good and happy because sometimes that is what one needs”commented the man from Guadalajara.
Recovery after surgery and mental preparation
The rehabilitation process was necessary due to surgery on his left elbow last year.
The fighter acknowledged that Being absent from the traditional May dates was an unusual feelingbut he prioritized the integrity of his physique. “It feels strange, I would like to be days away from fighting, but I had to take care of my body too, the injuries I had, that you let them pass after and after and they accumulate”he admitted Canelo Alvarez before the press.
Finally, the boxer highlighted that knowing his current physical condition gives him a psychological advantage for his upcoming commitments. The athlete considers that mental peace of mind comes directly from the certainty of being one hundred percent recovered.
“It is very important to know where you stand, mentally you feel stronger when you know your body”he concluded Canelo Alvarezwho now awaits official confirmation of his opponent for the September card.
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