Canelo Trains With Usyk in Spain Ahead of Mbilli Fight

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is training with Oleksandr Usyk in Spain ahead of his October 31 fight against WBC super middleweight titleholder Christian Mbilli. Alvarez said that he and Usyk have always been very good friends and that they talk every time they see each other.

Alvarez said that he appreciates Usyk and his team for teaching him new things in strength and conditioning based on what his trainer Eddy Reynoso needs for boxing. “They teach me a lot, and I learn very fast. I like it. I enjoy it. I feel very good,” Alvarez said.

Oleksandr Usyk has a record of 25-0 with 16 knockouts. His last fight took place in May in Egypt, where he struggled with Rico Verhoeven before salvaging victory in 11 rounds.

In the weeks following his fight with Rico Verhoeven, Usyk relinquished his three heavyweight belts. He insisted he would focus on one final bout without the pressure of sanctioning bodies dictating his opponent.

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is 36 years old and has a record of 63-3-2 with 39 knockouts. He last fought 13 months ago, when he was outpointed by Terence Crawford over 12 rounds.

Crawford relinquished the four super middleweight belts he claimed in victory over Alvarez. He subsequently retired.

“I saw a lot of videos and I asked. They put me in the gym, and I very much appreciate them,” Alvarez said.

Christian Mbilli bout is set for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is still scheduled to take place despite the conflict in the region. Alvarez and Mbilli enrolled in testing as the Halloween bout was confirmed.

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