Alvarez Expects Powerful Smith

Canelo Alvarez (47-1-1, 33 KOs) hosted a media workout at the House of Boxing in San Diego on Wednesday ahead of his scheduled fight with WBO junior middleweight world champion Liam “Beefy” Smith (23-0-1, 13 KOs) on September 17 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas.

“I love San Diego because it’s really calm here, which is something I require when I am in camp. I feel comfortable and at home which makes me feel great while training, and allows me to train at 100 percent."

“Getting to fight at the AT&T Stadium in Texas is a huge privilege for me and my career. Fighting on this weekend is powerful because it tells the story of Mexicans all over, making a win even more important. This fight is going to be historic; from the venue, the title, to the fans who are going to show up – I take all of this into consideration as I train hard for this match.”

“In our training we have taken a huge focus on the opponents fighting style – no matter what size or weight. Analyzing, and breaking down the fighter’s approach is what we go after in the ring. Just because Smith isn’t very well known in the U.S. doesn’t diminish how tough he is as an opponent. We expect him to be very powerful, and we are training for that.”

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