Canelo Alvarez Lauds Wife Fernanda for Her Support After Gracefully Accepting Defeat to Terence Crawford
CANELO ALVAREZ paid a touching homage to his wife, Fernanda, after humbly accepting his defeat to Terence Crawford.
The renowned Mexican boxer relinquished his super-middleweight title following an impressive performance by his opponent.
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Canelo found solace in the presence of his wife Fernanda and daughter Mia after the bout, where he expressed his heartfelt appreciation for his partner.
“I take great pride in my journey thus far; even though victory is my aim, I accept this loss with grace and an opportunity for growth,” he shared on Instagram.
“I am profoundly grateful for my team who have shared in the sacrifices we’ve made throughout the years.”
“I have already achieved so much because I am surrounded by my family and millions of supporters who have consistently cheered me on.”
“Lastly, a sincere thank you to my wife Fernanda for her unwavering patience and support during this journey.”
Crawford secured a stylish unanimous decision victory after 12 rounds of exceptional boxing, thereby claiming the four-belt championship at 168 pounds.
The undefeated American made history as the first boxer to hold undisputed titles in three different weight classes.
Transitioning up from 154 pounds, Crawford has become a five-division champion, beginning his title reign in the lightweight division at 135 pounds.
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Two legendary boxers will clash in the ring for pound-for-pound supremacy and the super-middleweight title.
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Terence Crawford have dominated boxing rankings for years, establishing themselves as among the best in the history of the sport.
Undefeated Crawford, who recently triumphed over Israil Madrimov to claim the light-middleweight belt, has not stepped into the ring for a year.
He is moving up two weight classes to face Canelo, who has primarily fought at lower weights throughout his career.
The Mexican star Canelo has defended his title against Edgar Berlanga and William Scull since Crawford’s last fight.
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Canelo, however, finds himself without a title for the first time since 2018 – yet the father of four still believes he is a champion.
“No matter the situation, I still feel like a champion,” he said, with Fernanda and his daughter at his side.
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“It is what it is; embracing defeat is part of the journey. But I will continue to move forward.”
Canelo, 35, welcomed his newborn daughter Eva Victoria just a month before facing Crawford, 37.
He has opted not to commit to his boxing future until he enjoys some quality time with the new member of the Alvarez family.
“I want to discuss my future with my family, as they always provide steadfast support,” Canelo stated through a translator.
“Tonight offered a chance for growth. That’s what I shared with my family — this was an opportunity to learn.”
“I draw lessons from my defeats, and at this moment, I haven’t yet outlined my next steps or future.”
“I wish to cherish my family, as my daughter is only a month old. I simply want to relish this time with them and see what the future holds.”
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