Trainer Andre Rozier thinks that comments made by Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya have fueled Canelo Alvarez’s anger ahead of his title defense against Jaime Munguia tonight. Rozier feels that De La Hoya’s remarks have only added to the intensity of the fight.
De La Hoya’s provocation
Rozier mentioned that instead of trying to distract Canelo (60-2-2, 39 KOs) from the fight, De La Hoya seemed to be provoking Munguia (43-0, 0-0, 34 KOs) to challenge Canelo. De La Hoya criticized Canelo in the recent press conference, claiming Munguia was willing to step in for Canelo when he faced issues with PEDs in a previous fight. He also talked about his role in Canelo’s career development over the years.
Canelo’s reaction to De La Hoya’s words seemed to be intense, with reports suggesting he was visibly upset and even attempted to confront De La Hoya physically.
The big question now is whether Canelo’s emotions will impact his performance in the ring against Munguia tonight.
Rozier’s perspective on Canelo’s anger
Rozier highlighted that Canelo’s anger could serve as a motivator rather than a distraction. He mentioned that Canelo seemed fired up by De La Hoya’s comments and was ready for the fight. However, Rozier also cautioned that if Canelo expends too much energy early on due to anger, it could affect his stamina later in the bout.
Despite the controversy, Rozier expressed confidence in Canelo’s ability to focus on the fight and not let outside factors sway his performance. He suggested that De La Hoya’s actions may have intensified the situation, but ultimately Canelo is well-prepared for the challenge ahead.
