Canelo Premio ESPY 2019 - Fightnews Asia

By WBCBoxing.com

The Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, one of the best pound for pound of the moment, was the winner of the prestigious ESPY 2019 prize for the Best Boxer.

“I want to thank the ESPY awards for nominating me as the best fighter of the year,” said Canelo Álvarez. “And most of all I want to thank the fans for making me win this award. I am very grateful. Thank you very much and we are going for more. First God let’s go for more, and we’re going to make the best fights and I’ll continue to be the best fighter. Thank you all. Thanks to all my fans. Thanks to all the ESPYS people. They are greeted by their friend El Canelo, “he said.

This award is another achievement in what is becoming a historic career for the 28-year-old Mexican. In addition to capturing titles in the superwelter, middle and super middleweight divisions, Canelo is also recognized for having signed one of the most lucrative contracts for an athlete in the history of sports, after signing a five-year agreement with DAZN, the global leader in sports broadcast.

Óscar de la Hoya, who also captured an ESPY award for Best Boxer in 1999 and 2006, showed his happiness upon hearing the news and congratulated “Canelo” for obtaining this prestigious award.

“People from all over the world are recognizing what we have been saying for years: Canelo Álvarez is the best fighter of the moment. He possesses a perfect blend of power, skill, courage and merchantability that has made him the great figure he is. Congratulations champion! “, He finished.