[autotag]Saul Alvarez[/autotag], the champion boxer best known as “Canelo,” can only laugh off [autotag]Floyd Mayweather[/autotag]’s rumored 2020 comeback.
The two fought in 2013, when Mayweather defeated a 23-year-old Alvarez via majority decision. Since then, Alvarez has captured numerous boxing world titles, winning 11 fights with one draw, and Mayweather remains his only career blemish to date.
Mayweather previously came out of retirement in 2017 to box former UFC double champion Conor McGregor, taking him out in the 10th round. But “Money” proceeded to retire once again after that, though it appears that retirement is also going to be short-lived. Mayweather recently announced he is aiming for a return in 2020 and will be working alongside UFC president Dana White. But exactly what Mayweather has planned in his return remains a bit of a mystery.
Speaking to TMZ, Alvarez said he doubts Mayweather will ever rematch him, and mocked him for going after MMA fighters.
“He’s not going to fight with me,” Alvarez said. “Don’t worry, no. He’s going to take an MMA fighter.”
Alvarez is admittedly a bit limited in his knowledge of English, but he surely can cut a promo. Highly doubtful it will be enough to lure Mayweather into a rematch, though, but no harm in a little fun. Alvarez for one, is certainly not a fan of the MMA crossover, recently dismissing Jorge Masvidal’s offer.
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