Canelo Álvarez: the champion who challenged a journalist and silenced his critics in the ring

The city of Riad, capital of Saudi Arabia, was bathed by an inclement sun that reflected the ardor of the tension accumulated in the air. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, loaded with promises and expectations. Canelo Álvarez, the Mexican champion, was about to face not only his opponent in the ring, but also to a much more complex challenge: the mockery and provocation of a Saudi journalist who, without measuring the consequences, tried to discredit him in front of the world.

The press conference: the beginning of a verbal duel

The desert sun shone strongly while Canelo entered the conference room, surrounded by his trusted team. Saudi journalists were eager to listen to the champion, and the questions began to fly as soon as he took their seat. However, a voice cut the air: Chalid, a local journalist known for his challenging gaze and his provocative attitude, did not waste time launching into the attack. With a mocking smile, he went to Canelo, questioning his last triumph and mockery of his origins.

“Your last victory was pure luck, a chiripa blow,” he said. The room was filled with uncomfortable murmurs, and the tension was felt in the environment. But what came next was even more insulting. Chalid, with a derogatory tone, questioned Canelo’s diet, suggesting that his victories were the result of eating turtles to gain strength.

The silence seized the room, and everyone’s eyes looked at Canelo, waiting for his answer. Instead of getting carried away by anger, the Mexican champion kept calm, choosing his words carefully. “I don’t know about turtles, but I know work,” he replied, remembering years of sacrifices, exhausting training and losses that had forged him as the warrior he was.

The challenge intensifies

Chalid did not settle for a simple provocation, and continued to attack, hinting that the victories of Canelo had been “a gift from the judges.” The room became even more tense, and some journalists began to feel discomfort at the personal attacks of the journalist. However, Canelo remained firm, remembering everyone that the ring did not lie. “Good luck does not take you where I am,” he said firmly. His voice echoed in the room as an echo of determination.

But Chalaid didn’t stop. “Nice words, Canelo, but are your victories nothing more than a mirage created by the judges?” He insisted. The provocation had touched a sensitive fiber in Canelo, who, although irritated, decided not to enter a verbal duel. Instead of responding immediately, he got up from the table, making it clear that he didn’t have to try anything with words. “The ring will speak for me,” he said, while abandoning the conference with a firm step.

The War of Words and External Pressure

The next day, Canelo immersed himself in his training routine, hitting the sack with an intensity that reflected his accumulated frustration. Each blow was an answer to the mockery of Chalaid, every drop of sweat a promise of victory. However, the Saudi journalist had not finished his game. He published a incendiary article that continued to question Canelo’s legitimacy as a champion, repeating the mockery about the turtles and stating that his reign was about to end.

As the fight approached, the riad tension increased. Social networks were full of comments, with Canelo followers defending his honor and criticizing the provocations of Chalid. The journalist, meanwhile, had begun to gain ground in local public opinion, feeding the debate about whether Canelo really deserved the title of champion.

But the Mexican was not going to be overcome by words. “Let him speak,” Canelo told his team. “I will fight with facts, not with speeches.” That night, in a live interview, Canelo faced Chalaid again. This time, however, it was not just a verbal challenge; It was a direct confrontation between the journalist and the champion. Chalid continued attacking, repeating his accusations, but Canelo did not let himself be intimidated. “The ring will speak for me,” he repeated with unwavering security.

The definitive combat: Canelo demonstrates its greatness

Finally, the day of the fight arrived. The stadium was filled with fans, many of them Mexicans who had traveled from Guadalajara to support their idol. The atmosphere was loaded with energy, and the lights shone on the ring, where Canelo would face a gross force opponent, a Russian boxer feared for his power.

The first round was tense, with Canelo observing each movement of his opponent, dodging and analyzing his fighting style. Despite the boos of some in the crowd, Canelo was not influenced. In the second round, he found his rhythm, connecting a hook to the body and a uppercut that caused the Russian to go back. The crowd roared in support.

The fight continued with Canelo controlling the rhythm, and finally, in the fourth round, the Russian fell to the ground, defeated by a powerful right of Canelo. The crowd exploded in cheers while the referee counted up to ten, declaring Canelo the winner by Knockout.

The final response to the journalist

At the end of the fight, while receiving his belt, Canelo went to the press box, where Chalaid watched him from his seat. “You talked a lot this week,” Canelo said, looking at the Saudi journalist. “But the ring spoke for me.” The crowd exploded in applause, and fans wave Mexican flags, celebrating not only Canelo’s victory, but also their definitive response to those who doubted him.

A champion beyond words

Canelo Álvarez had demonstrated once again that his greatness did not live only in his fists, but also in his ability to stand firm in front of critics, not to be dragged by provocations. In the ring, he had silenced the doubts and, in the streets of Riad, he had shown that his legacy was not written by journalists or critics, but their determination and their champion’s heart.

In the end, Canelo had not only won the fight, but also the city of Riyadh, becoming a true symbol of perseverance and humility for all those who followed him. And while the plane took off to Mexico, Canelo knew that true victory was not in the belts, but in the respect of their people, in the children who looked at him like a hero, and in the legacy he would leave for future generations.