Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez has issued a positive update ahead of his return to the ring.
The 35-year-old from Guadalajara has been out of action since he suffered a shock defeat to Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford back in September, surrendering his undisputed super-middleweight championship in the process.
Alvarez was the favourite heading into the bout, with many experts feeling his size would be too much for Crawford to handle, but instead ‘Bud’ was able to claim the unanimous decision win.
Canelo underwent surgery on an injury that he sustained to his elbow following his monumental showdown with Crawford, leaving the four-division world champion out of action for a considerable amount of time.
Whilst it had been speculated that the Mexican great was considering announcing his retirement from boxing, it has been reported that he will make a return to the sport this year as he sets his sights on becoming a world champion once again.
In footage shared by Fight Hub TV, Canelo can be seen shadow boxing and looks to be on track to make his comeback as planned, although an official fight date and opponent is yet to be confirmed.
CAnelo was recently ordered to face Osleys Iglesias for the vacant IBF super-middleweight title next, but the Mexican star turned this opportunity down as he will not be ready to face the unbeaten Cuban.
Reports have suggested that Canelo will be ready to make a return to the ring around the date of the Mexican Independence Day in September, with further details expected to be revealed in due course.
