Tom Brady once said, “If you love doing it, you’re gonna work hard at it… and eventually, there’s going to be success.” It’s the kind of mindset you expect from a seven-timeSuper Bowl champ-but it turns out, it also hits home for Canelo Alvarez.
Now 34, Canelo has spent more than 20 years in the ring, building a résumé that would satisfy most fighters ten times over. Yet, when The Ring’s Mike Coppinger asked the question everyone’s thinking-“Why not just retire?”-Canelo’s answer wasn’t about gold belts or big checks.
“I could retire right now. I don’t need anything,” he said. “But I still enjoy everything.”
That’s the key word-enjoy. He’s not chasing validation, and certainly not a payout. “If you think about money, it’s never enough,” he added. “You need to be true with yourself.”
Still fighting like it’s day one
Canelo isn’t hanging around for attention. He still thrives in the gym. He still shows up to spar. And he’s still chasing something real-joy, growth, mastery. That’s what makes his upcoming May 3rd bout against the undefeated William Scull more than just another title defense.
The fight kicks off a new four-bout deal under the watchful eye of Turki Alalshikh, who’s quickly becoming one of the most influential power players in global boxing. Translation? Canelo isn’t going anywhere-at least not yet.
Meanwhile, speculation over who’s next is heating up again. Some fans are still hoping for a Terence Crawford superfight, but Chris Eubank Sr. recently poured cold water on that idea, citing weight class issues during an interview with TalkSPORT.
Instead, Eubank Sr. floated another idea: Canelo vs. Chris Eubank Jr. And honestly, it makes sense. No massive weight cuts, no wild division jumps-just two high-level fighters at the right time in their careers. Sky Sports reports that Eubank Jr. is game, especially if he beats Conor Benn later this year.
So, no, Canelo Alvarez isn’t done. He might even be entering his most intentional phase yet-less about proving something, more about loving the process. If that sounds familiar, it should. It’s the Brady blueprint. And just like TB12, Canelo isn’t ready to call it a career-not while he’s still having fun.
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