When it seemed that Saul “Canelo” Alvarez was living days of glory after comfortably defeating William Scull in Saudi Arabia, a shadow from the past decided to knock on the door.
But this time it did not come alone, but accompanied by an old enemy of boxing: clenbuterol. And the one who blew the whistle was not just anyone, but Jermall Charlo, a boxer who, although he has been away from the ring for two years, has not lost his aim when it comes to making accusations.
In a press conference prior to his return to the ring, Charlo did not hesitate to directly point out the Guadalajara-born fighter for continuing to resort to not-so-legal “little helpers. ” In a serious and blunt tone, the American assured that the methods to dodge anti-doping have been perfected, to the point that some can play with the limits of what is allowed without being caught immediately. And there, without hesitation, he dropped the bombshell: “Do you think Canelo stopped using clenbuterol in 2018? Do you really think it was a simple mistake?”
Does Jaime Munguia’s doping affect Canelo Alvarez?
These statements come at a delicate time for Canelo’s camp, especially after Jaime Munguia’s positive doping test. Munguia recently joined Eddy Reynoso’s team. The adverse result for “testosterone metabolites” after his fight with Bruno Surace has set off alarm bells. Although the B sample is awaited, public confidence is wavering.
Charlo, far from blaming the positive test on a contaminated steak – an excuse that already sounds like a broken record in the world of Mexican boxing – was blunt: he has been to Mexico, he has eaten meat, and has never had an adverse result. According to him, what happens is a calculated strategy: to consume substances in minimal amounts that pass under the radar of conventional tests.
Canelo Alvarez has not responded to Jermall Charlo’s criticism
Meanwhile, Canelo remains silent. The champion, known for his discipline and preparation, has not made any statement in the face of these new accusations, but the echo of Charlo’s words is already making noise among fans and specialists.
Beyond the scandal, what is at stake is the credibility of a team that has been at the top of world boxing. Whether or not the rumors are confirmed, time will tell… and perhaps a doping test with more accuracy than the hooks of its protagonists.
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