Weeks before stepping into the ring again, Karely Ruiz surprised everyone by revealing that her preparation is in the hands of Rigoberto “El Español” Alvarez, none other than the brother of former world champion Canelo Alvarez, ahead of her most high-profile fight at Ring Royale 2026.
For the second time, the influencer will participate in an exhibition boxing match, but this time she will face the fight with more seriousness as the content creator decided to hire Rigoberto Alvarez as her trainer for the event.
Karely Ruiz and her preparation for Ring Royale 2026
Through her social networks, Karely has shared fragments of her training, where she is seen working on technique, physical condition and endurance. The decision marks a clear difference from her debut in Stream Fighters 4, where, although she won her fight, her preparation was less demanding.
Rigoberto Alvarez Barragan is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2011. He is the older brother of former world champion boxers Canelo Alvarez and Ramon Alvarez
Rigoberto “El Español” Alvarez is not a minor name in Mexican boxing. The older brother of Saul Alvarez, he was the one who paved the way for the family in the sport. During his professional career, he was Fecarbox champion of the World Boxing Council and interim monarch of the World Boxing Association.
In addition to his career as a fighter, Rigoberto was a key player in Canelo’s early days, accompanying him to his first fights before handing over his development to Eddy Reynoso’s team. Since then, he has focused on training and developing talent, a role he now assumes with Karely Ruiz.
Karely Ruiz vs Marcela Mistral: a fight with history
The fight between Karely Ruiz and Marcela Mistral is shaping up to be one of the most talked about at Ring Royale 2026. It is not just a clash between influencers, but a rivalry that, according to followers, has been going on for several years.
Karely arrives as one of the most popular digital figures in Mexico, while Marcela Mistral, Poncho de Nigris’ wife, is a singer, announcer and influencer with extensive media experience.
How much are tickets for Ring Royale 2026?
Ring Royale 2026 will be held on March 15 at the Arena Monterrey. The card combines amateur boxing, celebrities and entertainment. Tickets are already available through Superboletos, with prices ranging from 628 pesos to 6,820 pesos, depending on the area.
Beyond the result, her fight against Marcela Mistral is already one of the great attractions of the event and with Rigoberto Alvarez in her corner, Karely Ruiz seems to stand out as the favorite of the fight.
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