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Hype and Hope: Is Canelo Alvarez ready for Floyd Mayweather?

There is talent in Alvarez, no question, and a sport for him to succeed in for years to come. But this is a stud Single-A prospect stepping in to face Max

Chris Mannix

Hype and Hope: Is Canelo Alvarez ready for Floyd Mayweather?
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Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's biggest win was a narrow victory over Austin Trout in April.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's biggest win was a narrow victory over Austin Trout in April :: Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images

There is talent in Alvarez, no question, and a sport for him to succeed in for years to come. But this is a stud Single-A prospect stepping in to face Max Scherzer, a one-and-done college star being asked to defend LeBron James. The future is bright, but that future isn't here yet.

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Chris Mannix
CHRIS MANNIX

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.

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