Canelo Alvarez the boxing super star in Mexico knows Mexican Julio Caesar Chavez Jr well having shared the ring with him some years ago.
Alvarez was the victor on that occasion.
Tonight Jake Paul of the USA will look to spring a huge upset and bid to topple Chavez Jr at cruiserweight.
Canelo Says Chavez Jr Will Beat Jake Paul Tonight
Ahead of the fight Alvarez is backing his fellow Mexican to win:
Alvarez’ call comes with a lot of weight obviously but boxing is unpredictable in a good way.
Look at Tevin Farmer being stopped in round one tonight a short time ago for instance.
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