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Canelo Alvarez’s wife recently surprised fans with her Instagram story. In the story, Fernanda Gomez Martinez, posed with Serena Williams who is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. In the caption, she simply wrote, “With the GOAT”. Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most of any player in the Open Era. In the picture, both were seen smiling as they posed for the camera. Serena was seen sporting a red dress while Fernanda a leather jacket with a white Gucci top and leather leggings.

This photo came after Canelo Alvarez recently shared an ‘amazing’ experience with Serena Williams a week ago. Canelo shared some of the details about his meeting with Serena, during an interview with USA Today. He described working with her as an ‘incredible experience’.

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Canelo Alvarez on his ‘incredible experience’ with Serena Williams

Mexican professional boxer, Canelo Alvarez, known for his notable achievements in the ring, recently spoke about his experience working with tennis legend, Serena Williams. The two stars appeared together in a Michelob ULTRA advertisement, parodying the classic sports comedy film, “Caddyshack”.

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Canelo is a massive fan of Serena Williams and was blown away by the biopic about her dad, “King Richard”. He thought Williams’ journey was “incredible” and “unbelievable”. Collaborating with the 23-time Grand Slam champion was a highlight for Canelo. It was quite an honorable moment for Alvarez to meet her, calling it “amazing”. Canelo, who’s known for his down-to-earth personality, said Williams is a true legend and a role model for all athletes. Canelo himself is a great person and has shown great generosity in the past, donating a million dollars to a cancer treatment center for kids.

The couple’s connection proves that athletes from different sports can show each other respect, regardless of their backgrounds. Their collaboration wasn’t just a commercial, it was a symbol of what can happen when two great athletes unite.

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Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder: A Homecoming Bout in Jalisco

Canelo Alvarez, the reigning super-middleweight champ, is almost ready to face John Ryder in an epic showdown. This highly-anticipated fight is happening on May 6th in Jalisco, Mexico – Canelo’s first time fighting in his home country since 2011. Canelo, boasting a 58-2-2 record, recently defeated Gennady Golovkin in September. Fresh from wrist surgery, he’s ready to rumble. On the other hand, Ryder (32-5) will have to battle a tough crowd as he steps into enemy territory. The match will probably take place at Akron Stadium, which seats 46k soccer fans.

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This is his second chance at a world title for Ryder, following a controversial loss to Callum Smith in 2019. Currently holding the WBO interim title, he has a chance to claim the world title again. Canelo returns to Mexico after 12 years, while Ryder faces a hostile crowd in his bid to become a world champion once again. This fight is a significant moment for both boxers.

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