MEXICAN star Canelo Alvarez is expected to be a world heavyweight champion in the near future, if he continues to gain weight.
The 31-year old has won four world titles, ranging from light-middleweight through light-heavyweight.
Frank Sanchez has backed Canelo Alvarez to be a future heavyweight champion of the world.
The undisputed super-middleweight champion may be ready to leap up two divisions in order to face Ilunga Makabu, WBC cruiserweight champion.
The governing body approved the dust-up for 2022. Canelo will be facing Thabiso Mchunu and Makabu, the challenger.
Canelo admitted that Eddy Reynoso, his trainer, was the one who devised the plan to gain 32 pounds and reach cruiser weight without consulting hin.
Eddie Hearn, Canelo's promoter, has said Canelo could be promoted to heavyweight. He declared that the Guadalajara native wants to make history.
Frank Sanchez, Canelo's stablemate, outpointed Christian Hammer, a heavyweight Christian Hammer, this weekend. Hearn shares these views.
Although he believes he can compete with top boxers in the glamour division, he did not mention specific opponents to his training partner.
DAZN spoke to the unbeaten Cuban, who said, "Look, Canelo has sparred with me.
"I can assure you that Canelo is a heavyweight power.
"He can handle cruiserweight and, in my opinion, he could become a heavyweight champion if it was his will to do so.
"Canelo's a true stud. He is very serious and respectful with me as well as his work ethic.
"The most important lesson I took from him was that no matter what level you are in the ring or training, you have to be serious about your craft and follow it with passion.
"That's what I learned from Canelo. He is someone I value a lot.
Oleksandr Usyk is the unified heavyweight champion and holds the WBA/WBO/IBF belts. He has now opened the doors to Alvarez.
Roy Jones Jr, a boxing legend, warned the sullen Ukrainian southpaw to avoid fighting Canelo.
