Ryan Garcia says he felt "BETRAYED" by Canelo Alvarez, his mentor and boxing legend.

RYAN GARCIA revealed that he felt "betrayed" by Canelo Alvarez, boxing legend, who gave him an interview in which he criticised him.

Mexican star Canelo has criticised Garcia's training methods after being a mentor to Garcia, 23 years ago, while they were both working out at the same gym.

SI.Com Garcia spoke to me and said: " I didn't understand why he would say that, especially to the media. He could have taken me elsewhere and told me personally.

"So, I was kinda confused on that. It was a disloyalty thing that I took because I wouldn't do it to him.

"I wouldn't speak to him in the gym about what I think he should do, or not.

"We are a team and should not speak ill of each other. I know that I have never done it and I will never do it again.

Garcia is unbeaten in 21 fights and has 18 knockouts. Canelo's behavior "shocked" Garcia.

Garcia said, "He's an amazing fighter, a wonderful human being, and I wish the best for him."

"But when he stated that I felt betrayed, I felt like, "Really?" like O.K. To be truthful, I don’t believe he truly... he didn’t want to show me the love that I received.

"I don’t believe so. It's just based on other factors. It's all fine, man. He has a good heart and good intentions. I don't wish him any harm."

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