Canelo Alvarez insists he will not pursue a career in professional golf after hanging up his gloves.
The Mexican superstar is not only one of the best boxers in the world – he is also a keen golfer.
Over the last few years, Canelo has been developing his game on the golf course, competing in celebrity tournaments and amateur competitions.
But the former pound-for-pound king, who had previously teased the idea of going for a pro card in golf, now affirms that he doesn’t intend for it to be anything more than a hobby.
When asked if he is eyeing a career in golf, Canelo told Boxing Scene: “No. I just want to play tournaments for fun…
“I really enjoy golf, but to be a golfer, you need to start really young. I need to be true with myself. I’m going to enjoy golf a lot.”
This comes after Canelo said of his plans in the sport, last year: “After three or four more years boxing.
“So I can add more to my legacy before my place in the sport is judged by others…
“We’ll see. It would be amazing if I could make the [PGA] Tour. Fantastic if I ever got to play in a major.
“Almost everyone says it can’t be done because I started the game so late.”
Canelo is coming to the back end of his 64-fight (60-2-2) pro boxing career.
The 33-year-old recently admitted that he intends to walk away from the sport by the time he turns 37.
He is set to step into the ring next on May 4 against Jaime Munguia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Canelo will be defending his undisputed super-middleweight crown for the fourth time since picking up the final piece of the puzzle – the IBF 168lb strap – against Caleb Plant in November 2021.
This bout comes as part of a new one-fight deal for Canelo with Al Haymon’s PBC and will be shown live on Amazon Prime PPV.
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