However, his amateur foes quickly learned not to judge a book by its cover. Helping is something that fills me with a lot of pride, that makes me feel really good. [Reynoso] doesnt want to just be known as the trainer of Canelo Alvarez. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Any opportunity that comes my way, Im going to take it and make the best of it.. I'll now be working out of my own gym, Fierce King, in San Diego - and my goal remains the same: to become a world champion. When I was 16, I didnt have a bed to sleep on until I went to the Olympic Training Center I barely had any food to eat. Canelo Alvarez (Four-Weight World Champion), Julio Cesar Martinez (Flyweight World Champion), Andy Ruiz Jr (Former Heavyweight World Champion). There is, most notably, a painful defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Haymon would undoubtedly have wanted to reignite his plans for 2022. lvarez said with Reynoso by his side, they have taken a perfect path. Valdez (24-0, 19 KOs), 27, last fought on March 10 . Since losing to Usyk, Joshua fueled the rumor mill as he was seen touring American gyms. Former WBC interim lightweight champion Ryan Garcia is making the neccessary changes ahead of his much awaited return to the squared circle and in a bold move, the undefeated boxer switched his longtime mentor Eddy Reynoso with Hall of Famer Joe Goossen as the new head trainer. "For starters, I think Ryan Without a doubt, he would have beaten him. Shields also says shes willing to meet Braekhus at 154 pounds one day. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. (Roberto Corts / Special to L.A. Times en Espaol). Andy demonstrated that he was willing to work and it has paid off. 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Since the first day Canelo walked into the ramshackle Julian Magdaleno Gym, he has been trained by the father-son duo of Chepo and Eddy Reynoso. I find myself saying and using the same expressions my father used. Next to Canelo, Oscar Valdez stars in the Reynoso gym following his stunning KO of Miguel Berchelt. I respect the United States, being in this great country and the opportunity this country gave me changed my life. Canelo Alvarez, left, works out with trainer Eddy Reynoso at the House of Boxing August 29, 2022 in San Diego, California. Joshua's pro boxing record is 24 wins (22 knockouts) against two defeats. According to Canelo, his trainer was always available for the fighters in the gym, even on holidays. He's made Oscar Valdez into the WBC junior lightweight titlist and continues to move the arc of rising superstar Ryan "King Ry" Garcia upward. he asks me, How are you? Hes reshaping former heavyweight titlist Andy Ruiz Jr. Reynoso is well aware that if he didnt possess the gumption to take the chances he did, he would not be where he is. Ruiz joined up with Reynoso and Canelo after losing to Anthony Joshua in a rematch, after which he parted company with Manny Robles. When Garcia returns, a familiar face will be manning his corner. One of boxing's great coaches, Eddy Reynoso, would welcome Anthony Joshua in his San Diego gym so they could make several improvements to his fighting style. Fury had already told Wilder hed never face him again when The Bronze Bomber launched legal action through arbitration. Whenever I do something like that, I don't like to talk about it much.". This is a test. The former heavyweight champion from Imperial, California is preparing for his pay-per-view fight with contender Luis Ortiz of Cuba on Sept. 4 at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, but he will do so without Reynoso, best known as the trainer of Canelo Alvarez. I was freezing, and I never left home by myself.. That deal starts Dec. 15, when Alvarez seeks a third division belt by fighting Englands secondary World Boxing Assn. What would have happened if Reynoso and his father hadnt crossed paths with lvarez, molding him into the unified super-middleweight champion?. He also values passion and dedication to the sport. I see the energy and emotion he brings to the gym, I see him trying to bring in more fighters. It wasn't remarkable for the power as much as for We chose Eddy because he also wants to make his own legacy, said Valdez, who fractured his jaw while defeating Scott Quigg in March while trained by his friend, Manny Robles. . Also in the stable is WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar Martinez. As of the latest reports, Eddy Reynoso is believed to be worth around $120 million. According to Reynoso, lvarez receives several requests for help every day, but he is especially moved by sick children. However, in an interview with L.A. Times en Espaol during his training, lvarez did not close the door on working with De La Hoya again. Luego de la conferencia de prensa entre, Canelo y Dmitry Bivol, en San Diego, el entrenador del pgil azteca . . Boxing trainer Eddy Reynoso has trained many world champions over the years and has amassed a fortune. Ive learned from all of them.. Canelo lvarez shows off his tattoos while training at his gym in San Diego. Reynoso, one of boxing's top trainers, already coaches Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. I like fighters who are disciplined and like to learn. Its an experience Ill never forget. During a recent interview with Graham Bensinger, lvarez described his reasons for leaving Golden Boy, saying De La Hoya was engaged only in partying and drinking, while the people around him at Golden Boy were looking out only for their own interests. lvarez did make one major change to his team, breaking away from promoter Oscar De La Hoya last year after filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions for breach of contract. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Ryan Garcia said he parted ways with trainer Eddy Reynoso because he "didn't really have time to train me and it just wasn't working out anymore." . As a result, he turned professional at the age of just 15 and began his ascent to glory. Women's boxing divisional rankings: A big move in the 108-pound division, Divisional rankings: Gervonta Davis solidifies lightweight spot, Demetrius Andrade makes debut at 168, Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: A new No. lvarez says many of his charitable works never have been published because he doesnt like spotlighting his altruistic work. Hes always been so strong and powerful that he was beating up everybody. For me, its going to be the best for many years, lvarez said of his coach, manager and, more important, confidante. Its a very humbling and a very honorable experience to be able to be in this great country, the United States, and to go through what I did, entering illegally the first time and being incarcerated for being an immigrant, Reynoso said. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. In a hidden San Diego gym where he has quietly worked for several years, Sal Canelo lvarez is in the place he enjoys most: his training camp. He can be followed on twitter@JSantoliquito. It pulled on Ruiz emotionally that Reynoso thought enough of The Destroyer to take him into their camp. But both that body of work and the September fight plan caught the eyes of 20-year-old lightweight prospect Garcia (16-0, 13 knockouts), wholl fight on the Dec. 15 undercard, and World Boxing Organization featherweight champion Valdez (24-0, 19 KOs). We built an incredible friendship that Ill always cherish. Email me. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. That journey across the desert taught me how to be a man, Reynoso said. My name is Lance Pugmire, and this newsletter will be delivered right to your inbox every week if you sign up here. Life changed for Eddy Reynoso when a 13-year-old redhead named Saul Alvarez walked into his gym in 2003. Looking ahead to Francis Ngannou's free agency. Eddy has been in my corner since 2018, and Ive learned a lot from him, bith inside and outside the ring. If Joshua wanted to return to San Diego for an extended period, Reynoso would be ready. And if were gonna be punching around, counter punching and using speed and explosiveness. . I had the clothes on my back. Lance Pugmire is the Los Angeles Times former boxing/MMA/Ducks beat writer. ", On what he would add to Joshua's game, Reynoso said: "I think work his distance more, better combinations. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. I was hungry, I was cold, I was thirsty, I didnt know the language, and I was by myself with no money. Its the same (as Ryan Garcia). Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Boxing reporter ESNEWS was in camp and asked the Mexican superstar what his opinion was on undefeated lightweight standout Ryan Garcia leaving the gym after being with the team for 5 fights and winning all by knockout. Reynoso wasnt intimidated because he knows hes at the peak of his career, cornering title fights this year for new World Boxing Council super-featherweight champion scar Valdez and WBC interim lightweight champion Ryan Garca, and also working with former champion Andy Ruiz, among others. In San Diego, the Mexican boxer trains in a modest gym filled with people he's known for years. He will show more advances. I saw hes a fighter I can teach, how to use his legs better, how to work off the ropes better. Garcia called his recent work in the ring sloppy, and as the social attention and distractions increased for the fighter with model looks, hes sought to become a fighter of increased substance. Don Chepo, the most colorful member of Team Canelo, stepped aside for a few months during lvarezs training to enjoy the fruits of a long career with his family and protect himself from COVID-19, so all the responsibility for training lvarez fell to his son. I would like to thank Eddy Reynoso for everything. Joes legendary career spans several decades working with championship fighters. Ive been with Eddy a lot of years, so I saw Eddy when a lot of fighters come to the gym and really good fighters and he has all the time, but if he saw you come today and train 20 minutes and then go and dont come 4 days or 3 days and then the next day you say Im coming to the gym at 12 and you come at 2, then you need to be disciplined, said Canelo. I'll now be working out of my own gym, Fierce King, in San Diego and my goal remains the same: to become a world champion. Just now Floyds already a veteran, hes already older. I want to show off [on Dec. 15] what Ive learned a boxing exhibition, break him down and knock him out. I hope they have a good talk and it gets smoothed out boxers are getting ready for 2020 it was a big part of my life, she said. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. Following the express three-round win over Avni Yildirim in February, the Jalisco, Mexico, native took only one week off before taking on his next challenge: training for the showdown against WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders . "He's the best. He wasnt about to let his soul melt into the ether. Explosive Andy Ruiz Jr. back in the gym just not Eddy Reynosos gym, Phil has over ten years of boxing news experience. THE RING SHOP (CLICK HERE). Eddy initially began working with Larios and former IBF lightweight titlist Javier Jauregui. Pero mientras los resentimientos y las agresiones verbales dominan la gira promocional, lvarez contina con su meticuloso entrenamiento en San Diego. A measured person.". This scenario leaves Ruiz looking elsewhere, with Luis Ortiz eyed as Wilders Pay Per View replacement. Reynoso didn't respond to a text message from ESPN seeking comment. And AJ's promoter Eddie Hearn was also there on Saturday to pay a visit to Canelo ahead of his undisputed super-middleweight bout against Caleb Plant on November 6. Eddy has been in my corner since 2018, and I've learned a lot from him, both inside and outside the ring. Reynoso, a self-made, 44-year-old millionaire and father of two daughters, 11 and four, was first caught by the U.S. border guard and sent back to Guadalajara, Mexico. Andy Ruiz Jr's search for a new trainer has seen him target Eddy Reynoso, who is in Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's corner. Though all seven of his brothers also went on to become professional boxers at varying lower levels, it was clear from the early stages that there was something special about Saul. Brian McIntyre is a great example of an old boxing head meeting a rare opportunity and riding it straight to the top. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Following the express three-round win over Avni Yildirim in February, the Jalisco, Mexico, native took only one week off before taking on his next challenge: training for the showdown against WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (30-0, 14 KOs), at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday night. Manny Pacquiao entered Alvarez's secret boxing gym in San Diego, California and showed glimpses of the . Reynoso, who at 44 is 14 years older than lvarez, said he rarely has to yell at his pupil in the ring, because of lvarezs discipline, but he did during the two fights against Gennady Golovkin.Reynoso tried to do that in lvarezs ear so that it would not be captured by cameras. The main thing is to just training hard, bro, Ruiz said. If were gonna be aggressive, we got be smart and pick our shots. However, unlike Alvarez, who cannot stop winning, Joshua is looking to rebuild following the second loss of his career as he came unstuck in London last year, dropping a defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. They are people who focus more on me than anyone else. But five years ago, [lvarez] would have beaten him or two years after he fought Floyd, [lvarez] would have beaten him, Reynoso said. [Alvarez is] a very obedient fighter who always believes what we teach him will lead him to victory.. With his next fight at junior middleweight, is this the end of Spence as a welterweight? Her charisma shined at a Saturday lunch at El Cholo restaurant in Los Angeles, when she spoke of making the first girl she fought cry at age 11, and how she spars almost exclusively with men now to maximize her preparedness. Start your search HERE. The case was settled, and lvarez began working with another big promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport. Still, nothing was ever going to deter Eddy Reynoso from achieving his goalto be the best boxing trainer in the world. lvarez was 13 when his brother, Rigoberto, introduced him to Reynoso and his father, Jose Don Chepo Reynoso, and loyalty always has been valued by the group. super-middleweight champion, Rocky Fielding, at Madison Square Garden. Thats where hell be in his omnipresent post working the corner of the worlds best fighter, Saul Canelo Alvarez, when The Ring/WBA/WBC super middleweight world champion takes on WBO titlist Billy Joe Saunders on Saturday (DAZN, 8 p.m. However, its not one hundred percent certain that Ruiz wont be joining up with Reynoso closer to his return. It didnt matter that the arid, dusty winds slapped his face with disappointment with each passing gust. AJ is currentl I say that because its such a big opportunity for so many people, especially for women. He doesn't just take my side, he tells you things you have to listen to. Eddy Reynoso is Canelo's forger, who trained him since he was a child and who took him to the top of world boxing, now he also plays and trains . The 29-0 (23 KOs) former featherweight world champion owns the WBC super-featherweight crown and stands proudly as a king of two divisions. If it were solely up to Garcia, his reinstatement back into the boxing world would have taken place much . Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. He took Reynoso to a boxing gym when he was six years old. Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. is finally back in the gym and looking explosive ahead of a fight date announcement expected on Tuesday. How do you feel? When I was 12 years old, I dreamed about becoming a professional fighter. If you are disciplined and you have the time to put in the gym and train really good, then Eddy is always going to be there with discipline too. But the Dream Team, as many fans called them at the time, didnt last long. Canelos a big fish, and Id say, Why would [Reynoso] look at me when he already has a big star? I need attention. When we talk about something, we always talk loudly, without filters at all. Sometimes he doesnt tell you things you want to hear, but you have to listen. I see him as a fighter who knows how to use his distance hes tall, quick. People just see Canelo and think of Canelo making his own decisions. Canelo hasn't lost since. A measured person.. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. An announcement on the collision could happen on Tuesday as Showtime prepare to announce their schedule until the fall. We wanted to throw more punches and go forward, and we did it. But that journey also told me how strong I was.. Founding editor of World Boxing News since 2010. Nicknamed Canelo because of his Cinnamon red hair a relatively rare complexion in Mexico the youngster did not appear that intimidating from the outside. Like Alvarez, Joshua is one of boxing's true attractions as they jam-pack tens of thousands of people into arenas and are monstrous pay-per-view sellers. Vergil Ortiz, one of the fastest rising stars in boxing, is making a change. As a person, hes always very attentive. Oswaldo Arcia se lleva el Regreso de Ao en la LVBP 2022-2023 Eddy kept moving forward. I'll now be working out of my own gym, Fierce King, in San Diego - and my goal remains the same: to become a world champion." . Obtenez des photos d'actualit haute rsolution de qualit sur Getty Images For me, its going to be the best for many years., Saul Canelo lvarez on trainer Eddy Reynoso. Eddy and Chepo helped him get there. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. As World . 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