It’s fight week in Las Vegas, and Canelo Alvarez has provided a glimpse into the work behind the scenes as he prepares for one of the biggest bouts of his career. Just days before putting his undisputed super-middleweight championship on the line against Terence “Bud” Crawford, the Mexican superstar revealed the key role that Jaron “Boots” Ennis played in his training camp.

Canelo has a long history of picking top-tier sparring partners ahead of marquee fights, and this camp was no different. By bringing in the undefeated Ennis, widely regarded as one of boxing’s brightest young talents, he ensured that he was tested by speed, skill, and versatility similar to what Crawford brings into the ring.

In speaking with reporters, the 35-year-old champion summed up his sparring with Ennis in jus

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