WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO Superweight champion Canelo Alvarez was named Boxer of the Year by the prestigious "Boxing Ring" magazine for the second time. Tyson Fury was also recognized by Boxing Ring magazine, who was named the best match of the year for his triple-match victory over Wild, after which he was "completely ecstatic" and "overwhelmed".
Avarez first won the award in 2019, when he beat Daniel Jacobs to unify the three middleweight world titles before beating Sergey Kovalev in the 11th round to win a light heavyweight gold belt. In November 2021, Avarez 11 round KO Plant became the undisputed super-middleweight world champion.
"For me, it's an honor. Like I often say, I love boxing. I do this because I love boxing and whatever happens in the future is my privilege. Avarez told reporters. That's a bonus for me because I love the sport. I respect the sport and I always do my best in boxing. ”
"I feel great. I feel lucky because at the end of the day, I want to make history in my career. So I feel lucky. I feel good about that. It's the second one, but I hope there are many more such honors. Avarez added.
Fury was thrilled to be awarded the "Boxing Of the Year". He said: "I was absolutely ecstatic and once again recognized by The Ring magazine. It's another award, and I'm so happy that I want to shout out to Wild because I need a dance partner to win this award. ”
"It was a great battle, but not so great for me and Wilder, but it was an epic battle, a great trilogy. It was all worth it. Fury added.