In everyones life there comes a time in life where theyre going to have to fight, even if they dont want to, such as to keep themselves safe. Yet, some people may grow up in rough places and must fight for their survival as if they were in the jungle. Canelo Alvarez was one of these boxers. This worldwide known boxer is a perfect example of someone fighting their way out of a tough childhood to make it big. Canelo Alvarez was born on July 8, 990, in the outskirts of Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico where he was raised on his familys farm. As he grew up he took on horseback riding as a hobby. He was the youngest of eight children, seven of them boys and one girl. After that day, Canelo made it a point to try the sport that helped his brother so much and take boxing seriously. Canelos first time boxing was at thirteen and quickly he began m
astering the techniques and basics combos do to become an elite boxer. He was already beginning to learn how to grasp the concept of boxing by destroying his opponent in the ring. Canelo was so good at such a young age that he began fighting grown men for cash to help his family. After his brothers success, he pushed Canelo to take the same route as himself. The whole town knows of him and at age 5, he became a professional fighter at age 5Canelo age 5 with this killer instinct in the ring. Canelo came from fighting grown men in alleles for money to knocking out eleven out of 3 documented opponents from that point in Canelo was where he started to get his name out to the world seeking attention with his killer combinations. Canelo started his journey of becoming this world know boxer by getting the basics down first and watching it. (ESPN)