De La Hoya ‘worried’ for Canelo despite him being massive favourite against Fielding
CANELO ALVAREZ might be the big favourite heading into his fight against Rocky Fielding, but his promoter has admitted he is "worried".
Oscar De La Hoya believes his man is heading into a "dangerous" fight when he challenges for Fielding's WBA super-middleweight world title.
"If a fighter feels comfortable that he will win easily, against a guy who no-one knows, it can be very dangerous.
"Canelo has to be sharp, focused and in shape, because Rocky is coming in with everything and has nothing to lose.
CANELO IS HULKING
SAUL CANELO ALVAREZ is looking ripped at his new weight of 168lbs – ahead of his bout with Rocky Fielding.
The 28-year-old will have to step up a weight division to super-middleweight for the first time.
SAUL CANELO ALVAREZ is looking ripped at his new weight of 168lbs – ahead of his bout with Rocky Fielding.
The 28-year-old will have to step up a weight division to super-middleweight for the first time.
Click here to check out Canelo's INCREDIBLE shape ahead of the big fight.
"I am a little worried about this fight, but I think it will be great."
Following his epic rematch victory over Gennady Golovkin, the Mexican returns to the ring to fight it out for the WBA super-middleweight world crown.
Fielding took the title in the summer, beating Tyron Zeuge in Germany to end his two-year grip on the belt.
This bout is therefore the second consecutive appearance for Rocky outside of the UK, who goes into the ring as a big underdog against the hugely-talented Mexican.
It's a late one on this side of the pond, with the main event expected some time around 3am.
Fielding has a record of 27-1 but this is a huge step up in class, with this his first outing since winning the WBA crown in June.