Canelo vs Mosley: Alvarez Comfortable Headed Into Fight, Focused on Mosley

Canelo Alvarez faces Shane Mosley in the main undercard bout of the Mayweather vs Cotto PPV card on May 5, and has been answering a series of questions for HBO Sports leading up to the fight. Here's the latest installment of Alvarez's fight blog heading into the fight, courtesy HBO.

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Most top junior middleweights are on their way up or on their way down. But middleweight holds some interesting fights for you, and your frame suggests you'll move up eventually. Do you expect to stay at 154 pounds, and if so, for how long?

"I can't say where I'll be other then on May 5th when I defeat Shane Mosley. I am honored to be fighting someone of his caliber, but I will win. With the support of my entire team behind me, I am physically and mentally ready for this fight. Instead of thinking about future weight changes, I am feeling very comfortable at my current status.

"I think there are a lot of interesting and exciting fights in my future and if that means changing things down the line, then I feel confident I will rise to the occasion to do just that. But for now, the focus is May 5th. I know that's a natural reaction to wonder what's next, especially at my age.

"The reaction I constantly receive is that people anticipate great things from me. It's flattering but like I've said, the focus should be on the present, on now. At this moment in my career, I feel very comfortable in my weight and that will be evident in May.

"After the 5th, I know discussions will be had about what's next, but for now how about I just go out there and fight the best I can? I think everyone wants that; I know I do, and that's what everyone will get. I am sure that Shane is training for the best fight of his career. Viewers can anticipate two fighters who want to win. Who will that winner be on May 5th? Well, me of course. I can't wait."