So, I got thinking about Canelo Alvarez the other day. You see him in the ring, looking absolutely solid, right? But then you hear folks talking about his ‘walk around weight’. It’s kinda nuts when you stop and properly consider it.
My Own Little Weight Saga
It takes me back, way back, to when I was trying to shed a few pounds myself. Nothing like a pro athlete, mind you, not even close. Just trying to feel a bit better, maybe fit into some old clothes. Even that little bit felt like a massive effort, watching every single thing I ate, dragging myself out for a run. It gives you a tiny glimpse, like looking through a keyhole, into what these top guys must go through.
Trying to figure out Canelo’s actual walk around number, though? Good luck. It’s like chasing smoke.
- You hear figures thrown around, maybe 180, 185 pounds, sometimes even more.
- Then you see pictures of him between camps, looking thicker, enjoying life a bit, which is fair enough!
- But pinning down an exact, reliable number? Seems impossible unless you’re in his inner circle.
The Whole Weight Cut Thing
I started reading up a bit more, just out of curiosity. The process these boxers use to drop down to their fighting weight category for the weigh-in… man, it sounds brutal. Dehydration, strict diets, saunas. It’s a whole science, but it sounds incredibly tough on the body. Makes you respect the discipline these fighters have, Canelo included. He comes in looking sharp every single time, hitting that mark.
It’s just wild, this whole system. Fighting at, say, 168, but walking around maybe 15-20 pounds heavier most of the time. Then rehydrating like crazy after the weigh-in. It’s a massive part of the game that we don’t always see on fight night. You just see the final product.
Anyway, that was just me going down a rabbit hole thinking about Canelo’s weight. It’s impressive stuff, the dedication required. Makes my little dieting attempts look like a walk in the park. Seriously impressive.
