In a lighthearted moment that has gone viral across social media, boxing superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez gave his camera operator quite the scare during a recent training session.
The footage shows Canelo, wearing bright pink gloves, playfully feinting a punch toward the camera. The cameraman’s reflexes kicked in immediately as he visibly flinched, clearly expecting the Mexican champion’s famous power to come his way.
Social media erupted with reactions to the funny exchange. One user commented, “Aye at least my man’s know his reflexes still working,” while another noted, “Camera man needs to go and check himself in the toilet after that.”
The clip offers fans a glimpse of Canelo’s personality outside the intensity of competition. “Canelo’s funny man,” remarked one Twitter user, appreciating the boxer’s sense of humor during training.
Some viewers noted the cameraman’s quick dodge, with one commenter writing, “Camera man never dies” – a nod to the well-known saying about camera operators always staying safe in dangerous situations.
Interestingly, several viewers initially mistook the cameraman for other figures in the combat sports world. “Literally thought this was @TimwelchMT at first glance,” wrote one user, referring to Sean O’Malley’s coach. Another commenter echoed this, stating, “No B.S, I legit thought this was Sean O’Malley’s coach Tim!!!”
The moment comes as speculation continues about Canelo’s future opponents, with some fans suggesting potential matchups against Terence “Bud” Crawford. “Canelo is going to beat up Bud,” predicted one commenter, while another stated, “He’ll wipe the floor with Bud Crawford.”
Canelo continues to draw attention both in and out of the ring, with this playful training moment showcasing the lighter side of the sport’s elite competitor.
