Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring on Saturday as the Mexican pound-for-pound king takes on Billy Joe Saunders in Dallas, Texas.<\/p>\n
Canelo is hoping to collect yet another world title at super-middleweight as he attempts to prise Saunders WBO strap from his waist and place it alongside his WBA and WBC trinkets.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Having boxed as a professional since the age of 15, the 30-year-old has understandably amassed a huge fortune during his glittering career, but nothing matters more to him than championship gold.<\/p>\n
That is not to say he does not enjoy the spoils of war, with his sprawling mansion in his hometown of Guadalajara a perfect example of just how well the four-weight world champion lives.<\/p>\n
In an interview and guided tour with Graham Bensinger, Canelo showcased the million-dollar mansion and just some of the valuable items which are scattered all over.<\/p>\n
However, this was not for show, as the notoriously private boxer was keen to point out what hard work can bring you.<\/p>\n
I sold ice cream on buses and now look at this, he said, pointing out a Ferrari Testarossa parked in his garage that he doesnt drive.<\/p>\n
I saw a Testarossa in the movies when I was a kid and I have it, he said proudly.<\/p>\n
And it his impressive car collection doesnt end with the 1984 classic featuring, among others, a Shelby, Rolls-Royce and a Tesla.<\/p>\n
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Graham Bensinger (YouTube)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
When he is not in the ring, he regularly plays poker and has a table set up in his house as well as a two-storey wardrobe containing more than 600 pairs of shoes.<\/p>\n
There are also the 38 horses he keeps on his ranch as well as the off-road buggies which he regularly uses to hit speeds of 100mph whilst driving around the area.<\/p>\n
Despite his incredible taste in cars, houses and hobbies, Canelo told Bensigner he still wants to become a businessman after boxing and become a billionaire.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Graham Bensinger (YouTube)<\/p>\n
I didnt study, I come from very modest beginnings. But I like to learn, I like to learn many things.<\/p>\n
And I have a lot of things right now. I could retire and I could live, you know, peacefully.<\/p>\n
But I like what I do, boxing in my life. As long as I can, Ill be here. Ive always wanted boxing to be something that I love doing, something that I love, and not just for the money.<\/p>\n
So boxing, I always do it because I like it, because I enjoy it, not because its going to make me money. I like real estate a lot. And it comes from watching friends.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Graham Bensinger (YouTube)<\/p>\n
As I said, I already have enough to retire right now, thank God. From everything that I have invested, I haveevery three months I have between 4 and 5 million dollars that I receive, every three months.<\/p>\n
So I have enough of course to retire and have absolutely no problem. But I like boxing and Im about to open 90 to 100 gas stations here in Mexico, theyre going to be called Canelo Energy.<\/p>\n
When you go to pump gas, I want everything to be Canelos thats my biggest challenge.<\/p>\n
You have to be smart and place some money at risk and say, This money is at risk, he added. Whatever happens, I know Im at risk and Im not counting on it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Graham Bensinger (YouTube)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Graham Bensinger (YouTube)<\/p>\n
When you put something at risk, you risk something to win. You risk a lot to win a lot.<\/p>\n
So of course there has to be a certain amount that you say, Okay, Ill put this at risk to win a lot. But Im not dumb either.<\/p>\n
You can very quickly have a lot of money, or you can very quickly have nothing. So theres no need to be dumb, you know?<\/p>\n
I dont like watching boxing, I enjoy doing it myself and I enjoy what I am doing, but Im not someone who says, Im going to be a promoter.<\/p>\n
No, I dont care for it.<\/p>\n
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