Common mistakes with Canelo Alvarez’s 2026 training camp

Reynoso’s oversight

The training camp in Lake Tahoe concludes with significant concerns regarding the timing of the team’s Guadalajara altitude regimen and Eddy Reynoso’s management of fighter nutrition. Because the human body requires 48 to 72 hours to adapt to high altitudes, any sudden shift in training locations could leave a fighter feeling winded or light-headed. Eddy Reynoso, who operates through his "No Boxing, No Life" brand, maintains he has no involvement in dietary planning or the provision of supplements for his athletes. This lack of direct oversight follows previous instances where fighters under his guidance, such as Ryan Garcia and Luis Nery, tested positive for banned substances. Effective training requires a balance of stress and recovery to avoid the physical and mental dangers of overtraining, such as muscle loss and hormonal imbalances. Overtraining also manifests as sleep problems, a lack of focus, and waning motivation. To mitigate physical exhaustion, trainers often suggest iron-rich foods like beef or buffalo during the initial days of altitude exposure. Because Reynoso insists on maintaining distance from the nutrition and supplement plans of his fighters, critics point to the previous positive tests of Ryan Garcia and Luis Nery as evidence of a lack of oversight. Does this lack of dietary oversight, combined with potentially rushed altitude training, jeopardize the conditioning of the 34-year-old champion?

Berlanga’s distractions

Edgar Berlanga’s focus on a 2027 rematch with Hamzah Sheeraz creates a distraction for the current super-middleweight landscape. Berlanga, who carries a 22-1 record with 17 knockouts, intends to capture the WBA title to force that specific confrontation. This priority complicates the training environment as Berlanga seeks redemption for his fifth-round knockout loss to Sheeraz in Queens. During that fight, Berlanga, who possesses 23 years of experience, claimed that while Canelo dropped him once in the third round, Sheeraz’s power felt "like an object." Berlanga, who secured a sixth-round knockout of Padraig McCrory in February, aims to use this victory to reignite the Mexico versus Puerto Rico rivalry. He recently noted that he does not care about anything else besides the Sheeraz rematch, even as he prepares for the T-Mobile Arena stage. The Brooklyn native, who signed with Zuffa Boxing in April, seeks to build his brand under the guidance of Dana White. He remains eager to revitalize the long-standing rivalry between the two nations. His desire to land a significant fight later this year, alongside his pursuit of the Sheeraz rematch, places him in a unique psychological position.

Canelo’s title status

Canelo Alvarez defends his WBC, WBO, and WBA titles this Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He lost the IBF super middleweight belt in July because he chose to face Berlanga instead of the mandatory challenger, William Scull. Reports suggest that facing Berlanga could yield a purse exceeding $35 million, whereas a fight against Scull would offer a more modest sum. This decision left the IBF title to be contested between Scull and Vladimir Shishkin on October 19 in Germany. The championship bout occurs on Mexican Independence Day weekend via Pay Per View. Canelo, who holds 62 victories and 39 knockouts, faces a fighter who recently defeated Steven Butler. This fight follows Canelo’s unanimous decision victory over Jaime Munguia, a fighter who previously tested positive for exogenous testosterone in his recent fight.