Canelo Álvarez Afternoon Boxing Session

Step into the gym for Canelo Álvarez's boxing routine focusing on mitt work, heavy bag combinations, dynamic head movement, and core conditioning.

6 time blocks, 75 minutes in total.

Time blocks

Hand Wrapping and Dynamic Mobility: 10 min
Wrap hands securely and complete shoulder, wrist, and hip rotations
Shadowboxing Warm-Up: 10 min
Three rounds focusing on head movement, upper body slips, and jabs
Mitt Work and Combination Counters: 20 min
Pad drills prioritizing waist rotation, body hooks, and counters
Heavy Bag Power Drills: 15 min
Heavy bag work emphasizing hip rotation and body power strikes
Speed Bag and Double-End Bag: 10 min
Rhythm and timing drills to sharpen reflexes and hand-eye speed
Boxing Core and Neck Conditioning: 10 min
Weighted neck bridges, sit-ups, and core rotation exercises

About this routine

Under the guidance of longtime trainer Eddy Reynoso, Saul Canelo Álvarez conducts intense afternoon boxing sessions during fight camp. While early mornings are reserved for outdoor runs, the afternoon session is where technical boxing skills, punch selection, and ring endurance are honed.

Canelo Álvarez's boxing routine centers on repetition and counter-punching precision. A typical afternoon block begins with hand wrapping and dynamic mobility, followed by shadowboxing rounds to prime body movement. The core of the workout consists of high-volume pad work and heavy bag drills, testing head movement, roll-and-counter mechanics, and power punches to the body.

The session concludes with combat-specific conditioning, including neck strengthening and core work. Practicing this focused technical workout helps boxers and fitness enthusiasts build upper-body stamina, defensive reflexes, and fight-ready core stability.

Why this routine works

Sharpens boxing combinations and counter-punching reflexes
Develops rotational core power and punch leverage
Builds upper-body endurance and fight-specific stamina
Improves head movement and defensive footwork mechanics

FAQ

What does Canelo Álvarez do in his afternoon gym sessions?

Canelo spends his afternoon gym sessions focusing on technical boxing, mitt work with trainer Eddy Reynoso, heavy bag combinations, speed bag drills, and core strength.

How long is Canelo Álvarez's afternoon workout?

Canelo's afternoon fight-camp session in the gym typically lasts 75 minutes of dedicated boxing and conditioning work.

Sources

DAZN Boxing: Inside Canelo Álvarez Training Camp
Men's Health: How Canelo Álvarez Trains for World Championship Fights