'It will be the most difficult fight of my career': Canelo wary of threat of experienced Sergey Kovalev ahead of mega-fight in Las Vegas
- Canelo Alvarez will move up two weight classes to fight Sergey Kovalev
- The WBO light heavyweight champion presents a huge challenge for Canelo
- The Mexican's coach has said the camp are wary of Kovalev's punching power
- A victory for Canelo will further strengthen the 29-year-old's impressive record
Canelo Alvarez has revealed he is wary of the threat posed by Sergey Kovalev ahead of the pair's highly-anticipated bout in Las Vegas.
The November 2 fight will see the Mexican superstar move up two weight classes to light heavyweight to face the experienced Russian champion, who fought Britain's Anthony Yarde in a compelling fight last month.
Canelo is on a mission to secure his status as one of boxing's greatest fighters and victory over WBO champion Kovalev will see his reputation among boxing's elite rise even further.
![Canelo Alvarez will move up two weight classes to take on Russian champion Sergey Kovalev](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/19/15/18676206-0-image-a-180_1568903714093.jpg)
Canelo Alvarez will move up two weight classes to take on Russian champion Sergey Kovalev
However, the 29-year-old has admitted that Kovalev presents the most challenging fight of his 55-fight career.
The reigning world middleweight champion, said: 'I know it will be the most difficult fight of my (career).'
Meanwhile, Canelo's trainer Eddy Reynoso has spoken of the power possessed by his fighter's counterpart.
![WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev recently defeated Britain's Anthony Yarde](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/19/15/18676280-0-image-a-181_1568903751483.jpg)
WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev recently defeated Britain's Anthony Yarde
'We know Kovalev well and we know the challenge that we are facing. He is a great fighter who leaves everything in the ring.
'With one punch, he can end the fight. We want Saul to have the four championships in this division.'
Kovalev also spoke of the challenge he faces ahead of his November fight.
'This is a very big test for me, because this is one of the best fighters in the world,' the 36-year-old said.
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