Canelo Alvarez won't wager on himself vs. Caleb Plant, but calls fight 'a sure bet'

Even though his disposable income increases substantially with another $35 million purse arriving Saturday night, there remains a conscientious version of Canelo Alvarez when it comes to spending money. 

When told various mobile betting sites favored him to defeat Caleb Plant between the -800 and -1000 range for his Showtime pay-per-view main event at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Alvarez told USA Today Sports+ he would not bet on himself. 

“I don’t think so,” Alvarez said, expressing disinterest in the risk involved in wagering on such a substantial favorite. “If someone else wants to bet $10,000 to win $1,000, they can. It’s a safe bet. I just don’t like to bet on myself. It’s just the way I feel.”