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Spike O’Sullivan: Canelo, Ryder and what’s really under the tree at sparring time

After 1000-plus spars in my career, I might not have found the art to it but I found the madness — and Michael Bolton
Spike O’Sullivan: Canelo, Ryder and what’s really under the tree at sparring time

Canelo Alvarez is defending his super middleweight belts against John Ryder in Guadalajara. Pic: Al Bello/Getty Images

Who does the best margarita in Cork? Because you can tell them I’ll call into them this evening.

Fair play to the lads at Examiner HQ, they moved me to a Friday for the day that’s in it. Cinco de Mayo is here and if it’s been a bit hijacked by the drinks companies Stateside (don’t talk to me about the Yanks’ idea of St. ‘Patty’s’ Day!) there are still plenty of Mexicans who celebrate. One group in particular take it very seriously: Mexico’s fighting sons.

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