--- title: "Canelo Alvarez's Trainer Praises Usyk's Team After Joint Training Camp in Gandia" description: "Saul Alvarez's trainer Eddy Reynoso, in an interview with ESPN KnockOut, praised the joint training camp with Oleksandr Usyk's team in Gandia, Spain, noting the hospitality and professionalism of the Ukrainian side." date: 2026-11-11T09:36:38.153Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/canelo-trainer-praises-usyk-team-joint-camp tags: [canelo-alvarez, usyk, boxing, wbc, eddie-reynoso, gandia, terence-crawford] author: "Inna Kinsheva" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Canelo Alvarez's Trainer Praises Usyk's Team After Joint Training Camp in Gandia ![Boxer Saul Canelo Alvarez in a tracksuit stands next to WBC championship belts.](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/11/trener-kanelo-otmenil-komandu-usika-posle-sovmestnogo-lagera/trener-kanelo-otmenil-komandu-usika-posle-sovmestnogo-lagera-1.webp) ## Key Points - Eddy Reynoso positively evaluated the training camp in Gandia and the work of Usyk's team in an ESPN KnockOut interview - Alvarez defeated Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision (115:112, 116:111, 117:110) for the WBC belt - Oleksandr Usyk attended the fight in Saudi Arabia and congratulated Alvarez - After the victory, Canelo expressed a desire for a rematch with Terence Crawford The trainer of Mexican champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, Eddy Reynoso, shared his impressions of a joint training session with the team of Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk in a comment for ESPN KnockOut. According to the mentor, Alvarez held his pre-match training camp in Gandia (Spain), where Usyk's team is based, and was impressed by the conditions and atmosphere provided. Reynoso emphasized that the stay at the Ukrainian champion's camp was of the highest level, and the team itself demonstrated professionalism and hospitality. ### Gandia as a Training Base: "We Felt Like Home" In his conversation with ESPN KnockOut, referenced by Sport RBC.UA, Eddy Reynoso described his impressions of the Spanish city in detail. "I really liked Gandia — it is a beautiful, cozy small town, and the people are very friendly and hospitable. Plus, with Usyk's team, we felt like we were at home. Wonderful people work there, from the champion himself down to his manager. Therefore, it is an excellent option," the trainer stated. Such evaluations from the mentor of one of the most titled boxers of our time are a significant signal for the entire professional community: the choice of a training base before a major fight always reflects trust in the infrastructure and the human factor of the host team. ### Alvarez's Victory Over Mbilli for the WBC Belt A reminder of the context behind Reynoso and his charge's training is Saul Alvarez's latest bout, in which the Mexican defeated Christian Mbilli by a unanimous decision of the judges. At stake in the clash was the World Boxing Council (WBC) championship title. All three judges recorded a victory for Alvarez: 115:112, 116:111, and 117:110. The confident result confirmed that the training process conducted in Gandia had the expected effect, and the boxer entered the ring in optimal physical and tactical form. ### Usyk in Saudi Arabia: Support and Congratulations Oleksandr Usyk was personally present at Alvarez's fight — the Ukrainian champion arrived in Saudi Arabia, where the bout was held, together with the Mexican. Upon the conclusion of the meeting, Usyk congratulated Alvarez on his victory. The presence of a reigning and recent world champion at a major tournament ring underscores the level of mutual respect between the two boxers and their teams, and also indicates that joint training camps have become not a one-off episode, but a stable element of both athletes' preparation for key fights. ### Rematch with Crawford: Alvarez's Goal After Defeating Mbilli After his triumph over Mbilli, Saul Alvarez publicly named the boxer he would like to share the ring with again. The Mexican expressed a desire to hold a rematch with Terence Crawford, to whom he lost in the autumn of 2025 in a fight for the title of absolute world champion. Thus, in the event this fight is realized, Alvarez will have the opportunity to reclaim his status as the undisputed leader in his weight division. The training camp in Gandia, conducted under conditions that Reynoso described as an "excellent option," may become one of the key stages of preparation for a potential rematch if the parties agree on the dates and terms of the fight. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Тренер Канело восхитился командой Усика после совместной подготовки мексиканца](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/boxing/trener-kanelo-zahopivsya-komandoyu-usika-1794389356.html) - Direct quote from Eddy Reynoso to ESPN KnockOut; data on the Alvarez-Mbilli fight (scores, WBC belt); information about Usyk's presence in Saudi Arabia; Alvarez's intention for a rematch with Crawford. ## FAQ ### Where did Saul Alvarez prepare for his latest fight? Alvarez held his pre-match training camp in Gandia (Spain), at the training base of Oleksandr Usyk's team. ### Who was Alvarez's opponent in the last fight and what was the result? The opponent was Christian Mbilli. Alvarez won by a unanimous decision of the judges with scores of 115:112, 116:111, and 117:110. The WBC belt was at stake. ### Was Oleksandr Usyk present at Alvarez's fight? Yes, Usyk arrived in Saudi Arabia together with Alvarez and congratulated the Mexican on the victory after the fight. ### Who does Alvarez want to fight next? After defeating Mbilli, Alvarez expressed a desire to have a rematch with Terence Crawford, whom he lost to in the autumn of 2025 in a bout for the absolute world champion title.