Mexican boxing champion Canelo Alvarez sparked controversy with remarks about poverty during a podcast. He asserted that "the poor are poor because they want to be," attributing financial struggles to poor money management rather than a lack of opportunities. Alvarez, who started selling popsicles as a child, stated that individuals often overspend even significant windfalls.

En Cracks Podcast, Canelo Álvarez dinero y disciplina revelan la mentalidad detrás de su carrera dentro y fuera del ring. <p>El boxeador Saúl <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/food-and-drink/2022/02/22/antes-del-box-canelo-alvarez-vendia-paletas-asi-es-el-negocio-de-la-familia-en-jalisco/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/food-and-drink/2022/02/22/antes-del-box-canelo-alvarez-vendia-paletas-asi-es-el-negocio-de-la-familia-en-jalisco/">‘Canelo’ Álvare...