BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. Gary Harris Jersey . -- When Saul Alvarez steps from a black SUV into a swath of media and fans, he keeps his head low and his gaze neutral as he calmly follows his entourage to work. Footwork, timing, focus -- theyre all impeccable. "Its normal for me now," he says with a grin while getting his hands wrapped moments later. "People are always around me." At just 23 years old, the freckle-faced Mexican fighter called Canelo has mastered the moves of a star. He usually handles his skyrocketing celebrity with calm and poise, always coming off as a hungry, serious athlete who cares little for his sports near-requisite bragging and boasting. Just three years after the Mexican junior middleweight champions first major U.S. fights, Alvarez (42-0-1, 30 KOs) will be under his sports biggest spotlight Saturday night in Las Vegas when he faces Floyd Mayweather Jr., the biggest star of them all. Alvarez has studied Mayweather (44-0, 26 KOs) extensively, but not for tips on his opponents taunting, his spendthrift public persona. Canelos bankable celebrity got him into this lucrative fight with Money May, but he plans to win it by relying on the natural skills and acquired work ethic that propelled him here. "Ive always said Ive never fought to my potential," Alvarez said. "Ive never fought at 100 per cent of my ability. My opponents have never brought that out in me. I think Floyd is going to be the one who brings it out." Alvarez prepared for the bout in high-altitude Big Bear, following the example of countless fighters who have taken themselves away from celebrity distractions by going up into the San Bernardino Mountains. He worked out in a Spartan, one-ring boxing gym in the converted garage of a house owned by Sugar Shane Mosley, the long-reigning champion who has lost to both men in Saturdays bout. While Alvarez works out with trainer Chepo Reynoso and a retinue of coaches, Alvarezs brothers and assorted hangers-on, the gym stereo blares doo-wop, 12-bar blues and 60s bubble-gum pop records. Ranchera and hip-hop, the dual staples of many modern boxers, dont make the playlist until later in the workout. While hes a veteran in many rules of his game outside the ring, Alvarez is still too young to be afraid of trying new things. For the first time in his career, he prepared for Mayweather by hiring a strength coach, a nutritionist and a chef. "I think were putting together a good game plan to beat Mayweather, and up here we have no distractions," Reynoso said through a translator. "We worked harder than ever for this fight. I cant explain it now, but youre going to see the results." Alvarez betrays no real mental weaknesses in his preparations for Mayweather -- only a quiet confidence, and no overcompensation for the daunting task in front of him. Instead, Alvarez quietly agrees with Reynosos opinions about his advantages, insisting he can do things nobody has ever done against Mayweather. Canelo is an accurate puncher carrying more power than most of Mayweathers previous opponents. His percussive right hand is among the most dangerous weapons in boxing -- as several injured sparring partners could attest this summer. His jab work is more disciplined and effective than most of Mayweathers recent opponents, which could mess with the veteran champions game plan. He is naturally bigger than Mayweather, who easily could have more than a 10-pound weight disadvantage on fight night against Alvarez after the Mexican star rehydrates from the 152-pound limit. But Alvarezs most important asset, he believes, is his mind. "A lot of people get impatient and try to take his head off," Alvarez said. "Thats when they start missing punches, and thats when Floyd can beat you with counterpunches. Im not going to fall into that. I already know thats what he wants you to do." Although Mosley turned down an invitation from Reynoso to spar with Alvarez, the fight fascinates him as a spectator. Hes among the wary observers who believe Canelo has the best chance in years to end Mayweathers unbeaten run. "Canelo can connect, but this isnt going to be a one-punch knockout," Mosley said. "Hes going to have to wear him down, get him dazed. ... Canelos speed and his defence, that was unexpected for me. I thought when I cracked that kid, Im going to knock him out. It never happened. Floyd, he might be thinking the same thing." Mosley said Alvarez fit in seamlessly into his home, even playing video games and working in the gym with Mosleys son, Shane Jr. Mexicos shining star can have a little quiet fun in Big Bear while hes preparing to stun Mayweather and the world. "I dont think Floyd expects Canelo to be as good as hes going to be," Mosley said. "Hes better defensively than you think, better in stamina. 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Toronto also said that Amir Johnson (ankle) and Patrick Patterson (broken nose) will also play. After Fridays bout with the Nuggets, the Raps will visit the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers. They return to Toronto for two before the All-Star break. DeRozan was selected as a reserve for the game in New Orleans, and will be the Raptors first representative in the All-Star game since Chris Bosh in 2010. "It means a lot," acknowledged DeRozan, who missed the last two games with an ankle injury. "I continue to work hard. I wouldnt be here without my teammates. They helped me get here." Against the Magic, Kyle Lowry, who missed out on a spot on the East All-Star squad, scored 30 of his 33 points in the first and third quarters and the Raptors led wire-to-wire in a 98-83 win. Amir Johnson added 22 points and 11 rebounds and Jonas Valanciunas scored 14 with 15 boards for the Raptors, who have won four of five. The Nuggets continue to be an enigma. After a three-game losing streak, Denver won two in a row, but laid an egg Wednesday night when it kicked off a four- game homestand with a loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Nikola Jokic Jersey. Al Jefferson pummeled the Nuggets with 35 points and 11 rebounds in the 101-98 loss. Randy Foye scored 33 points, Evan Fournier had 19 to go with six assists and Timofey Mozgov added 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Nuggets. Denver guard Ty Lawson missed the game with a strained left rotator cuff that he suffered in Sundays win over Sacramento. Lawsons replacement, Nate Robinson, was injured in the first quarter after a fall under the basket. He limped off the court and did not return. Lawson will not play, while Robinson suffered a sprained anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Robinson has been ruled out of Fridays game, but theres no timetable as he awaits further evaluation. If Lawson cant go Friday, Foye will assume the point-guard duties. If Lawson is out long-term, that might signal the return of veteran Andre Miller, who has been away from the team since Jan. 2 for personal reasons. (Miller and head coach Brian Shaw got into a heated exchange on the court.) "Ive always said that I can coach any player that is willing to play and do whats best for the team overall," Shaw said. "If hes willing to do whats best for the team overall, Im willing to coach him. Ive said that before; Im saying it again." The Nuggets defeated the Raptors in Toronto on Dec. 1 and have won 16 of the last 19 meetings. Denver has taken nine straight over the Raps at the Pepsi Center. 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