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BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. -- 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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The 6-foot, 195-pound Del Zotto was the 20th overall choice by the Rangers in the 2008 draft, and he has 121 career points in 292 career NHL games. But Del Zotto never seemed to fully fit since coach Alain Vigneault replaced the fired John Tortorella after last season. Del Zotto was a heealthy scratch from Vigneaults lineup for nine games, but was back in for the 10 games before Wednesdays deal.dddddddddddd Del Zotto, who can become a restricted free agent this summer, carries a $2.55 million salary cap charge this season. Klein was one of four right-handed shooting defencemen in Nashville and something the Rangers have wanted. Del Zotto is a lefty shooter. Adding Klein and removing Del Zotto will allow John Moore to move to the left side for the Rangers. Klein, 29, was the 37th choice overall in 2003 by Nashville and has played 403 games in nine NHL seasons. He has three points in 47 games this season and ranks 22nd in the NHL with 94 blocked shots. Klein also is under contract through 2017-18 after signing a five-year, $14.5 million deal in September 2012 giving him a $2.9 million salary cap hit each season. "Thanks everyone!," Klein wrote on Twitter. "Going to miss the friends I have made in Nashville. But a new chapter in New York." 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