Canelo Alvarez
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| Height / weight | 1.73 m / 76 kg |
| Born | 18 Jul 1990 (35 years) |
| Nationality |  Mexico |
| Nickname | Canelo ("Cinnamon") |
Saúl Álvarez, known worldwide as "Canelo," is an active professional boxer from Mexico. He is a world champion in four different weight classes and made history by becoming the first-ever undisputed Super Middleweight champion.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán was born on July 18, 1990, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The Mexican fighter is 173 cm tall and possesses a wingspan of 179 cm.He has successfully competed across four weight divisions during his professional run. Álvarez is recognized for his counterpunching ability and body punching, fighting from an orthodox position.
His nickname, "Canelo," is the Spanish word for cinnamon, a reference to his red hair.
Career
Álvarez began his professional career in 2005 and his first fight was with Abraham Gonzalez.He became an undefeated fighter picking up a number of titles including: North American Boxing Federation Welter, WBO Latino Welter, North American Boxing Federation Welter, WBC Youth World Welter, North American Boxing Federation Welter, WBC Silver Super Welter, and the WBC Silver Super Welter titles.
His first professional loss came in 2013 against Floyd Mayweather Jr., when he tried to defend his WBC Silver title.
After that loss, he picked up more titles including - WBC Diamond Middle, WBC World Middle, WBO World Super Welter, IBF World Middle, IBO World Middle, WBC World Middle, WBO World Light Heavy, WBC World Super Middle, and more.
In 2024, he lost IBF World Super Middle, WBC World Super Middle, and the WBO World Super Middle titles to Terence Crawford.
Career Record:
Total - 66
Wins - 61
- By knockout - 39
- By decision - 22
Losses - 3
- By knockout - 0
- By decision - 3
Draws - 2
Canelo Alvarez FAQ
Where is Canelo Álvarez from?
Canelo Álvarez was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
How many world titles has Canelo Álvarez won?
Canelo Álvarez has held world championships in four weight classes, including becoming the undisputed champion at super middleweight.
What is Canelo Álvarez's professional record?
His professional boxing record is 61 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws.
