Canelo Álverez
Canelo Álvarez is a Mexican professional boxer who has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, including the WBA (Super), WBC, Ring magazine, and lineal middleweight titles since 2021; the undisputed super middleweight titles since 2021; the WBA (Super) and WBC light heavyweight titles since 2019; and the WBO light middleweight title from 2014 to 2015. As of May 2023, he is ranked as the world’s best active boxer, pound for pound, by BoxRec, The Ring, ESPN, and TBRB.
Early life and career
Canelo Álvarez was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, on July 18, 1990. He began boxing at the age of 13 and won his first amateur title at the age of 15. He turned professional in 2005 at the age of 19.
Álvarez quickly rose through the ranks of professional boxing, winning his first 32 fights. In 2011, he won the WBC light middleweight title by defeating Matthew Hatton. He defended the title four times before moving up to the middleweight division in 2013.
Middleweight and super middleweight titles
In 2015, Álvarez won the WBC middleweight title by defeating Miguel Cotto. He defended the title twice before moving up to the super middleweight division in 2016.
In 2018, Álvarez won the WBA (Super) and WBC super middleweight titles by defeating Rocky Fielding. He defended the title twice before moving up to the light heavyweight division in 2019.
Light heavyweight titles
In 2019, Álvarez won the WBA (Super) and WBC light heavyweight titles by defeating Sergey Kovalev. He defended the titles twice before moving back down to the super middleweight division in 2021.
Return to super middleweight and light heavyweight
In 2021, Álvarez won the undisputed super middleweight titles by defeating Billy Joe Saunders, Caleb Plant, and Gennady Golovkin (third fight). He defended the titles once before moving back up to the light heavyweight division in 2023.
In 2023, Álvarez won the WBA (Super) light heavyweight title by defeating Dmitry Bivol. He is scheduled to defend the title against John Ryder in May 2023.
Fighting style
Canelo Álvarez is a switch hitter who is known for his powerful punches, quick reflexes, and excellent footwork. He is also a skilled counterpuncher and has a strong chin.
Álvarez is considered one of the best boxers of his generation and has been compared to some of the greatest boxers of all time, such as Sugar Ray Robinson, Roberto Durán, and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Personal life
Canelo Álvarez is married to Fernanda Gómez and they have two daughters together. He is also the father of a daughter from a previous relationship.
Álvarez is a devout Catholic and is known for his charitable work. He has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including those that help children and the elderly.
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