Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (60-2-2) - Fights, Stats, Videos (2024)

"Canelo"

Saul "Canelo" Álvarez, often hailed as one of the most formidable and accomplished boxers of his generation, is a Mexican fighter whose name is synonymous with excellence in the sport.

Known for his versatility, tactical skills, and exceptional punching power, Canelo has faced some of the biggest stars in boxing history. Standing at 5'8" with a 70.5-inch reach, he competes in various weight classes but is most celebrated in the middleweight and super middleweight divisions. His thrilling matches, his ability to take on opponents of any style and size, and his capacity to absorb punches without flinching have made him a fan favorite.

Canelo's boxing career is adorned with numerous world titles, making him a four-division world champion. He currently holds all major titles in the Super Middleweight division, cementing his status as the reigning unified champion. He's faced formidable opponents, including boxing legends such as Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, Amir Khan, Miguel Cotto, and Daniel Jacobs. In a remarkable display of skill and power, he ventured into the Light Heavyweight division and easily dominated Sergey Kovalev, despite Kovalev's size advantage. While he has suffered defeats at the hands of all-time great Floyd Mayweather and Dmitrii Bivol, he has consistently rebounded and is eager to take on new challenges.

Canelo's success is a product of his high fight IQ, meticulous training regimen, and disciplined lifestyle. Devoted to his craft, he has become a blueprint for boxing excellence. His distinctive fighting style is easily recognizable, characterized by exceptional head movement and the ability to cut off the ring effectively, enabling him to close in on opponents and counter their moves. Canelo's resilience is evident in his fights with Gennady Golovkin and Daniel Jacobs, where he stood strong in the face of adversity, took their best shots and kept going. He demonstrates immense strength and power, disregarding size advantages, as seen in his bouts against Sergey Kovalev and Caleb Plant. His most potent weapon, undoubtedly, is his devastating body shots, sharp and challenging to counter. While he excels at countering, Canelo maintains relentless forward pressure, a daunting challenge that only two opponents have managed to surmount.

Beyond the ropes, Canelo is renowned for his humility and unwavering dedication to his Mexican heritage. He actively contributes to the community and continuously strives to be a better human being. In the annals of boxing history, Saul "Canelo" Álvarez's name will undoubtedly shine brightly. His combination of skill, determination, and charisma makes him a once-in-a-generation fighter who continues to inspire both aspiring boxers and fans of the sport.

• Air Time

  Sep 30 7:00 PM CDT

  Price

  PPV

  Publisher

  PBC

  Title

  PBC: Canelo Álvarez vs Jermell Charlo

  Genres

  Boxing

• Air Time

  Sep 30 6:00 PM CDT

  Price

  Free

  Publisher

  PBC

  Title

  Canelo vs Charlo: Countdown show

  Genres

  Boxing

• Air Time

  Sep 29 4:30 PM CDT

  Price

  Free

  Publisher

  PBC

  Title

  Canelo vs Charlo: Weigh In

  Genres

  Boxing

• Air Time

  Sep 27 2:55 PM CDT

  Price

  Free

  Publisher

  PBC

  Title

  Canelo vs Charlo: Presser

  Genres

  Boxing

• Price

  Free

  Publisher

  Triller Creators

  Title

  Saul Canelo Alvarez vs Kirland - Best

  Genres

  Boxing

• Air Time

  Nov 6 1:00 PM CDT

  Price

  Free

  Publisher

  In This Corner

  Title

  In This Corner, Hosted by Smitty: Canelo vs Plant

  Genres

  Boxing

• Win

  

  Jermell Charlo "Iron Man"

  Method

  Decision

  Round

  R12

  

  Sep 29, 2023

  PBC: Canelo Álvarez vs Jermell Charlo

• Win

  

  John Ryder

  Method

  Decision

  Round

  R12

  May 06, 2023

  Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs John Ryder

• Win

  

  Gennady Golovkin "GGG"

  Method

  Decision

  Round

  R12

  Sep 17, 2022

  T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

• Loss

  

  Dmitry Bivol

  Method

  Decision

  Round

  R12

  May 07, 2022

  Canelo vs Bivol

• Win

  

  Caleb Plant "Sweethands"

  Method

  KO

  Round

  R11

  Time

  1:05

  Nov 06, 2021

  PBC: Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant

• Win

  

  Billy Joe Saunders "Superb"

  Method

  KO

  May 08, 2021

  AT&T Stadium, Arlington

• Win

  Avni Yildirim

  Method

  KO

  Round

  R3

  Feb 27, 2021

  Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

  See Also

  Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez: What did we learn from BBC One documentary?Canelo Álvarez defeats John Ryder by unanimous decision to retain titles – as it happenedCanelo Álvarez beats Jermell Charlo to retain undisputed super middleweight championship – as it happenedSaul Canelo Alvarez - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News

• Win

  

  Callum Smith "Mundo"

  Method

  Decision

  Round

  R12

  Dec 19, 2020

  Alamodome, San Antonio

• Win

  

  Sergey Kovalev "Krusher"

  Method

  KO

  Nov 02, 2019

  MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas

• Win

  

  Daniel Jacobs "Miracle Man"

  Method

  Decision

  Round

  R12

  May 04, 2019

  Canelo vs. Jacobs

• Win

  

  Rocky Fielding

  Method

  TKO

  

  Dec 15, 2018

  Canelo Alvarez vs. Rocky Fielding

• Win

  

  Gennady Golovkin "GGG"

  Method

  Decision

  Round

  R12

  

  Sep 15, 2018

  Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady "GGG" Golovkin 2

Result

Opponent

Method

Round

Event

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  Title

  Gennady Golovkin

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  Title

  Roman Gonzalez

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  Title

  Moises Fuentes

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  Title

  Jaime Munguia

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  Publish Time

  September 26, 2023

  Title

  Canelo vs Charlo Live Stream and Fight Card

• 

  Publish Time

  September 25, 2023

  Title

  Canelo - Un Boxeador Distinto

• 

  Publish Time

  September 25, 2023

  Title

  Canelo - A Different Boxer

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  Publish Time

  September 14, 2018

  Title

  How to watch Canelo vs. GGG 2

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  Publish Time

  September 12, 2018

  Title

  Canelo vs. GGG 2 now available on FITE in US, Canada, Russia, Spain and Sub-Sahara Africa