Canelo Alvarez is one of the most successful boxers of the 21st century. With a record of 53-1-2 and 36 knockisive knockouts, Alvarez has cemented himself among the greatest fighters in history. Building off of the success of his amateur career, Alvarez has gone on to become one of the top Mexican fighters in the world and a four-weight world champion.
Table of Contents:
1. Biography of Canelo Alvarez
2. Amateur Record
3. Professional Record
4. Professional Accomplishments
5. Titles Held
6. List of Notable Fights
7. List of Notable Opponents
8. Longevity
9. Canelo Alvarez Quotes
- Biography of Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez was born Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán on July 18th, 1990 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alvarez began boxing at the age of 13 and soon became part of the Mexican National Team. After competing in several amateur tournaments, Alvarez decided to turn pro in 2005 at the age of 15, quickly becoming one of the most promising young boxers in Mexico. Over the course of his amateur career, Alvarez racked up an impressive record of 23-2-1 with 7 knockouts.
- Amateur Record
Alvarez turned pro at the age of 15, often competing in smaller tournaments throughout Mexico. Even at a young age, Alvarez was already gaining attention as a prodigy in the Mexican boxing community. Alvarez fought a total of 26 amateur fights throughout his career, ending with a record of 23-2-1 and 7 knockouts. Out of his 26 fights, 12 of his victories were by knockout. Throughout his amateur career, Alvarez won several regional championships, before ultimately moving on to the professional ranks.
- Professional Record
After his success in the amateur ranks, Alvarez made his professional debut in 2005 at the age of 15. Alvarez quickly rose to the top of the Mexican boxing scene and was signed by Golden Boy Promotions in 2010. Throughout his pro career, Alvarez has gone 53-1-2 with 36 knockouts. Alvarez’s only loss came in a close unanimous decision to undefeated boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013.
- Professional Accomplishments
Alvarez has achieved a multitude of goals during his professional career, cementing himself among the best Mexican fighters in history. In 2011, at only 21 years of age, Alvarez became the WBC super welterweight champion of the world. Since then, Alvarez has moved up in weight, becoming the WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight champion in 2015. Alvarez won the Lineal light heavyweight title in 2020 and is the current WBA, WBC and The Ring super middleweight champion. In 2019, Alvarez was named “Fighter of the Year” by The Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of America for winning the middleweight titles and for his win over Rocky Fielding.
- Titles Held
Alvarez has won titles in four different weight classes in his professional career. In 2011, Alvarez won the WBC super welterweight title, becoming the youngest champion at the age of 21. In 2015, Alvarez won the WBC, WBA, and The Ring middleweight titles. He successfully defended all three titles twice before moving up to the light-heavyweight division in 2019. After defeating Sergey Kovalev for the WBO light-heavyweight title, Alvarez moved up to the super-middleweight division and won the WBA, WBC, and The Ring titles.
- List of Notable Fights
Throughout his career, Alvarez has faced some of the best fighters from all over the world, establishing himself as one of the top fighters in history. In 2013, Alvarez faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC and WBA super welterweight titles. The highly anticipated fight, dubbed “The One”, ended in a close unanimous decision in favor of Mayweather. Alvarez faced Gennady Golovkin twice in 2017 and 2018 for the WBC and WBA middleweight titles. After a controversial draw in the first fight, Alvarez won the rematch by majority decision.
- List of Notable Opponents
Throughout his career, Alvarez has faced some of the best fighters in the world, establishing himself as one of the best fighters of the 21st century. Alvarez has faced fighters such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto, Gennady Golovkin, Austin Trout, Erislandy Lara, Sergey Kovalev, and Rocky Fielding.
- Longevity
Alvarez started his pro career at the age of 15 and has been able to sustain his success for over 15 years. Throughout his professional career, Alvarez has competed for world titles in four different weight classes, displaying his versatility and longevity as a fighter. At the age of 30, Alvarez still has a lot to give to the sport of boxing and is expected to be a force for many years to come.
Canelo Alvarez Quotes
“I don’t fear anyone. We don’t come to play in this sport.” Canelo Alvarez
“I’ve learned from every single fight, every single opponent – some great fighters.” Canelo Alvarez
“I’m the kind of person who visualizes things before doing them.” Canelo Alvarez
“For the entirety of my career, I have taken the fights that no one wanted because I fear no man.” Canelo Alvarez
“My job is to train hard, go fight, and do my best.” Canelo Alvarez
“You can have the best training, but just feeling full can make you sluggish and cause you to lose.” Canelo Alvarez
“I’m very happy with what I’ve accomplished, but we’re going for more.” Canelo Alvarez
“I always train 100 percent.” Canelo Alvarez
“I fought the best; I’ve never been afraid of anyone.” Canelo Alvarez
“The more desperate you are, the more mistakes you make.” Canelo Alvarez
“I’m focused on being the best, making history.” Canelo Alvarez
“I’m honored and blessed by God to be in the sport I love, and I want to accomplish all the goals I set in the sport of boxing – to be successful and make history.” Canelo Alvarez
“If you don’t take an opponent seriously, they surprise you.” Canelo Alvarez
“When I go running, I see Mexicans working hard.” Canelo Alvarez
“I want to challenge the best, and I’m ready.” Canelo Alvarez
“I love to push myself.” Canelo Alvarez
“It’s a big responsibility and great motivation to be a Mexican fighter who is admired, and I thank God for the support I get from Mexicans on both sides of the border.” Canelo Alvarez
“Sometimes, once a fight starts, you have to do what you have to do to win.” Canelo Alvarez
“I’m training and preparing because nothing is predictable in boxing. I’m preparing for those rounds, and if it happens that I get a shot, whatever advantage I have, I will be ready for 12 rounds.” Canelo Alvarez
“Obviously I’m fast, and I’m going to have to utilize that speed, but I’m also going to have to be smart. I’m also strong, and I have a punch, so I’m going to have to use all my qualities to be able to fight against Angulo, and I just feel whoever’s the best prepared that night is going to win.” Canelo Alvarez
“Athletes can definitely have an impact on society. And it’s great that athletes can be a part of uniting the population.” Canelo Alvarez
“There have been numerous tips and numerous people offering advice. I appreciate it because it all comes with good feelings from the heart. But some of it we’ll apply, and some things we won’t.” Canelo Alvarez
“I started boxing because of my brother. And then I came to admire the all-time greats, like Roberto Duran and Muhammad Ali. I’d say I admired Ali more than any fighter in my life.” Canelo Alvarez
“I train to fight, to win.” Canelo Alvarez
“I don’t prepare myself for a specific fighter. I don’t choose a fight to prepare myself for another fighter.” Canelo Alvarez
“When I was 15 years old, I left school and became a professional boxer.” Canelo Alvarez
“Every fight brings out something different in me, and it will be no different in this one. I have learned and gained from all of those experiences. And as I’ve often said, the public hasn’t seen the best of me yet. I need someone like Mayweather to bring that out of me.” Canelo Alvarez
“I like working with my own body weight, and I just do the best job I can to be healthy and strong, both before and after a fight.” Canelo Alvarez
“I look like this for a reason. I was born this way. It was God-given.” Canelo Alvarez
“I take the time to look at my videos after a fight to see not what I did right but what I did wrong, to learn from those mistakes.” Canelo Alvarez
“There are great legends and great fighters in the history of Mexico, and there will be more to come.” Canelo Alvarez
“I just want to create my own history.” Canelo Alvarez
“I do two months of strict dieting, so after fight night, I go for whatever my body is craving. It’s usually sushi. But after that, I go home to Guadalajara and indulge in a lot of tacos before I have to start getting in shape for another fight.” Canelo Alvarez
“When I first stepped into the boxing gym, I loved it. I knew it was what I was going to do.” Canelo Alvarez
“I was made fun of at a young age. I would fight a lot in the streets, and it has a lot to do with the way I am today. It helped my development as a fighter, but what can I say?” Canelo Alvarez
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