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The Boxing Career of Canelo Álvarez: 1990–Present

By RAML_98
  • Young Canelo Alvarez Early childhood

    Young Canelo Alvarez Early childhood

    Canelo Alvarez was borin in Guadalajara, Mexico. He would go on to become one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time. Source: DAZN
  • Turns Pro at 15

    Turns Pro at 15

    At just 15 years old, Canelo turned professional after only about 20 amateur fights, showing talent and maturity beyond his age. Source:HRD sports.
  • NABF Title

    NABF Title

    Canelo wins the NABF welterweight title by defeating Larry Mosley, marking his first major step on the international stage. Source: Yahoo sports
  • First World Title

    First World Title

    At age 20, Canelo defeats Matthew Hatton in Anaheim, California, to win the vacant WBC super welterweight championship. Source: WBC boxing.
  • First Loss (vs. Mayweather)

    First Loss (vs. Mayweather)

    Canelo suffers his first professional defeat in Las Vegas, losing by majority decision to Floyd Mayweather Jr. source: CBS sports
  • Defeats Miguel Cotto

    Defeats Miguel Cotto

    In Las Vegas, Canelo beats Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision to claim the WBC middleweight title. Source:Los Angeles Times
  • Canelo vs. Gennady Golovkin I

    Canelo vs. Gennady Golovkin I

    Their first fight ends in a controversial split draw at T-Mobile Arena, leaving fans debating who really won. Source: DAZN SPORTS
  • Canelo vs. Golovkin II

    Canelo vs. Golovkin II

    Canelo wins the rematch by majority decision in Las Vegas, capturing the WBC, WBA, and The Ring middleweight titles. Source:The sporting news.
  • Light Heavyweight Champion

    Light Heavyweight Champion

    Canelo knocks out Sergey Kovalev in the 11th round in Las Vegas to win the WBO light heavyweight title. Source:New York Times.
  • Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion

    Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion

    Canelo defeats Caleb Plant by TKO in the 11th round, becoming the first undisputed champion in super middleweight history. Akopyan, M.
  • Loss to Dmitry Bivol

    Loss to Dmitry Bivol

    Canelo moves back up to light heavyweight but loses by unanimous decision to WBA champion Dmitry Bivol in Las Vegas. Source:Morse, B
  • Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford — Historic Super-Fight

    Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford — Historic Super-Fight

    The fight sparked controversy, with some calling it unfair because of the big size and weight difference, showing discrimination toward Crawford despite his skills. Source:Ring Magazine