Who is Canelo Álvarez, the criticized Mexican boxer who seeks to continue making history?

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2024-05-01 10:47:45

The Mexican boxer, Canelo Alvarezis the undisputed super middleweight world champion and has managed to win four titles with a total of 64 fights, 60 victories, 2 draws and 2 losses.

Canelo Álvarez has built a great legacy, putting Mexico at the top of the boxing world because despite having 11 belts from different organizations, the Mexican has received a lot of criticism that calls into question his talent as a boxer.

Apart from having many national and international titles, Canelo Álvarez is one of the highest paid Mexican athletes in the world, as he is at number 17 in the Top 100.

Not only is he recognized for his successful career as a boxer but he has also managed to position himself as a multimillionaire businessman with the creation of various companies.

Who is Canelo Álvarez?

Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragánor better known as Canelo Alvarezwas born on July 18, 1990 in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico. She is 33 years old, is 1.73 meters tall and weighs 76 kilograms.

Canelo Álvarez is a Mexican professional boxer and holds the title of undisputed world champion in the super middleweight division. The man from Guadalajara has stood out in the world of boxing for his ability as a counterpuncher.

Is married to Fernanda Gómez and has four children from different couples. The eldest daughter’s name is Emily Cinammonthen there is Mine Ener, Maria Fernanda and a man, Saul Adiel.

His boxing career began when he was 13 years old and at the age of 15 he made his professional debut in Jalisco against Abraham Gónzalez, whom he defeated by knockout.

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He currently has five belts: World Boxing Council (WBC), the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and The Ring, being the first Latin American boxer to get it.

Canelo Álvarez is also a businessman and earns around 20 million dollars a year with its real estate investments (300 million Mexican pesos) and has a net worth of 110 million dollars (1 billion Mexican pesos).

One interesting fact about Canelo is that as a child he suffered from bullying for having red hair, he is also a horse lover, likes to collect luxury cars and play golf.

When and where to watch the Canelo Álvarez vs Jaime Munguía fight?

Canelo Alvarez will fight against Jaime Munguia he Next Saturday May 4th in it T-Moile Arena of Las Vegasthe same day that is celebrated in Mexico the Battle of Puebla.

Canelo Álvarez will finally return to the ring and is ready to face the young Mexican Jaime Munguía. The man from Guadalajara has not fought since last September 30 in Las Vegas, where he defeated Jermell Charlo by unanimous decision.

Here we leave you the data to watch the Canelo Álvarez vs Jaime Munguía fight:

  • Date: Saturday May 4
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
  • Time: 9:00 p.m., central Mexico time
  • Where to watch: Azteca Deportes, TUDN

2024-05-01 10:47:45

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