Canelo Alvarez

Date of Birth: July 18, 1990

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán, widely known as Canelo Álvarez, is a Mexican professional boxer and one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport’s history. Born on July 18, 1990, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Canelo began boxing at the age of 13, inspired by his older brother Rigoberto Álvarez. His red hair and freckles garnered him the nickname “Canelo,” which means cinnamon in Spanish. Canelo’s professional career took off rapidly; he turned pro at just 15 years old. Known for his powerful punches, excellent counterpunching ability, and defensive skills, Canelo has won world titles in four weight classes: light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight. His notable victories include wins over Shane Mosley, Gennady Golovkin, and Sergey Kovalev. Outside the ring, Canelo is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in his home country of Mexico. He has donated substantial amounts to children’s hospitals, educational programs, and disaster relief efforts. His popularity extends beyond boxing, making him a significant cultural icon in Mexico and among boxing fans worldwide.

5 Interesting Facts about Canelo Alvarez

1. Canelo Álvarez is the youngest of eight children, all of whom have been involved in boxing.

2. He is the first boxer in history to become the undisputed champion at super middleweight.

3. Canelo has a passion for horse riding and owns multiple horses.

4. He signed a $365 million deal with DAZN in 2018, one of the richest contracts in sports history.

5. Canelo is fluent in both Spanish and English, although he primarily conducts interviews in Spanish.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Canelo Alvarez

1. “No boxing, no life.”

2. “I want to be remembered as one of the greats in boxing.”

3. “When you are disciplined, you win.”

4. “The more you work, the better you get.”

5. “My focus is on being the best in boxing, that’s my passion.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Canelo Álvarez’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $140 million.

Children

Canelo Álvarez has four children: Emily Cinnamon, Mia Ener, Maria Fernanda, and Saúl Adiel. He has been very private about his family life but occasionally shares glimpses of his children on social media.