Alvarez signed a five-year, $365 million contract with Oscar De La Hoya's promotion company DAZN back in 2018. Fernanda and Canelo have a daughter together. [208] Álvarez won the bout via eleventh-round KO to become a four-division world champion. On 28 June 2008, Álvarez defeated Vázquez again in a rematch. Canelo Alvarez Biography, Age, Height, Family, Body Stats Santos Saul Alvarez Barragan popularly known as Saul “Caleno” Alvarez, is a Mexican professional Boxer. [61][62][63][64], On 9 January 2014, Golden Boy chief executive Richard Schaefer confirmed a deal had been made for a fight between Álvarez and 31 year old Mexican boxer Alfredo Angulo (22–3, 18 KOs) to take place on 8 March 2014, on Showtime PPV at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. [216], It was announced on 20 January 2021 Álvarez would be defending his titles against WBC mandatory challenger Avni Yıldırım on 27 February at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida. His company, Canelo Promotions, was established in 2010 and his business partners are his trainers, father-and-son team Chepo and Eddy Reynoso. She was born when Canelo was only 17 years old with his childhood lover and mother, Karen Beltrán. FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Canelo Alvarez celebrates after defeating Sergey Kovalev by knockout in a light heavyweight WBO title bout, in Las Vegas. [28] On 6 March 2010, he got a crushing third-round KO over Brian Camechis in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. However, the elder Reynoso stated in 2013 that Álvarez had fought ten more times in that span, winning all ten by knockout (KO), but that these fights (all in small venues in the Mexican state of Nayarit) were so poorly documented that it was not worth the trouble to seek to have the record corrected. Body Measurements: Height / Weight. Smith was also knocked down once in round seven and once in round eight, in a fight where Álvarez was in control from the opening bell. Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán , better known as "Canelo" Álvarez, is a Mexican professional boxer who has won multiple world championships in four weight classes, including light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight. The fight took place at a catchweight of 155 lbs at Cotto's request. All three judges scored it 120–108 for Álvarez. Later sources confirmed the fight did close to 1.2 million buys, which means it would have generated around $80 million. CompuBox stats showed Mayweather's dominance in the fight. [59][60], In front of a sold-out crowd of 16,746 at the MGM Garden, Mayweather defeated Álvarez via majority twelve-round decision. In Mexico, it is common for people to associate red hair with the Irish soldiers who fought for Mexico in the Saint Patrick's Battalion during the Mexican–American War. "[73][74], In January 2015, Oscar De La Hoya announced that Álvarez and James Kirkland (32–1, 28 KOs) had agreed to fight each other although no date or venue was set, in a non-title light middleweight bout. [149], The replay, which took place a week later on HBO averaged 726,000, peaking at 840,000 viewers. Despite the tense build up, both boxers showed each other respect after the fight. I've shown I can do lots of things in the ring, anything a fighter brings, I've shown I can showcase myself." At times, he came forward and also had Álvarez against the ropes, but failed to throw any punches. On 19 September, Golden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez told ESPN that everyone on their side was interested in the rematch and they would hold discussions with Tom Loeffler in the coming days. The Álvarez–Khan gross places it 34th-best in Nevada history. Mayweather vs. Álvarez sold 16,146 tickets to produce a live gate of $20,003,150. I'm ready. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The commission would decide at the hearing whether the fight would be permitted to go ahead as scheduled. During the middle rounds, particularly between four and eight, Álvarez started each round quickly, but seemed to tire out after a minute, with Golovkin taking over and doing enough to win the rounds. [220][221][222], He is also a boxing promoter in Mexico. He won the silver medal at the Junior Mexican National Championships, held in Sinaloa in the year 2004. Golovkin did not take part in the post-fight and made his way backstage where he received stitches for a cut over his right eye. According to CompuBox, Lara landed 55 jabs to nine from Álvarez, who landed the jab at a five percent connect rate. Right now, I think everyone is excited for September. [40], Álvarez successfully defended his newly awarded WBC title against #4 ranked Ring light middleweight and current European light middleweight champion Ryan Rhodes. According to CompuBox, Álvarez landed 155 of 484 punches (32%) and Cotto landed 129 of 629 (21%), with Álvarez landing the heavier blows and inflicting more damage. CompuBox stats showed that Álvarez landed 228 of 604 his punches thrown (38%) and Chávez Jr. landed 71 of 302 (24%). [78][79] The fight drew an average of 2.146 million viewers on HBO and peaked at 2.296 million, the highest viewership for HBO in 2015.[80]. And Golovkin's promoter Tom Loeffler gave the Brit hope when he said: “Negotiating another clause for the third fight did not make sense. [24], Álvarez' third official bout of his career was a win over future IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vázquez on 20 January 2006, in his home town of Guadalajara, Jalisco. At the time of stoppage, two judges had it 89–82 and the third judge had it 88–83, all in favor of Álvarez. I thought I fought better than he did." 934 complimentary tickets were given out, according to the NSAC. They wrote, "In the event a fan requested a refund, they could get one at the original point of sale and in full." [186][187] Hours later, De La Hoya confirmed via his Twitter account that terms had been agreed and the fight would indeed take place on 15 September at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. He landed 232 of 505 punches (46%) while Álvarez connected on 117 of 526 thrown (22%). His kid's middle name is a nod to his own nickname Canelo - the Spanish word for the spice - which he adopted on account of his flame top. – Boxing News", "Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr wins wide decision over Dominik Britsch, calls for GGG, Canelo – Boxing News", "Canelo, Chavez talking Cinco de Mayo weekend bout", "Canelo and Chavez Jr. in talks for May fight on HBO PPV – The Ring", "Canelo vs. Chavez Jr. – WBC President is on Board, Loves The Fight – Boxing News", "Chavez Sr: Canelo, Golden Boy are Offering Crumbs to My Son! The middleweight giants will go again for supremacy, with the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, IBO, Ring Magazine and lineal titles on the line. He gained fame and his name made rounds worldwide due to his outstanding multiple winning streaks and achievements on numerous world championships. On fight night, Mayweather reportedly weighed 150 lbs and Álvarez came in at 165 lbs. [84][85] The bout was on HBO PPV. Both boxers found use of their respective jabs from the opening round with Golovkin using his jab more as the fight went on. Canelo Álvarez is a Mexican professional boxer who began to establish a professional career in boxing at the age of 15. Álvarez wanted 65–35 in his favor, the same terms Golovkin agreed to initially, however Golovkin wanted a straight 50–50 split. [191] It was confirmed that both boxers would not physically come face to face with each other until the fight week. And again, it was an opportunity. [82] Two months after the fight, the WBC awarded Álvarez the WBC Diamond middleweight title at their headquarters in Mexico. During the post-fight interview with HBO's Max Kellerman, Álvarez stated, "Let's fight now. [98], Following Julio César Chávez Jr.'s comeback win against Dominik Britsch in December 2016, he claimed he was back and ready to fight Golovkin at 168 lbs and Álvarez at a 164-pound catchweight. [213], On 17 November via social media, Álvarez announced he would be facing Callum Smith on 19 December 2020 in a unification bout for the WBA and vacant WBC super middleweight titles.

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