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Revision as of 04:00, 15 May 2010
Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez | |
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| Born | Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán[1] July 18, 1990 |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Other names | Canelo, Especia del Jengibre |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Counterpuncher |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
Saul Alvarez, nickname El Canelo (born July 18, 1990, in Juanacatlan, Jalisco), is a Mexican Boxer[2] in the welterweight division and brother of middleweight Contender Rigoberto Alvarez.[3] Ranked 11th in the world, he is the current WBA Fedecentro Welterweight champion, WBO Latino Welterweight champion, NABF Welterweight champion and WBC Youth Welterweight champion. [1]
Amateur Career
Alvarez became a Junior Mexican National Boxing Champion in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico at the age of 15. Even though Alvarez turned pro young he had 20 amateur bouts.[4]
Pro Career
On Saturday June, 28, 2008 Saul who has six brothers of which he is the youngest made world history when all of them fought on the same card.[5][6] The only downside being that three of them failed to win their pro debuts. The others four more experienced brothers won.[7] Like other Mexican boxers Danny "Little Red" Lopez, Ernie Lopez, he has red hair and due to this he's nicknamed El Canelo (Spanish for cinnamon).[8]
Saul is very popular and already a big attraction all over his country Mexico.[9] He is promoted by Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.[10] Considered by many boxing analyst a top welterweight prospect and thought to be the next great champion from Mexico.[11] On March 6, 2010 he got a crushing third round K.O. over Brian Camechis in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico.[12] Saul Alvarez defeated Jose Miguel Cotto on 1st of May 2010 on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley undercard in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on HBO PPV to retain the NABF welterweight title.[13]
Professional boxing record
| Result | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| Win |  Jose Miguel Cotto
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TKO | 9(2:51) | 2010-05-01 |  MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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NABF welterweight title |
| Win | Brian Camechis
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KO | 3(0:23) | 2010-03-06 | Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico
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Retained NABF welterweight title |
| Win | Lanardo Tyner
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UD | 12(12) | 2009-12-05 | Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
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Retained NABF welterweight title |
| Win |  Carlos Leonardo Herrera
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TKO | 1(2:46) | 2009-09-15 | Auditorio Siglo XXI, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
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Retained WBC Youth World welterweight title |
| Win |  Marat Khuzeev
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KO | 2(2:33) | 2009-08-08 | Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
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vacant WBC Youth World welterweight title |
| Win |  Jeferson Luis Goncalo
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KO | 9(1:54) | 2009-06-06 | Parque Xcaret, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Retained NABF welterweight title |
| Win | Michel Rosales
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TKO | 10(2:53) | 2009-04-11 | Gimnasio Niños Héroes, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
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Retained NABF welterweight title |
| Win |  Euri Gonzalez
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TKO | 11(1:36) | 2009-02-21 | Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
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Retained NABF welterweight title WBO Latino welterweight title |
| Win | Antonio Fitch
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TKO | 1(1:52) | 2009-01-17 | Foro Scotiabank, Polanco, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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vacant NABF welterweight title WBO Latino welterweight title |
| Win |  Raul Pinzon
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TKO | 1(2:30) | 2008-12-05 | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, United States
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WBA Fedecentro welterweight title |
| Win | Larry Mosley
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UD | 10(10) | 2008-10-24 | Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, United States
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| Win | Carlos Adan Jerez
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UD | 10(10) | 2008-08-02 | Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
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WBA Fedecentro welterweight title |
| Win | Miguel Vazquez
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UD | 10(10) | 2008-06-28 | Palenque Calle 2, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Francisco Villanueva
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SD | 10(10) | 2008-06-06 | Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
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| Win | Gabriel Martinez (Boxer)
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RTD | 10(12) | 2008-04-18 | Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, México, Mexico
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WBA Fedecentro welterweight title |
| Win | Francisco Villanueva
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TKO | 9(12) | 2008-03-14 | Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Axel Rodrigo Solis
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KO | 1(8) | 2008-02-22 | Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, México, Mexico
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| Win | Sean Holley
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TKO | 2(10) | 2007-12-15 | Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Ricardo Cano
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UD | 12(12) | 2007-08-31 | Coliseo Olímpico, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Christian Solano
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UD | 10(10) | 2007-08-18 | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Jesus Abel Hernandez
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TKO | 2(10) | 2007-06-01 | Casino de los Fresnos, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
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| Win | Victor Marquez
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KO | 4(1:48) | 2007-05-19 | Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Ivan Illescas
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KO | 4(2:40) | 2007-03-30 | Arena-Casino Los Fresnos, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
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| Win | Javier Martinez
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TKO | 8(8) | 2007-03-02 | Casino Los Fresnos, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
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| Win | Daniel Martinez
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KO | 2 | 2006-12-08 | Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Francisco Villanueva
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KO | 5(1:20) | 2006-9-29 | Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Cristian Hernandez
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KO | 2 | 2006-09-15 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Juan Hernandez
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KO | 2 | 2006-07-21 | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Draw | Jorge Juarez
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D | PTS | 2006-06-17 | Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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| Win | Pedro Lopez
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KO | 1(4) | 2006-02-10 | Men´s Club, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Miguel Vazquez
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SD | 4(4) | 2006-01-0 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Pablo Alvarado
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KO | 2(2:25) | 2005-11-26 | Arena Chololo Larios, Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Win | Abraham Gonzalez
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TKO | 4(4) | 2005-10-29 | Arena Chololo Larios, Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico
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See also
References
- ^ a b Boxrec. "Saul Alvarez". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
- ^ http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ki-alvarezcolumn042810
- ^ http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=122441&cat=boxer
- ^ http://www.ringtv.com/blog/1871/alvarez_highlights_mayweathermosley_undercard/
- ^ http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=557177
- ^ http://www.notifight.com/artman2/publish/Resultado_2/Record_Guinness_gana_Canelo_Chocho_y_Espa_ol.php
- ^ http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=976433&s=box&type=column
- ^ http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=22572&more=1
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4851090
- ^ http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/fighters/c_alvarez.php
- ^ http://www.fightnewsusa.com/?p=3643
- ^ http://www.fightnews.com/?p=39152
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2010-05-01-1313890366_x.htm
External links
- Boxing record for Canelo Álvarez from BoxRec (registration required)
- http://saulcaneloalvarez.blogspot.com/
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