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'{{pp-pc1}} {{Spanish name 2|Álvarez|Barragán}} {{Infobox boxer | name = Canelo Álvarez | realname = {{nowrap|Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán}} | image = Saúl Álvarez 2013.jpg | caption = Álvarez at [[Los Pinos]], 2013 | nickname = ''Canelo'' ("Cinnamon") | weight = {{plainlist| *[[Welterweight]] *[[Light middleweight]] *[[Middleweight]] }} | height = 5 ft 9 in<ref>[[HBO]] tale of the tape before the [[Amir Khan (boxer)|Amir Khan]] fight.</ref> | reach = 70+1/2 in | nationality = Mexican | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|7|18}} | birth_place = [[Guadalajara]], [[Jalisco]], Mexico | style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]] | total = 51 | wins = 49 | KO = 34 | losses = 1 | draws = 1 | no contests = }} '''Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán''' ({{IPA-es|saˈul ˈalβaɾes}}; born July 18, 1990), commonly known as '''Saúl Álvarez''', or by his nickname "'''Canelo'''" '''Álvarez''', is a Mexican [[professional boxer]]. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] [[light middleweight]] title since 2016, as well as the [[The Ring (magazine)|''Ring'' magazine]] [[middleweight]] title since 2015. Previously he held the [[WBA (Unified)]], [[World Boxing Council|WBC]], and ''Ring'' light middleweight titles between 2011 and 2013, and the WBC and [[lineal championship|lineal]] middleweight titles between 2015 and 2017. He will face Gennady Golovkin September 16, 2017 As of May 2017, Álvarez is ranked as the world's best boxer, [[pound for pound]], by [[BoxRec]];<ref>[http://boxrec.com/records "Boxer Lb for Lb Ratings"]. [[BoxRec]]. Retrieved May 2, 2017.</ref> and eighth by ''[[The Ring magazine Pound for Pound|The Ring]]''.<ref>[https://www.ringtv.com/ratings/?weightclass=251 "Ratings"]. ''[[The Ring (magazine)|The Ring]]''. April 25, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.</ref> He is also ranked as the world's best light middleweight by the [[Transnational Boxing Rankings Board]]<ref>[https://www.tbrb.org/all-rankings/ "Rankings"]. [[Transnational Boxing Rankings Board]]. Retrieved May 2, 2017.</ref> and BoxRec.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/records "Boxer Ratings"]. [[BoxRec]]. Retrieved May 2, 2017.</ref> ==Beginnings== In an interview, Álvarez explained that he was born in the city of [[Guadalajara]], [[Jalisco]], but his family was at the time living in San Agustín de [[Tlajomulco de Zúñiga]]. At the age of five, his family moved to their current home of [[Juanacatlán]], Jalisco.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Saul is interviewed by Jalisco's Governor Emilio González | journal = Jalisco Web | date = 2010-07-02 | first = Emilio | last = González| id = | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1rrX0K0RtY | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref> Growing up on his family's farm, he learned horseback riding, which he continues today.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Video of Saul riding Horseback | journal = ESPN Deportes | date = 2010-09-16 | first = Lucio | last = García| id = | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axEVnqxPojA | accessdate = 2010-09-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | title = The Álvarez Family | journal = Juanacatlan | date = 2010-05-28 | first = Alessandro | last = Mulei| id = | url = http://www.juanacatlan.com/index.php?ind=news&op=news_show_single&ide=972 | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref> Álvarez is the youngest of eight children, seven of them boys; all of his brothers also became professional boxers.<ref name=Torre>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/9629500/can-canelo-alvarez-beat-legend-floyd-mayweather-espn-magazine |title=The last best contender |first=Pablo S. |last=Torre |authorlink=Pablo S. Torre |publisher=''[[ESPN The Magazine]]'' |date=2013-09-03 |accessdate=2013-09-03}}</ref> Among his brothers are [[welterweight]] boxers [[Ramón Álvarez (boxer)|Ramón Álvarez]], [[Ricardo Álvarez Barragán|Ricardo Álvarez]] and former [[Interim championship|Interim]] [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] World Champion, [[Rigoberto Álvarez]]. "Canelo" in Spanish is the [[grammatical gender|masculine word]] for [[cinnamon]], which is a common nickname for people with [[red hair]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=McGrath|first1=Stephen|title=Don't Rule Out a Wide Points Victory for Amir Khan Against Canelo|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/stephen-mcgrath/dont-rule-out-a-wide-poin_b_9804256.html|website=Huffington Post UK|accessdate=18 May 2016}}</ref> ==Amateur career== Álvarez started boxing at 13 years old, after watching his older brother [[Rigoberto Álvarez]]'s debut as a professional [[Boxing|boxer]].<ref>{{cite journal | title = Saúl follows older brother to the Ring | journal = Fight Hype | date = 2010-04-23 | first = Fernando | last = Luevanos| id = | url = http://www.fighthype.com/pages/content7462.html | accessdate = 2010-06-25}}</ref> In 2004 he won the silver medal at the Junior Mexican National championships, held in [[Sinaloa]]. He became the 2005 Junior Mexican National Boxing Champion in [[Tuxtla Gutierrez]], [[Chiapas]], at the age of 15. Canelo has an amateur record of 44-2.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Álvarez a Mexican Amateur Champion | journal = Ring Magazine | date = 2010-04-29 | first = Doug | last = Fischer| id = | url = http://www.ringtv.com/blog/1871/alvarez_highlights_mayweathermosley_undercard/ | accessdate = 2010-06-25}}</ref> ==Professional career== === Early years === Álvarez turned professional at 15, shortly after his championship at the Junior Nationals, because his trainers at the time, father-and-son team Chepo and Eddy Reynoso, were unable to find suitable junior opponents for him. In his first 19 months as a professional, he knocked out 11 of his 13 documented opponents, all of whom were significantly older. However, the elder Reynoso stated in 2013 that Álvarez had fought 10 more times in that span, winning all 10 by knockout, 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.<ref name=Torre/> His weight fluctuated in his three years as a professional including two documented fights within the [[Light welterweight]] limit of 140 lbs before he settled in the [[Welterweight]] division at 147 lbs.<ref>http://boxrec.com/boxer/348759</ref> Álvarez' third official bout of his career was a win over future [[International Boxing Federation#Current IBF world title holders|IBF]] [[Lightweight]] Champion, [[Miguel Vázquez]] on January 20, 2006, at his home town of Guadalajara, Jalisco. On June 28, 2008, Álvarez defeated Miguel Vázquez again in a rematch. He also made world history in that fight card when all of his six brothers fought on the same night, Canelo being the youngest.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Official Fight Card | journal = Boxrec | date = 2009-06-18 | first = | last = | id = | url = http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=557177 | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | title = Guinness world record for a boxing family | journal = NotiFight | date = 2008-06-28 | first = José Rodolfo | last = Castro | id = | url = http://www.notifight.com/artman2/publish/Resultado_2/Record_Guinness_gana_Canelo_Chocho_y_Espa_ol.php | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | title = Álvarez family are all fighters | journal = ESPN Deportes | date = 2008-06-25 | first = Jamie | last = Batiz | id = | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWsueMyiEDg&feature=related | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref> The only downside was that three of them failed to win their pro debuts. The other four more experienced brothers won.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Interview with Álvarez | journal = Espn Deportes | date = 2010-02-27 | first = Sebastián | last = Contursi | id = | url = http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=976433&s=box&type=column | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref> On March 6, 2010, he got a crushing third-round knockout over [[Brian Camechis]] in [[Tuxtla Gutiérrez]], [[Chiapas]].<ref>{{cite journal | title = Alvarez destroys Camechis | journal = Fight News | date = 2010-03-07 | first = Pepe | last = Rodriguez | id = | url = http://www.fightnews.com/?p=39152 | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref> Álvarez defeated [[Jose Miguel Cotto]] on May 1, 2010, on the [[Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley]] undercard in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on HBO PPV to retain his NABF Welterweight title.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Cotto goes down to Álvarez | journal = Los Angeles Times | date = 2010-05-01 | first = Kevin | last = Baxter| id = | url = http://articles.latimes.com/2010/may/01/sports/la-sp-boxing-undercard-20100502 | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref> ===Light middleweight=== His sixth-round TKO win over [[Luciano Leonel Cuello]] for the WBC Silver Light Middleweight bout was held in the [[Arena VFG|Vicente Fernández Arena]].<ref>{{cite journal | title = Vicious Beating of Luciano Cuello | journal = Boxing Scene | date = 2010-07-10 | first = James | last = Blears| id = | url = http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=29144 | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref> During the post fight interview [[Mexican people|Mexican]] singer [[Vicente Fernández]] gave Álvarez a horse. He was also given a horse by the mayor of [[Tepic]], where Alvarez sometimes trains.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Mexico's New Star | journal = Los Angeles Times | date = 2010-09-16 | first = Kevin | last = Baxter| id = | url = http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-boxer-20100917,0,2900549.story?page=2 | accessdate = 2010-09-17}}</ref> He next fought against the former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Welterweight]] Champion [[Carlos Manuel Baldomir|Carlos Baldomir]] at the [[Staples Center]] in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], on the Shane Mosley vs. Sergio Mora undercard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=29097 |title=De La Hoya: Chavez Jr, Saul Alvarez The Future of Mexico - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> Baldomir stated in a pre-fight interview that he wants the winner of Mora vs. Mosley, as he said "after I knock out El Canelo."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2010-09-02-box-alvarez-baldomir_N.htm | work=USA Today | title=Unbeaten Mexican Alvarez wants to make it big in the U.S | first=Bob | last=Velin | date=2010-09-02}}</ref> Baldomir weighed in at 153.4 pounds for the bout, that was contracted for 151 pounds. In California, if a fighter is overweight he is penalized 20 percent of his purse and that percent is given to the other fighter. However Álvarez declined to take the extra $12,000 from Baldomir.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=31064 |title=Saul Alvarez Shows Class, Lets Baldomir Keep $12,000 - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> In the 6th round Alvarez landed a crushing blow that knocked Baldomir out cold. Álvarez is the only one to knock Baldomir out and is only the second boxer ever to stop Carlos Baldomir.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5589827 |title=Saul Alvarez blasts out Carlos Baldomir - ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=2010-09-20 |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> Álvarez successfully defended his Light Middleweight title unanimously versus former world champion [[Lovemore N'dou]] in [[Veracruz, Veracruz|Veracruz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=33447 |title=Saul Alvarez, Lovemore Ndou Go Face To Face in Mexico - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> It was a competitive fight despite the wide margins on the official scorecards of 120-108 (twice) and 119-109. ====WBC light middleweight champion==== On March 5, 2011, Álvarez defeated [[European Boxing Union|EBU]] [[Welterweight]] Champion [[Matthew Hatton]] by unanimous decision, for the vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Light Middleweight]] belt. The bout was televised on [[HBO]] and took place at the [[Honda Center]] in [[Anaheim, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/604015-saul-alvarez-wants-pacquiaos-154lbs-wbc-belt-is-there-a-hidden-messege |title=Saul Alvarez Wants Manny Pacquiao's WBC Belt |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=2011-02-10 |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> Alvarez was docked a point in the seventh round for hitting after the break. All three ringside judges scored the bout at 119-108 in favor of Alvarez.<ref>{{cite web|last=Blake|first=Brian O.|title=20 Year Old Saul Alvarez Defeats Matthew Hatton to Become WBC Junior Middleweight Champion|url=http://www.sportsbettingworld.com/home/boxing-betting/20-year-old-saul-alvarez-defeats-matthew-hatton-to-become-wbc-junior-middleweight-champion-14691/|work=Breaking News Story|publisher=Sports Betting World|accessdate=7 March 2011}}</ref> He lost 1 point for an illegal punch in the seventh round, which was uniformly scored 9-9. Alvarez landed 47% of his 626 punches, including 53% of his power shots, while Hatton connected with just 25% of his 546 total blows. Álvarez successfully defended his newly awarded WBC Light Middleweight title against the Ring #4 ranked Super Welterweight<ref>{{cite web|last=Fischer |first=Doug |url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/167771-ring-ratings-update-alvarez-advances-in-junior-middleweight-rankings |title=Ring Ratings Update: Alvarez advances in junior middleweight rankings &#124; RingTV |publisher=Ringtv.craveonline.com |date=2011-06-20 |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> and current [[European Boxing Union|EBU]] [[Light Middleweight]] Champion, [[Ryan Rhodes]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Fischer |first=Doug |url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/167755-alvarez-proves-hes-not-a-qkidq-by-dominating-rhodes |title=Alvarez proves he's not a "kid" by dominating Rhodes &#124; RingTV |publisher=Ringtv.craveonline.com |date=2011-06-19 |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref><ref name="maxboxing1">{{cite web|url=http://www.maxboxing.com/news/main-lead/alvarez-shuts-out-then-stops-rhodes |title=Main Lead - Alvarez shuts out then stops Rhodes |publisher=Max Boxing |date=2011-10-05 |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> Álvarez defeated Rhodes by a technical knockout victory in the twelfth round on June 18, 2011, in [[Guadalajara, Jalisco]].<ref name="maxboxing1"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Fischer |first=Doug |url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/167713-ambitious-alvarez-isnt-pressured-by-high-expectations |title=Ambitious Alvarez isn't pressured by high expectations &#124; RingTV |publisher=Ringtv.craveonline.com |date=2011-06-16 |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> On 17 September 2011, Álvarez successfully defended his title with a TKO in Round 6 over [[The Contender (TV series)|The Contender]] competitor [[Alfonso Gomez]] at the [[Staples Center]], [[Los Angeles]], winning by technical knockout victory in the sixth round. Álvarez got a knockdown in Round 1, but there were a couple cautious rounds that left Gomez win the majority of the first five rounds. Álvarez was looking for one shot and got it in the sixth round. He backed up Gomez with a right hand and followed up with a flurry to get the referee to jump in and stop the fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/853706-floyd-mayweather-vs-victor-ortiz-live-blog/entry/129319-saul-alvarez-stops-alfonso-gomez-on-mayweather-vs-ortiz-undercard |title=Saul Alvarez Stops Alfonso Gomez on Mayweather vs. Ortiz Undercard |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=2011-09-17 |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> ==== Álvarez vs. Cintron ==== Alvarez defeated [[Kermit Cintron]] in the 5th round by TKO. Alvarez spent the first three rounds feeling out Cintron, a former Welterweight Champion, before punishing the [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] with body shots and straight right hands in the fourth round. He knocked Cintron down once and had him in trouble at the end of the round, but Cintron was saved by the bell. In the fifth round, Cintron came out and caught Álvarez with some combinations, but Alvarez eventually overpowered him with several powerful straight right hands, and the referee stepped in and stopped it.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/story/2011-11-26/alvarez-cintron/51413718/1 |title=Alvarez KOs Cintron; Broner stops Rodriguez – |publisher=Usatoday.com |date= 2011-11-27|accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref> ==== Álvarez vs. Mosley ==== [[Richard Schaefer]] announced that Álvarez's next bout on May 5, 2012, on the undercard of [[Miguel Cotto]]'s clash with [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]] at the [[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], and co- featured, on [[Cinco De Mayo]]. On February 11, [[Shane Mosley]] was announced as Álvarez's next opponent on May for his WBC Light Middleweight title. Alvarez defeated Mosley after 12 rounds via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ryan Maquiñana| url=http://www.boxingscene.com/mosley-rodriguez-rosado-considered-canelo-5-5-bill--49366 |title=Mosley, Rodriguez, Rosado Considered for Canelo 5/5 Bill - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date=2012-02-08 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Dan Rafael |url=http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7564673/saul-alvarez-shane-mosley-fight-set-5-las-vegas |title=Saul Alvarez-Shane Mosley fight set for May 5 in Las Vegas - ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=2012-02-14 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref> ==== Álvarez vs. Lopez ==== Álvarez was originally set to fight Ring Top 10 Super Welterweight, and former Welterweight Champion, [[Paul Williams (boxer)|Paul Williams]] on September 15, 2012. However, on May 27, 2012, a motorcycle accident in the U.S. state of Georgia paralyzed Williams from the waist down, ending his boxing career. Álvarez's possible opponents for his September bout were [[James Kirkland (boxer)|James Kirkland]], [[Austin Trout]], [[Delvin Rodriguez]] and most notably, [[Victor Ortiz]]. Álvarez was scheduled to defend his title against former welterweight titlist [[Victor Ortiz]] in the main event of a [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime PPV]] card dubbed "Knockout Kings" from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. However, Ortiz was unable to defeat underdog [[Josesito Lopez]] in what was supposed to be a "tune-up" fight on June 23 at the [[Staples Center]] in [[Los Angeles]], losing due to referee stoppage (broken jaw) and cancelling his bout with Alvarez as a result. Due to this upset, Lopez was instead penciled in to face Canelo at the MGM Grand on the September 15th date, to challenge for Saul's WBC Light Middleweight title. Alvarez won the fight via fifth-round technical knockout after dominating Lopez from start to finish to stay undefeated and increase his record of 41-0. ====Álvarez vs. Trout==== His next fight took place on April 20, 2013 at the [[Alamodome]] in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]]. The fight was supposed to take place during [[Cinco de Mayo]] weekend as the co-main event of the [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]] bout against [[Robert Guerrero]]; however, due to a contract disagreement between Alvarez and Mayweather regarding their potential fight on September 14, 2013, Alvarez opted to headline his own card. Alvarez successfully defended his [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Light Middleweight]] title and won the [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] & the vacant [[The Ring (magazine)|The Ring]] Magazine [[Light Middleweight]] title. During the first rounds, Trout seemed to have a good game plan. However, Alvarez's power took over after the third round, eventually scoring a knockdown in the seventh round to give Trout the first knockdown of his career. Alvarez set up the knockdown with a pawing left jab, followed by the straight right hand. The fight was closer than expected, but Alvarez still managed to dominate Trout throughout the fight with impressive head movement and shocking power. All three judges scorecards were in favor of Alvarez with a fair margin (115-112, 116-111 and 118-109).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/20/sports/la-sp-boxing-alvarez-trout-20130421|title=Canelo Alvarez brings it home to unify titles|publisher=Los Angeles Times|author=Lance Pugmire|date=April 21, 2013}}</ref><ref group="Video">{{Cite video|date=August 25, 2013|title=Recap: Canelo Alvarez vs. Austin Trout - SHOWTIME Boxing - Omar Figueroa vs. Abner Cotto |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffQTSqdGdZI|medium=[[YouTube]] |publisher=[[Showtime Networks|Shosports]]}}</ref> Although the last score card (118-109) created controversy, the majority of sport analysts had Alvarez winning by at least 2 points. Immediately after the bout, Trout stated that he hadn't underestimated Alvarez but that he trained to fight a completely different fighter.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}} ====Álvarez vs. Mayweather==== {{main article|Floyd Mayweather vs. Saúl Álvarez}} Álvarez, [[The Ring Magazine]]'s no. 1 rated [[Light Middleweight]] and unified [[World Boxing Council|WBC]]/[[World Boxing Association|WBA]] "regular" [[Light Middleweight]] Champion, fought against [[The Ring Magazine]]'s no. 1 pound for pound fighter, [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[light middleweight|super welterweight]] champion and [[World Boxing Council|WBC]]/[[The Ring Magazine]] [[Welterweight]] Champion, [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]], on September 14, 2013.<ref name="Lem Satterfield">{{cite web|author=Lem Satterfield |url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/179061-mayweather-alvarez-is-set-for-sept-14 |title=Mayweather-Alvarez is set for Sept. 14 - RingTV |publisher=Ringtv.com |date=2013-05-30 |accessdate=2013-05-30}}</ref> Mayweather held a world title at welterweight (147 pounds), but he also still owned a junior middleweight title (154), which he won by outpointing [[Miguel Cotto]] in May 2012. And was moving back up in weight to face Alvarez with their belts on the line, although the fight was contested at a catchweight of 152 pounds. The titles disputed for the bout were Alvarez's [[World Boxing Council|WBC]], [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] "regular" & [[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'']] [[Light Middleweight]] titles, and Mayweather's [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] "super" [[Light Middleweight]] title.<ref name="Lem Satterfield"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Dan Rafael |url=http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/9323856/floyd-mayweather-jr-fight-canelo-alvarez-sept-14 |title=Mayweather-Alvarez to fight at 152 - ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=2013-05-30 |accessdate=2013-05-30}}</ref> Mayweather defeated Alvarez by majority twelve round decision. In a fight that many thought was going to be Floyd Mayweather's toughest, he outclassed the younger Alvarez. Many observers at ringside thought Mayweather won all twelve rounds.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/15/sports/with-easy-victory-mayweather-ensures-hype-is-just-that.html | work=The New York Times | first=John | last=Eligon | title=With Easy Victory, Mayweather Ensures Hype Is Just That | date=2013-09-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/23992694|title= As it happened|date=15 September 2013|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=17 September 2013}}</ref> ===Catchweight fights at 155 lbs=== ====Álvarez vs. Angulo==== Álvarez fought Alfredo Angulo on March 8, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/news/-toe-to-toe-canelo-vs-angulo-media-conference-call-transcript/ |title="TOE TO TOE: Canelo vs. Angulo" Media Conference Call Transcript |work=Golden Boy }}</ref> Álvarez came out strong, throwing combinations. In a fairly lopsided beating, Álvarez scored a tenth round stoppage over Angulo punctuated by a lead left uppercut.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1986215-canelo-vs-angulo-results-winner-recap-and-analysis |title=Canelo vs. Angulo Results: Winner, Recap and Analysis |author= Brian Mazique |date= March 9, 2014 |work=Bleacher Report}}</ref> ====Álvarez vs. Lara==== Álvarez fought [[Erislandy Lara]] on July 12, 2014, at the [[MGM Grand Las Vegas|MGM Grand]] in a non-title match. Lara's [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[light middleweight]] title was not on the line as the fight took place at a 155-pound catchweight, and both fighters weighed in at precisely 155 pounds. Álvarez rehydrated to 171 pounds while Lara came into the ring at 166 pounds. In a very close and competitive fight that went to a split decision, Álvarez came out on top with the two judges scoring 115–113 in favor of each fighter and the final judge scoring 117–111 in favor of Álvarez.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2127892-canelo-affirms-superstar-status-with-split-decision-win-over-erislandy-lara |title=Canelo Affirms superstar status with split decision over Erislandy Lara - Bleacher Report |publisher=bleacherreport.com |date=2014-07-13 |accessdate=2014-07-14}}</ref> The final scorecard was controversial as many observers considered it far too wide. According to [[CompuBox]], Lara landed 55 jabs to nine from Álvarez, who landed the jab at a five percent connect rate. Álvarez managed to land 88 power punches while Lara landed 53 power punches. Lara's clean punching alis defense and movement were weighed against Álvarez's effective aggressiveness.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/347705-alvarez-beats-lara-but-the-debate-on-who-really-won-continues|title=Alvarez beats Lara but the debate on who ‘really’ won continues|author=Doug Fischer|date=13 July 2014|work=Ring TV}}</ref> Lara came out in dominant fashion, utilizing a stick-and-move style and capturing the early rounds. Álvarez was later able to hammer away to the body when he had Lara on the ropes but never adjusted to Lara's one-two combinations. Lara's lead hand played a huge role in this combination's effectiveness, but his output dropped in the middle rounds. Álvarez was able to cut Lara with a lead left uppercut in the seventh round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqlazGcaP8U |title=Erislandy Lara vs Canelo - Lara Film Study |publisher=YouTube |date=2014-10-06 |accessdate=2015-09-16}}</ref> Although the decision remains controversial, any talk of a rematch in the future was dismissed by [[Oscar De La Hoya]] who went on to say, "No one wants a rematch."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/jul/13/oscar-de-la-hoya-wont-explore-canelo-alvarez-remat/ |title=Oscar De La Hoya Won't Explore Canelo Alvarez Rematch - Las Vegas Sun |publisher=lasvegassun.com |date=2014-07-13 |accessdate=2014-07-14}}</ref> ====Álvarez vs. Kirkland==== On May 9, 2015, Alvarez defeated [[James Kirkland (boxer)|James Kirkland]] in a non-title super welterweight bout at [[Minute Maid Park]] in [[Houston, Texas]] via third-round knockout.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2015/may/09/canelo-alvarez-v-james-kirkland-live|title=Canelo Alvarez v James Kirkland – as it happened|newspaper=The Guardian|author=|date=May 9, 2015|accessdate=May 9, 2015}}</ref> Kirkland came out aggressively, but Alvarez wobbled him and scored a knockdown via straight right hand in round one. In the third round, a counter right uppercut sent Kirkland to the canvas. Alvarez ended the fight with a jab to the body quickly followed by the right hand, creating the knockout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/12857405/canelo-alvarez-knocks-james-kirkland-third-round|title=Canelo Alvarez knocks out James Kirkland in third round|work=ESPN.com}}</ref> ====Álvarez vs. Cotto==== {{main article|Miguel Cotto vs. Saúl Álvarez}} On November 21, 2015, Álvarez won the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]], [[lineal championship|lineal]] and ''[[The Ring (magazine)|The Ring]]'' [[middleweight]] titles with a unanimous decision over [[Miguel Cotto]] in front of a sold-out crowd of 11,274 at the [[Mandalay Bay Events Center]] in Las Vegas. The fight took place at a [[catch weight|catchweight]] of 155 lbs. Although Cotto gave a tremendous effort, moving nicely throughout the fight, the judges clearly went for Álvarez's brute strength, with surprisingly wide scores of 119-109, 118-110 and 117-111. [[ESPN.com]] had the fight much closer at 115-113 for Alvarez. According to CompuBox, Álvarez landed 155 of 484 punches (32 percent), and Cotto landed 129 of 629 (21 percent), with Álvarez landed the heavier blows and inflicting more damage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/14191395/canelo-alvarez-defeats-miguel-cotto-unanimous-decision-win-vacant-middleweight-title|title=Canelo tops Cotto to claim middleweight title|access-date=2016-08-11}}</ref> Two months after the fight, the WBC awarded Álvarez the [[World Boxing Council#WBC Diamond|WBC Diamond]] middleweight title at their headquarters in Mexico. ====Álvarez vs. Khan==== {{Main article|Saúl Álvarez vs. Amir Khan}} In early 2016, it was announced that Khan was moving up two [[Weight class (boxing)|weight divisions]] to [[middleweight]], to fight Álvarez for his [[Lineal championship#Boxing|lineal]], ''[[The Ring (magazine)|Ring]]'' and [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] world middleweight championship titles. The fight took place on 7 May 2016, at the new [[T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)|T-Mobile Arena]] in [[Las Vegas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/boxing/canelo-alvarez-set-fight-amir-khan-first-bout-t-mobile-arena|title=Canelo Alvarez set to fight Amir Khan in first bout at T-Mobile Arena &#124; Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=|publisher=Reviewjournal.com|author=Steve CarpLas Vegas Review-Journal|accessdate=2016-02-03}}</ref><ref name="goldenboypromotions.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/en/news-article/canelo-alvarez-vs-amir-khan-international-three-city-press-tour|title=Canelo Alvarez vs. Amir Khan International Three-City Press Tour|publisher=}}</ref> The bout was on [[HBO]] [[Pay per view|PPV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/boxing/post/_/id/5897/alvarez-khan-carries-great-entertainment-value|title=Alvarez-Khan carries great entertainment value - Boxing Blog- ESPN|date=|publisher=Espn.go.com|accessdate=2016-02-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxingnewstv.com/canelo-vs-khan-set-for-may-7th/|title=Canelo vs. Khan set for May 7th &#124; Boxing News TV|date=|publisher=Boxing News TV|author=Boxing News TV|accessdate=2016-02-03}}</ref> Khan kept his distance in the first 5 rounds, using his speed to come in and step out which initially caused trouble for Canelo. In round 6, Canelo landed a devastating right hand that knocked out Khan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/15485795/canelo-alvarez-defeats-amir-khan-knockout-sixth-round|title=Canelo crushes Khan, calls out Golovkin|website=ESPN.com|access-date=2016-05-15}}</ref> The fight generated a live gate of $7,417,350, according to figures released by the [[Nevada Athletic Commission|Nevada State Athletic Commission]]. That total came from 13,072 tickets sold, far short of a sellout. The Alvarez-Khan gross places it 34th-best in Nevada history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/16027/notes-alvarez-khan-generates-7-4-million-gate|title=Notes: Alvarez-Khan generates $7.4 million gate|website=ESPN.com|access-date=2016-05-15}}</ref> After the fight, Alvarez and his team invited Middleweight champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin into the ring to promote a future fight with Golovkin. During the post-fight interview with HBO's Max Kellerman, Alvarez stated, "Let's fight now." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/general/eye-on-sports/25580940/canelo-de-la-hoya-seem-ready-to-make-fight-with-golovkin-after-ko|accessdate=2016-05-19}}</ref> On May 18, 2016 Alvarez vacated the WBC title he defended in fighting Amir Khan. The WBC immediately awarded the title to Gennady Golovkin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/15598415/canelo-alvarez-vacates-wbc-title-deadline-looming|access-date=2016-05-19}}</ref> === Return to light middleweight === ==== Álvarez vs. Smith ==== It was announced on June 24, Álvarez was to drop the extra pound to 154 and challenge 27 year old, [[List of WBO world champions|WBO]] champion [[Liam Smith (boxer)|Liam Smith]] (23-0-1, 13 KOs) from England on September 17, 2016, in the main event on an HBO PPV card. [[Golden Boy Promotions]] announced on July 18, the bout would take place at [[AT&T Stadium]] in [[Arlington, Texas]], the other venue looking to host the fight was the [[MGM Grand Las Vegas|MGM Grand]] in Las Vegas.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/16484561/canelo-alvarez-meet-liam-smith-junior-middleweight-fight-sept-17|title=Canelo to fight 154-pound titlist Smith on Sept. 17|access-date=2016-06-25}}</ref> Canelo, who had fought his last 5 fights at his preferred 155 lbs [[Catch weight|catchweight]], said, "I am very pleased to announce my next fight against Liam Smith, a tremendous fighter with real knockout power, and the WBO junior middleweight world title owner, I have no doubt that this fight will be give and take, which will fill the expectations of the fans, and I will work with all the enthusiasm as I always do to get the upper hand on Sept. 17."<ref name=":0" /> In front of a record breaking crowd of 51,240, Álvarez regained a world title at light-middleweight following a devastating left hook to the body in round 9. Smith was also knocked down once in round 7 and once in round 8, in a fight where Álvarez was in control from the opening bell. Álvarez landed 157 punches from 422 thrown with a connect rate of 37%, compared to Smith landing 115 from 403 thrown, a connect rate of 29%. The fight drew an estimate of 300,000 PPV buys.<ref>http://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/canelo-vs-smith-results-live-blog-start-time-fight-card-odds-live-stream/</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/17575307/canelo-alvarez-defeats-liam-smith-ninth-round-knockout-att-stadium|title=Canelo stops Smith, says he isn't ducking GGG|newspaper=ESPN.com|access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/37399818|title=Liam Smith v Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez: Briton loses WBO light-middleweight title|date=2016-09-18|newspaper=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref> Golden Boy president Eric Gomez spoke to [[The Ring (magazine)|The Ring Magazine]] in December and stated that Álvarez had no immediate plans to vacate the WBO title and may fight in the first quarter of 2017, at 154, defending his world title. He also stated that there was still plans for Álvarez to fight Golovkin later in the year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ringtv.com/475797-canelo-no-immediate-plans-vacate-154-pound-title/|title=Canelo has no immediate plans to vacate 154-pound title|last=|first=|date=December 2, 2016|website=TheRing|publisher=|access-date=December 3, 2016}}</ref> === Return to catchweight === ==== Álvarez vs. Chávez Jr. ==== {{Main article|Canelo Álvarez vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.}} Following [[Julio César Chávez Jr.|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 pounds and Álvarez at a 164 catchweight. Negotiations began soon after for a potential HBO ppv fight to take place in 2017 on the [[Cinco de Mayo]] weekend, as there was interest from both sides that a fight take place. De La Hoya said a fight with Golovkin would still be likely for September 2017. Golden Boy president Eric Gomez confirmed a catchweight of 165 lbs was agreed between both sides.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/chavez-jr-says-hes-back-now-im-ready-golovkin-canelo--111653|title=Chavez Jr. Says He's Back: Now I'm Ready For Golovkin and Canelo! - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|access-date=2016-12-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/julio-cesar-chavez-jnr/66535|title=Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr wins wide decision over Dominik Britsch, calls for GGG, Canelo - Boxing News|date=2016-12-11|access-date=2016-12-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18290621/canelo-alvarez-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-talking-cinco-de-mayo-weekend-bout|title=Canelo, Chavez talking Cinco de Mayo weekend bout|newspaper=ESPN.com|access-date=2016-12-18}}</ref> WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman was on board and said it was a "very attractive fight." and would likely get his organisation involved in the fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ringtv.com/477542-canelo-chavez-jr-talks-may-fight-hbo-ppv/|title=Canelo and Chavez Jr. in talks for May fight on HBO PPV - The Ring|date=2016-12-15|newspaper=The Ring|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/canelo-vs-chavez-jr-wbc-president-on-board-loves-fight--111838|title=Canelo vs. Chavez Jr. - WBC President is on Board, Loves The Fight - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|access-date=2016-12-18}}</ref> [[Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.]] spoke on December 18 about the ongoing negotiations saying Golden Boy were offering his son a small amount for the potential big ppv fight. He went on to claim his son was offered a $5m purse with no mention he would get a cut of the ppv revenue, a counter offer was submitted. A rematch clause was also discussed, which Chavez Jr. and his team had no problem with. Chavez Sr. went on to admit that he was fully aware Álvarez is the A-side in the fight, and would settle for no less than 30-35% of the full revenue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/chavez-sr-canelo-golden-boy-offering-crumbs-my-son--111895|title=Chavez Sr: Canelo, Golden Boy are Offering Crumbs To My Son! - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|access-date=2016-12-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/chavez-sr-we-know-its-canelo-time-we-only-want-30-35--111995|title=Chavez Sr: We Know it's Canelo's Time, We Only Want 30-35%|last=|first=|date=December 22, 2016|website=Boxing Scene|publisher=|access-date=December 22, 2016}}</ref> On December 22, the WBO made Álvarez the mandatory challenger to the world middleweight title, skipping the previous number 1, [[Avtandil Khurtsidze]], which was considered controversial, due to Álvarez currently not fighting at middleweight. Khurtsidze, who had ten days to appeal decision, decided not to.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ringtv.com/478302-wbo-makes-canelo-mandatory-face-saunders/|title=WBO MAKES CANELO MANDATORY TO FACE SAUNDERS|last=|first=|date=December 22, 2016|website=The Ring|publisher=|access-date=December 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/18342506/avtandil-khurtsidze-appeal-mandatory-challenger-status|title=Avtandil Khurtsidze won't appeal for mandatory challenger status|last=|first=|date=December 24, 2016|website=|publisher=|access-date=December 26, 2016}}</ref> On December 24, Álvarez and his team gave Chavez a week to accept the terms, which included a purse of $7m, or he would consider other options.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2016/12/chavez-jr-given-1-week-deadline-canelo-fight-offer/|title=Canelo gives Chavez Jr. a week to accept terms|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=December 26, 2016}}</ref> On January 12, 2017 De La Hoya and Álvarez called for the contract to be signed, which was supposedly sent to Al Haymon, who advises Chavez Jr. and urged him to sign it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/canelo-de-la-hoya-chavez-jr-you-contract-sign-it--112564|title=Canelo, De La Hoya To Chavez Jr: You Have The Contract - Sign It!|last=|first=|date=January 12, 2017|website=Boxing Scene|publisher=|access-date=January 12, 2017}}</ref> A day later, Chavez Jr. claimed he had agreed all the demands set by Álvarez and was said that he would sign the contract. According to Chavez Jr. the new demands included a weight limit set at 164.5 pounds and a $6 million base purse plus PPV revenue percentages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/chavez-jr-ready-sign-contract-canelo-weight-1645--112605|title=Chavez Jr. Ready To Sign Contract For Canelo - Weight is 164.5|last=|first=|date=January 13, 2017|website=Boxing Scene|publisher=|access-date=January 13, 2017}}</ref> On January 13, Álvarez officially confirmed the fight to take place on May 6, 2017. A rematch clause was also put in place if Chavez Jr. wins the fight and another clause for every pound Chavez Jr. weighs over the limit, he would be fined $1 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ringtv.com/480333-canelo-face-chavez-jr-may-6-hbo-ppv-164-5-pounds/|title=Canelo to face Chavez Jr. May 6 on HBO PPV at 164.5 pounds - The Ring|date=2017-01-13|newspaper=The Ring|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18468627/canelo-alvarez-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-agree-bout-6|title=Long-anticipated Canelo-Chavez bout on May 6|newspaper=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/chavez-jr-1-million-fine-every-pound-im-over-with-canelo--112633|title=Chavez Jr: $1 Million Fine For Every Pound I'm Over With Canelo - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|access-date=2017-01-15}}</ref> On February 4, Golden Boy Promotions announced that the fight would take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18615630/canelo-alvarez-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-bout-set-6-t-mobile-arena-las-vegas|title=Canelo-Chavez Jr. clash set for T-Mobile Arena|newspaper=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref> On February 22, Álvarez announced that he planned on vacating his WBO light middleweight title following the Chávez Jr. fight and fighting at middleweight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/canelo-plans-vacate-wbo-title-fight-160-chavez-bout--113865|title=Canelo Plans To Vacate WBO Title, Fight at 160 - After Chavez Bout - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=2017-02-23}}</ref> The fight was announced a sell out on March 3 with 20,000 tickets being sold after they initially went on sale to the public on February 20.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ringtv.com/487371-tickets-canelo-chavez-sold/|title=Tickets for Canelo-Chavez are sold out - The Ring|date=2017-03-03|work=The Ring|access-date=2017-03-09|language=en-US}}</ref> Álvarez spoke to boxing reporters on April 11, in a teleconference, he said that he would fight as a 160 pound middleweight after the Chavez Jr. fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/19137945/canelo-alvarez-fight-middleweight-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-bout|title=Alvarez moving to middleweight after next bout|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-04-12}}</ref> According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, it was reported that Álvarez would earn $5 million and Chavez would earn $3 million before any shares of PPV. The figures would increase based on PPV sales.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2017/5/6/15567376/canelo-vs-chavez-jr-fight-purses-alvarez-set-to-bank-5-million-chavez-jr-nabs-3-million|title=Salaries! Canelo Set To Bank $5 Million, Chavez Jr. Gets $3 Million|date=2017-05-06|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=2017-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/canelo-chavez-purse-boxers-to-earn-a-combined-8-million-to-show-on-saturday/|title=Canelo-Chavez purse: Boxers to earn a combined $8 million to show on Saturday|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=2017-05-06|language=en}}</ref> ==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws=1 |nc= |ko-wins=34 |ko-losses= |dec-wins=15 |dec-losses=1 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |52 |{{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|KAZ}} [[Gennady Golovkin]] |{{N/A}} |– (12) |Sep 16, 2017]] |{{N/A}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, and IBO middleweight titles}} |- |51 |{{yes2}}Win |49–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Julio César Chávez Jr.]] |UD |12 |[[Canelo Álvarez vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.|May 6, 2017]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|}} |- |50 |{{yes2}}Win |48–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Liam Smith (boxer)|Liam Smith]] |TKO<!--Please discuss at the talk page if attempting to change this to a KO.--> |9 (12), {{small|2:28}} |Sep 17, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[AT&T Stadium]], [[Arlington, Texas]], U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[list of WBO world champions#Junior middleweight|WBO light middleweight title]]}} |- |49 |{{yes2}}Win |47–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Amir Khan (boxer)|Amir Khan]] |KO |6 (12), {{small|2:37}} |[[Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan|May 7, 2016]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)|T-Mobile Arena]], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC, ''The Ring'', and lineal middleweight titles}} |- |48 |{{yes2}}Win |46–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PUR}} [[Miguel Cotto]] |UD |12 |[[Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Álvarez|Nov 21, 2015]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Mandalay Bay Events Center]], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won ''[[list of The Ring world champions#Middleweight|The Ring]]'', [[list of lineal boxing world champions#Middleweight|lineal]], and vacant [[list of WBC world champions#Middleweight|WBC middleweight titles]]}} |- |47 |{{yes2}}Win |45–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[James Kirkland (boxer)|James Kirkland]] |KO |3 (12), {{small|2:11}} |May 9, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Minute Maid Park]], [[Houston]], Texas, U.S.}} | |- |46 |{{yes2}}Win |44–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|CUB}} [[Erislandy Lara]] |SD |12 |Jul 12, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |45 |{{yes2}}Win |43–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Alfredo Angulo]] |TKO |10 (12), {{small|0:44}} |Mar 8, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |44 |{{no2}}Loss |42–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]] |{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}} |12 |[[Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo Álvarez|Sep 14, 2013]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBA (Unified), WBC, and ''The Ring'' light middleweight titles;<br>For vacant [[list of lineal boxing world champions#Light middleweight|lineal light middleweight title]]}} |- |43 |{{yes2}}Win |42–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Austin Trout]] |UD |12 |Apr 20, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Alamodome]], [[San Antonio, Texas]], U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light middleweight title;<br>Won [[list of WBA world champions#Super welterweight|WBA (Unified)]] and vacant [[list of The Ring world champions#Junior middleweight|''The Ring'' light middleweight titles]]}} |- |42 |{{yes2}}Win |41–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Josesito López]] |TKO |5 (12), {{small|2:55}} |Sep 15, 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light middleweight title}} |- |41 |{{yes2}}Win |40–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Shane Mosley]] |UD |12 |[[Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto|May 5, 2012]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light middleweight title}} |- |40 |{{yes2}}Win |39–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PUR}} [[Kermit Cintrón]] |TKO |5 (12), {{small|2:53}} |[[Canelo Álvarez vs. Kermit Cintrón|Nov 26, 2011]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|[[Plaza de Toros México|Plaza de Toros]], Mexico City, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light middleweight title}} |- |39 |{{yes2}}Win |38–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Alfonso Gómez]] |TKO |6 (12), {{small|2:36}} |[[Canelo Álvarez vs. Alfonso Gómez|Sep 17, 2011]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light middleweight title}} |- |38 |{{yes2}}Win |37–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Ryan Rhodes]] |TKO |12 (12), {{small|0:48}} |[[Canelo Álvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes|Jun 18, 2011]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light middleweight title}} |- |37 |{{yes2}}Win |36–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Matthew Hatton]] |UD |12 |[[Canelo Álvarez vs. Matthew Hatton|Mar 5, 2011]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Honda Center]], [[Anaheim, California]], U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[list of WBC world champions#Super welterweight|WBC light middleweight title]]}} |- |36 |{{yes2}}Win |35–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Lovemore N'dou]] |UD |12 |Dec 4, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|[[Estadio Universitario Beto Ávila]], [[Veracruz (city)|Veracruz]], Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Silver light middleweight title}} |- |35 |{{yes2}}Win |34–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ARG}} [[Carlos Baldomir]] |KO |6 (10), {{small|2:58}} |Sep 18, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Staples Center]], [[Los Angeles]], California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Silver light middleweight title}} |- |34 |{{yes2}}Win |33–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ARG}} [[Luciano Leonel Cuello]] |TKO |6 (12), {{small|1:23}} |Jul 10, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|[[Arena VFG]], Guadalajara, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[WBC Silver]] [[light middleweight]] title}} |- |33 |{{yes2}}Win |32–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PUR}} [[José Cotto]] |TKO |9 (10), {{small|2:51}} |[[Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley|May 1, 2010]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF welterweight title}} |- |32 |{{yes2}}Win |31–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Brian Camechis]] |KO |3 (12), {{small|0:23}} |Mar 6, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Palenque de la Feria, [[Tuxtla Gutiérrez]], Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF welterweight title}} |- |31 |{{yes2}}Win |30–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Lanardo Tyner]] |UD |12 |Dec 5, 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Tepic, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF welterweight title}} |- |30 |{{yes2}}Win |29–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ARG}} [[Carlos Leonardo Herrera]] |TKO |1 (10), {{small|2:46}} |Sep 15, 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|[[Auditorio Siglo XXI]], [[Puebla (city)|Puebla]], Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Youth welterweight title}} |- |29 |{{yes2}}Win |28–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Marat Khuzeev]] |KO |2 (10), {{small|2:33}} |Aug 8, 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Youth welterweight title}} |- |28 |{{yes2}}Win |27–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Jefferson Gonçalo]] |KO |9 (12), {{small|1:54}} |Jun 6, 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|[[Xcaret Park]], [[Cancún]], Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF welterweight title}} |- |27 |{{yes2}}Win |26–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Michel Rosales]] |TKO |10 (12), {{small|2:53}} |Apr 11, 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Gimnasio Niños Héroes, Tepic, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF welterweight title}} |- |26 |{{yes2}}Win |25–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|DOM}} [[Euri González]] |TKO |11 (12), {{small|1:36}} |Feb 21, 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF and WBO Latino welterweight titles}} |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |24–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Antonio Fitch]] |TKO |1 (12), {{small|1:52}} |Jan 17, 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Foro Scotiabank, [[Mexico City]], Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[North American Boxing Federation|NABF]] and [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] Latino welterweight titles}} |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |23–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|COL}} [[Raúl Pinzón]] |TKO |1 (12), {{small|2:30}} |Dec 5, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Miccosukee Resort and Gaming]], [[Miami, Florida]], U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA Fedecentro welterweight title}} |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |22–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Larry Mosley]] |UD |10 |Oct 24, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Morongo Casino Resort & Spa]], [[Cabazon, California]], U.S.}} | |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |21–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ARG}} [[Carlos Adán Jerez]] |UD |10 |Aug 2, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA Fedecentro welterweight title}} |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |20–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Miguel Vázquez |UD |10 |Jun 28, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Palenque Calle 2, [[Zapopan]], Mexico}} | |- |20 |{{yes2}}Win |19–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Francisco Villanueva |UD |10 |Jun 6, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Tepic, Mexico}} | |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |18–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Gabriel Martinez (boxer)|Gabriel Martinez]] |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |10 (12), {{small|0:10}} |Apr 18, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] Fedecentro welterweight title}} |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |17–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Francisco Villanueva |TKO |9 (12), {{small|2:32}} |Mar 14, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained Jalisco welterweight title}} |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |16–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Axel Rodrigo Solis |KO |1 (8) |Feb 22, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Salon Marbet Plus, [[Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl]], Mexico}} | |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |15–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Sean Holley |TKO |2 (10) |Dec 15, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Mexico}} | |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |14–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Ricardo Cano |UD |12 |Aug 31, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Coliseo Olímpico, Guadalajara, Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[Jalisco]] [[welterweight]] title}} |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |13–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Christian Solano |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |10 |Aug 18, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico}} | |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |12–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Jesus Hernandez |TKO |2 (10) |Jun 1, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Casino de los Fresnos, Tepic, Mexico}} | |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Victor Marquez |KO |4 (10), {{small|1:48}} |May 19, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Mexico}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Ivan Illescas |KO |4 (10), {{small|2:40}} |Mar 30, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Arena-Casino Los Fresnos, Tepic, Mexico}} | |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Javier Martinez |TKO |8 (10) |Mar 2, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Casino Los Fresnos, [[Tepic]], Mexico}} | |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Daniel Martinez |KO |2 (8) |Dec 8, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico}} | |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Francisco Villanueva]] |KO |5 (6), {{small|1:20}} |Sep 29, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Tonalá, Mexico}} | |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Cristian Hernandez |KO |2 (6) |Sep 15, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Guadalajara, Mexico}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Juan Hernandez |KO |2 (6) |Jul 21, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|[[Arena Coliseo]], Guadalajara, Mexico}} | |- |5 |style="background: #B0C4DE"|Draw |4–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Jorge Juarez |{{abbr|SD|Split draw}} |4 |Jun 17, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}}{{small|[[Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno]], [[Tijuana]], Mexico}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Pedro Lopez |KO |1 (4) |Feb 10, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Men's Club, Guadalajara, Mexico}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Miguel Vázquez]] |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |4 |Jan 20, 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|[[Guadalajara]], Mexico}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Pablo Alvarado |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |2 (4), {{small|2:25}} |Nov 26, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Arena Chololo Larios, Tonalá, Mexico}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Abraham Gonzalez |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |4 (4), {{small|0:18}} |Oct 29, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} {{small|Arena Chololo Larios, [[Tonalá, Jalisco|Tonalá]], Mexico}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Professional debut}} |} == Pay-per-view bouts == {| class="wikitable" |- ! Date !! Fight !! Billing !! Buys !Revenue!! Network |- |{{center|{{dts|2013|September|14|format=mdy}}}} |'''Mayweather''' vs. '''Canelo''' |[[Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez|The One]] |2,200,000<ref>{{cite web|author=Rob Smith |url=http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/9694996/floyd-mayweather-canelo-alvarez-top-grossing-ppv-fight |title=Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez top grossing PPV fight |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=September 20, 2013 }}</ref> |$150m |rowspan=3|[[Showtime (network)|Showtime]] |- |{{center|{{dts|2014|March|8|format=mdy}}}} |'''Canelo''' vs. '''Angulo''' |Toe to Toe |350,000 | |- |{{center|{{dts|2014|July|12|format=mdy}}}} |'''Canelo''' vs. '''Lara''' |Honor and Glory<ref>[http://www.boxingnews24.com/2014/05/canelo-vs-lara-honor-and-glory-fight-of-the-year/ Canelo vs. Lara: Honor and Glory – Fight of the Year?], 14 May 2014.</ref> |325,000 |$17m |- |{{center|{{dts|2015|November|21|format=mdy}}}} |'''Cotto''' vs. '''Canelo''' |[[Miguel Cotto vs. Saúl Álvarez|Cotto–Canelo]] |900,000 | |rowspan=3|[[HBO]] |- |{{center|{{dts|2016|May|7|format=mdy}}}} |'''Canelo''' vs. '''Khan''' |[[Saúl Álvarez vs. Amir Khan|Power vs. Speed]] |600,000 |$30m |- |{{center|{{dts|2016|September|17|format=mdy}}}} |'''Canelo''' vs. '''Smith''' |Canelo-Smith |300,000 |$20m |- |{{center|{{dts|2017|May|6|format=mdy}}}} |'''Canelo''' vs. '''Chavez''' |[[Canelo Álvarez vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.|Canelo-kid]] |dub | | |} == Personal life == Álvarez was engaged to [[Marisol González]], who is [[Nuestra Belleza México 2002|Miss Mexico Universe 2003]] and a sports reporter for [[Televisa Deportes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=32115 |title=Saul Alvarez, Marisol Gonzalez Get Engaged in Mexico - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=Canelo and Marisol |journal=SDP Noticias |date=2010-03-24 |first=Francisco |last=Rodriguez |id= |url=http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/deportes/2010/03/24/23/1015209 |accessdate=2010-07-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006231029/http://sdpnoticias.com:80/sdp/contenido/deportes/2010/03/24/23/1015209 |archivedate=2010-10-06 |df= }}</ref> He has one daughter with a former girlfriend.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Saúl comes from a great Family | journal = Puro Futbol | date = 2009-01-22 | first = Thomas | last = Escobedo| id = | url = http://www.purofutbolonline.com/news.php?nid=3194 | accessdate = 2010-07-11}}</ref> == See also == *[[List of lineal boxing world champions]] *[[List of light middleweight boxing champions]] *[[List of middleweight boxing champions]] *[[List of WBA world champions]] *[[List of WBC world champions]] *[[List of WBO world champions]] *[[List of boxing families#Mexico|Notable boxing families]] *[[List of Mexican boxing world champions]] == References == {{Reflist|30em}} === Video references === {{Reflist|group=Video}} == External links == *{{Official website|http://www.caneloweb.com/}} *{{Boxrec|id=348759}} {{s-start}} {{s-sports}} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; 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