Saul Alvarez, better known by his nickname “Canelo”, is one of the greatest fighters of the modern era.
The Mexican phenomenon started fighting professionally at just 15 years old and has gone on to dominate multiple weight classes with a combination of work rate and explosive power that is unmatched in boxing.
As a champion over four weight classes and with more than 60 victories to his name, it is hard to overstate how impressive and successful Canelo has been in his career so far.
Here is everything you need to know about Canelo Alvarez.
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How old is Canelo Alvarez?
Canelo was born on July 18, 1990, making him 35 years old as of September 2025. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, before moving to Juanacatlan at the age of five, where he began his boxing journey.
He is one of eight children, with all seven of his brothers also growing up to become professional boxers, albeit with less success than Canelo managed.
Canelo Alvarez’s height, weight, and reach
Canelo stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall, equivalent to 173cm. He has fought and won titles in numerous different weight classes, and currently holds the Undisputed Super Middleweight title at 168 lbs.
He also has a reach of 70.5 inches (179 cm).
Canelo Alvarez’s Instagram and X/Twitter
Canelo has a huge following on Instagram. On his account, with the handle canelo, he has attracted nearly 19 million followers, posting regular updates on upcoming fights as well as personal photos.
Meanwhile, he has another 2.5 million followers on X, although Canelo is much less active on the platform. You can follow him at Canelo.
Who is Canelo Alvarez’s wife?
Canelo married Fernanda Gomez in May 2021 after a long-term relationship together. He was previously married to Marisol Gonzalez, a former Miss Mexico Universe 2003 winner, and has four children, all from different mothers.
Why is he nicknamed ‘Canelo’?
Alvarez is nicknamed Canelo due to his red hair, as the name is the masculine form of the word cinnamon in Spanish. It is a common nickname for red-haired children in Mexico and one that stuck with Canelo throughout his boxing career.
Canelo Alvarez’s boxing record
| Record (W-L-D) | (T)KO |
| 63-3-2 | 39-0 |
Canelo Alvarez’s net worth
Canelo has accrued a tremendous fortune during his two-decade career in the boxing ring, with an estimated net worth of around $275 million.
This includes his reported $400 million deal with Riyadh Seasons, earning him $80 million per fight, including his upcoming bout with Terence Crawford.
Canelo Alvarez’s next fight
After his defeat to Terence Crawford, there has been no confirmation about Canelo’s next fight.
The former undisputed Super Middleweight champion still has three fights left on his five-fight, $400 million deal with Riyadh Season, although against whom we simply do not know at this point.
Some have predicted Canelo to face Jake Paul next, in a bout that was initially touted before the YouTube star took on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr earlier this year.
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford
Canelo was shocked by Crawford after he was beaten on points by a man jumping up multiple weight classes to challenge the undisputed Super Middleweight champion.
Crawford beat Canelo on points in front of the third-largest gate in boxing history, as millions tuned in to watch the super fight between two of the all-time greats.
This win made Crawford a three-time undisputed champion, becoming the first man in history to go undefeated in three separate weight classes.
Canelo Alvarez vs Floyd Mayweather
Canelo suffered defeat for the first time in his career when he went one-on-one with the undefeated Floyd Mayweather in September 2013.
Both men went into the fight with perfect records, but it was the all-time great Mayweather who outboxed the Mexican in a dominant performance.
Canelo only managed to land less than a quarter of his punches, with the lightning-fast Mayweather dodging nearly everything that was thrown at him.
The judges recognized this and awarded “Money” the unanimous decision win, extending his undefeated streak to 45 and ending Canelo’s in disappointing fashion.
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull
Kicking off his $400 million deal with Riyadh Seasons, Canelo landed a unanimous decision win over William Scull to become the undisputed Super Middleweight champion.
It was the first time anyone had unified all the belts in the four-belt era and made Canelo a legend in the division with his judges’ decision win over Scull.
Canelo Alvarez vs Miguel Cotto
A 25-year-old Canelo stepped into the ring with Miguel Cotto before picking up one of the biggest wins of his career up until that point.
Canelo and Cotto were cautious in their attacks in the fight, putting on a competitive bout that saw neither man want to risk being knocked out by the other.
Canelo outboxed Cotto and earned a unanimous, if not controversial, decision victory over the former WBC Champion in a fight that broke PPV records.