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Is Canelo one of the best boxers of all time?
Canelo became the first undisputed super middleweight champion in boxing history with a ruthless performance that led to an 11th-round TKO of the previously unbeaten Caleb Plant. With his victory over Plant, Canelo now has won 16 major world titles across four different weight classes.
Is Canelo The best boxer right now?
Canelo Alvarez leads the way as the best boxer in the world right now ahead of WBC champion Tyson Fury and unified world champ Oleksandr Usyk. The 31-year-old Mexican superstar boasts an impressive 57-1-2 record and hasn’t lost since his 2013 super-fight with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
Who is the most famous boxer of all time?
Floyd Mayweather has been crowned the greatest boxer of all time.
- 1 FLOYD MAYWEATHER.
- 2 MANNY PACQUIAO.
- 3 CARLOS MONZON.
- 4 MUHAMMAD ALI.
- 5 SUGAR RAY ROBINSON.
- 6 BERNARD HOPKINS.
- 7 JOE LOUIS.
- 8 ARCHIE MOORE.
How many middleweight titles has Canelo Alvarez won?
Alvarez had three of the four major middleweight world titles at middleweight. But instead of trying to become the undisputed 160-pound champion, Alvarez dared to make more history by jumping up two weight classes to battle WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev.
What happened in Canelo Alvarez’s first 40 fights?
In the first 40 fights of his career, Alvarez hadn’t really faced a name fighter that would resonate with the American audience. He got that opportunity when he was featured on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s showdown with Miguel Cotto, clashing with three-division world champion and future Hall of Famer Shane Mosley.
How much did Canelo Alvarez make on his Showtime contract?
Alvarez’s deal eclipsed the terms of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s six-fight, 30-month contract with Showtime that had a guarantee of $200 million, although Mayweather earned additional money from the PPV revenue generated from the deal. Here’s a look at what Alvarez (53-1-2, 36 KOs) has done up to this point in his historic career.
When did Hernan Alvarez make his pro boxing debut?
Everyone has to start somewhere. For Alvarez, his pro debut took place on Oct. 29, 2005 at Arena Chololo Larios in Tonala, Mexico against Abraham Gonzalez. Alvarez garnered the first win and stoppage of his career, beating Gonzalez by fourth-round TKO.