From his childhood struggles when Canelo Alvarez used to sell popsicles to make a living from it to becoming one of the highest-paid athletes and pay-per-view-sellers, he has scaled mountains and scripted a history that is nothing short of a dream coming true.
In the current times, Alvarez is unarguably one of the biggest stars of professional boxing, with a career that almost spans two decades. He has been a part of 15 pay-per-view events, which have 11,630,000 buys and have generated a total revenue of $925,050,000. Having held championships across four different weight classes, Canelo Alvarez has done it with absolute dominance and class inside the squared circle.
Known for his counterpunching ability and swift body and head movements, Canelo Alvarez is capable of creating problems for the most formidable opponents in the ring. Canelo Alvarez, an experienced boxer who has been part of 65 professional fights, has a spectacular record of 61 wins, two losses, and two draws to his name as of September 13, 2024.
Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to return to the squared circle against Edgar Berlanga on September 14, 2024, in Las Vegas, USA. He will defend his WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight championships against Berlanga in a high-stakes championship showdown. The event will be Alvarez’s 66th professional fight and sixteenth pay-per-view event headlined by him in his career so far.
Canelo Alvarez's Nickname
Canelo Alvarez was given the nickname ‘Canelo’ by his trainer Jose ‘Chapo’ Reynoso due to his red hair. In his childhood, he was called 'Cannelito,’ which translates to little cinnamon, and with the passage of time, his nickname became shortened to ‘Canelo.’ His trainer, while acknowledging his distinctive looks, strategized the nickname to attract the American audience in the USA and it has worked well for the Mexican boxing sensation.
Canelo Alvarez's Stance
Canelo Alvarez fights with an orthodox stance. He has competed in multiple weight classes over the course of his professional boxing career. Alvarez is known for his fight IQ, swift head and body movements, counter-punching, and effective body punching in his bouts.
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Last updated on September 13, 2024.
FAQs on Canelo Alvarez Nickname
A. He is nicknamed as ‘Canelo.’
A. He is known by his alias due to his red hair.
A. He was nicknamed ‘Canelo’ in the combat sports universe by his trainer Jose Reynoso.
A. He is 34 years old as of September 2024.
A. His real name is Santos Saul Alvarez Barragan.
