Who is Canelo Alvarez's dad, Santos Alvarez?

Canelo Alvarez's father, Santos Alvarez played a crucial role in the Mexican boxer's life trajectory. Santos originally hailed from the state of Michoacan and had eight children with his wife Ana Maria Barragan.

Santos and Ana Maria worked hard to provide for their children and moved to Juanacatlán, Jalisco for better prospects. According to an article on Marca, Santos Alvarez and Ana Maria Barragan sold ice pops in the San Juan de Dios market to provide for their children.

Although Canelo wasn’t blessed with an easy road to stardom, he owes his success to the people who believed in him, especially his father, Santos, and mother Ana Maria.

Santos has been a fundamental piece in the success of the Mexican boxer. Alvarez Sr. has supported his son throughout his boxing career and he frequently visits him at his training camps even today.

Canelo Alvarez is also a father himself. He is married to his long-time girlfriend, Fernanda Gomez. The couple tied the knot in May 2021 at the Guadalajara Cathedral in Mexico.

Fernanda Gomez is also a renowned social media celebrity, model and businesswoman. She runs a boutique, Fernanda Gómez Nailbar & Boutique.

The couple have a daughter together named Maria Fernanda. Alvarez also has two more children from different relationships.

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Canelo Alvarez understands the struggle of being a father himself

Canelo Alvarez has reached the peak of the boxing world with relentless efforts and hard work. He is one of the richest and most influential combat sports athletes in the world today but that was not always the case.

Part of the reason why Alvarez values the support and motivation given by his father is that the 33-year-old found himself handling the same responsibility early on in life and experienced the struggle of a father himself.

Canelo became a father at the young age of 17, when he did not have financial security or the means to raise a child. But a warrior at heart, he continued to work hard and provide for his daughter through tough times. While speaking in DAZN's Canelo Unwrapped series, the Mexican said:

“There were very complicated moments when I couldn’t afford milk, diapers, or the bus fare to go training. But one way or the another, I would figure it out and push forward.”

Watch the video clip from the series below:

Canelo was able to achieve a great amount of success in the years that followed. Not only did he pull his family and kids out of poverty but also gave them hope for a bright future.

His eldest daughter, Emily, is now 17 years old and plans to be an actress. However, it is not the singular goal in life as Emily is actively involved in sports and may explore other opportunities in the future.