Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is a professional boxer from Mexico who is now widely regarded as one of the best boxers of all-time. Known to be a phenomenal counterpuncher, he is excellent at avoiding opponents attack with his movement and then counterattacking with accurately place power shots. Having first started training at the age of 13, he turned professional after just two years and went through his early opponents quickly, knocking out most of them with his power, timing, and accuracy. Since then, Canelo has gone on to grab multiple world titles in different weight classes and is now ranked as one of the best pound for pound active boxer’s in the world by many critics. In his highly accomplished professional career, he has fought in over fifty matches and holds just one loss which came by the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr., via majority decision. Outside of boxing, Canelo Alvarez is currently in a relationship with former Miss Mexico Universe Marisol Gonzalez while has a daughter with a former girlfriend as well.
Canelo Alvarez Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán
- Nicknames: Canelo Alvarez
- Date of Birth: July 18, 1990
- Birthplace: Guadalajara, Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- Occupation: Professional Boxer
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Reddish Brown
Canelo Alvarez Measurements Height Weight Shoe Size Stats Facts
Canelo Alvarez Family Details:
- Father: Santos Álvarez
- Mother: Ana Maria Barragán
- Siblings: Ana Elda Alvarez (Sister), Ricardo, Ramon, Gonzalo, Daniel, Victor and Rigoberto Alvarez (Older Brothers)
- Spouse Name: Unmarried
- Children Name: Emily Cinnamon Alvarez (Daughter)
Canelo Alvarez Relationships History:
- Marisol González – Beauty Pageant Titleholder
Canelo Alvarez Career Highlights:
- Professional Boxing Debut: 2005
- Stance: Orthodox
- Key Strength: Counterpunching
Canelo Alvarez Distinctive Features:
- Reddish Brown Hair
Canelo Alvarez Body Measurements:
The Mexican boxer Saul Canelo Alvarez measurements complete information is listed below including his weight, height, shoe size, reach and other body statistics.
- Height in Feet: 5’ 8”
- Height in Centimeters: 173 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 74 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 163 pounds
- Reach: 70 1⁄2 in (179 cm)
- Chest Size: 42 inches
- Waist Size: 33 inches
- Arms/ Biceps Size: 15.5 inches
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 10 (US)
Canelo Alvarez Interesting Facts:
- He started boxing training at the age of six.
- All of his six older brothers are boxers.
- He quit school in order to give full-time attention to boxing.
- His nickname “Canelo” in Spanish is the masculine word for cinnamon,
- The only loss of his professional boxing career came against Floyd Mayweather Jr., via majority decision.
