Saul Álvarez, better known as “Canelo” will undoubtedly go down as one of the greats of the modern age.
He is one of the biggest names in boxing today. Canelo Álvarez is known for his incredible work ethic and explosive power that nobody can match in the ring.
Canelo has won world titles across four weight classes and has become a global name in boxing. With 62 wins to his name, there is no telling how far he can go, even in the twilight years of his career.
Here’s everything you need to know about Canelo Álvarez.
How old is Canelo Álvarez?
Canelo is 35 years old, having been born on July 18, 1990. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, before moving to Juanacatlan at the age of five.
He is the youngest of eight children, with all seven of his brothers growing up to become professional boxers.
Canelo Álvarez’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, but his fight against William Scull is being fought at the Middleweight class, with a limit of 168lbs. He last weighed in at 167.8lbs
The Mexican fighter has a reach of 70.5 inches, or 179 cm.
Canelo Álvarez’s X/Twitter and Instagram
Canelo has a huge following on Instagram. On his account, with the handle canelo, he has attracted nearly 19 million followers as he posts regular updates, including photos of himself, promotional content, and updates for his upcoming fights.
Meanwhile, he has a more modest yet still impressive 2.5 million followers on X (formerly known as Twitter). Canelo mainly retweets other content promoting his fights, although he is much less active than on Instagram.
His handle is Canelo.
Who is Canelo Álvarez’s wife and family?
Canelo is married to Fernanda Gómez, his long-time partner whom he tied the knot in May 2021. He has three daughters and one son, although all of them have different mothers.
He was also previously engaged to Marisol Gonzalez, a former Miss Mexico Universe 2003 winner.
Why is he called ‘Canelo’?
Álvarez is nicknamed Canelo due to the color of his hair. The word is the masculine form of cinnamon in Spanish and is a common nickname for red-haired children in Mexico.
Canelo Álvarez’s tattoos
Canelo has numerous tattoos on his body, each with its own personal significance and meaning to the Mexican fighter.
He has portraits of his daughters on his left arm, with Emily on his forearm and Maria on his bicep. His wife’s eyes are also tattooed on the same arm.
Additionally, he has an inspirational quote inked on his back. Canelo’s tattoo reads: “Destiny is not a matter of chance. It’s a matter of choice. Life is hard, but never give up. Keep on fighting & always believe in yourself to achieve your dreams.”
Canelo Álvarez’s boxing record
Canelo has one of the most impressive boxing records today. The four-weight champion has won an astonishing 62 fights, with only 2 losses in his 20-year career.
| Record (W-L-D) | (T)KO |
| 63-2-2 | 39-0 |
Canelo Álvarez net worth
Due to his incredible two decades at the top of the boxing world, Canelo has amassed an estimated net worth of $275 million. This also includes the money he has earned from various business ventures and sponsorship deals over the past 20 years.
According to various sources, Canelo will earn an eye-watering $80 million for his fight against Scull in Saudi Arabia.
Canelo Álvarez’s next fight
Canelo’s next fight will be against Terence Crawford in a bout billed as “Once in a Lifetime”.
It pits the two Super Middleweight champions against one another in an unfication fight, with Crawford walking into the bout undefeated.
Canelo Álvarez vs Floyd Mayweather
For the first time in his career, Canelo suffered defeat at the hands of Floyd Mayweather in September 2013.
It was a decent performance by Canelo, as he performed admirably and got some good shots in on the undefeated champion in the fight.
Mayweather was 44-0 going into the fight, and he let the Mexican do all the hard work in the fight, not letting him catch him as much as he could throughout the fight.
Canelo only hit 22% of his punches, as opposed to Mayweather’s 46%. The judges recognised this, awarding Mayweather the victory to extend his undefeated streak to 45.
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull
Canelo kicked off his $400 million deal with Riyadh Seasons with a unanimous decision victory over William Scull in May 2025.
Neither man impressed in quite a dull fight, which saw Canelo become the undisputed Super-Middleweight champion.
Scull was not happy with the judges’ decision and claimed he was robbed in Las Vegas.