Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican superstar, has finely carried the legacy of his country into the sport, turning himself into one of the greatest pugilists of all time.
The 30-year-old is a 4-division World Champion and has beaten several elite fighters to attain the top spot. However, it was never a walk in the park for him.
Alvarez was always looked down upon by his contemporaries, and the P4P king has faced several hurdles in his life and career. But he has overcome all these factors and is a prime example of rags to riches.
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While Canelo Alvarez continues to expand his dominance in the sport. Here’s a look at a few stats that everyone should know about him.
Boxing is much more than a sport of numbers. However, it is hard to ignore the stats and Alvarez appears to be the best when it comes down to his numbers.
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Canelo Alvarez- Physical features, global stardom, and more
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez became a pro boxer in 2005. He has been one of the most active boxers of this era, currently boasting of a record of 55 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws. Moreover, Canelo Alvarez has attained 37 of those wins via Knockout and holds a KO ratio of 63.79 %.
In his professional career, Alvarez has competed in 417 rounds in 58 appearances. Moreover, he has faced elites like Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin, Sergey Kovalev, and many more on his path to glory.
Hence it has been an alluring journey for the 5’8” orthodox puncher. Add to that, Alvarez has a reach of 70 ½”. However, Canelo has a plethora of stats in the bag.
Outside the circle, he is a global superstar and is a household name in the combat sports circuit. The Mexican giant boasts of a whopping tally of 8.5 million followers on Instagram, 5 million followers on Facebook, and 1.6 million followers on Twitter.
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The extreme popularity has come up with some lucrative endorsements for the P4P king. Today, Alvarez is one of the richest boxers. According to the wealthy gorilla, he has a net worth of $140 million.
He seems to have hit his prime, and there’s plenty of years left in his career. So, these statistics could very well double up in the coming days.
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