Throughout his extensive professional career, Canelo Alvarez has created a dent in the sport of boxing. Over the years, he has racked up wins north of the 60 mark and has faced some of the toughest opponents in different weight classes.
Today, he holds titles in four different weight classes—welterweight, middleweight, super-middleweight, and light-heavyweight. Canelo Alvarez is also ranked pound-for-pound best active boxer by Box Rec, The Ring, BWAA, and TBRB.
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While we know a lot about the Mexican pound-for-pound king’s achievements in the sport, how much do we really know about the champ’s personal life? Is he married or is he just dating? Does he have any kids?
Here’s a detailed account of who Saul Canelo Alvarez is married to, where their relationship stemmed from, and who he has been involved with before. This piece will also shed a little light on his kids.
Who is Fernanda Gomez? What does she do for a living?
Fernanda Gomez, 28, is a Mexican model, businesswoman, and social media influencer, best known for her marriage to boxing champion Canelo Alvarez. Born in Guadalajara in 1996, Fernanda gained recognition through her Instagram account, ‘fernandagmtz,’ where she shares lifestyle content, modeling photos, and snapshots of her luxurious travels. Her Instagram following exceeds 1 million, reflecting her influence in the digital world.
Beyond her social media presence, Fernanda runs her own beauty business. She is the proud owner of ‘Fernanda Gomez Nailbar & Boutique’ in Guadalajara, a popular spot offering beauty treatments and women’s fashion. This entrepreneurial venture highlights her business acumen and dedication to maintaining a presence beyond her role as a public figure.
Fernanda’s life is intertwined with the world of boxing, where she frequently attends her husband Canelo Alvarez’s matches, showing her support from ringside. The couple shares a daughter, Maria Fernanda, born in 2018, and often posts about their family life on social media.
In addition to her business and modeling, Fernanda enjoys traveling with Canelo to exotic destinations like Southeast Asia, Greece, and the Maldives, making her a prominent figure in both the digital and luxury lifestyle spaces.
How did ‘Canelo’ and his wife meet?
Canelo Alvarez and Fernanda Gomez first met in 2016 and quickly formed a connection. They were publicly seen together later that year at an OMB gala in San Juan, Puerto Rico, marking the beginning of their relationship. Their romance blossomed over time, and in 2017, the couple was spotted celebrating Canelo’s victory against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Las Vegas.
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Though they briefly separated after this period, they reconciled by the end of the year and continued their relationship. Their bond grew stronger, and in 2021, Canelo and Fernanda tied the knot in a grand wedding at the Guadalajara Cathedral. The celebration, held in their hometown, was attended by close friends, family, and notable celebrities, including J Balvin and Maluma.
How many kids do Fernanda Gomez and Canelo Alvarez have?
Before he even turned 18, Canelo Alvarez already had bagged several professional wins and was slowly inching closer to eternal pugilistic fame.
It was around that time, in 2007, when Alvarez had his first kid, Emily Cinnamon Alvarez, with his girlfriend from high school, Karen Beltran.
At the time, both Canelo and Karen were too young to handle a child on their own. However, the champ did not back down from his responsibilities as a teenage father and moved in with Beltran at 16.
While he could not work things out with Karen, he is still very close with his daughter, who is now nearing the age of 19. Emily even shows up to her father’s fights and events from time to time.
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He then later met Fernanda Gomez, who he is married to today. With her, he had a daughter, Maria Fernanda Alvarez, in December 2017. They dated for a year, but they later called it off. Much like Emily, Alvarez did not back away from any responsibilities as a father to Maria, even after splitting up with Gomez initially.
While temporarily separated from Gomez, who is now his wife, Canelo dated his business partner, Nelda Sepulveda, for almost a year. With her, he had his son, Saul Adiel Alvarez. Canelo’s son’s age is now around 6 years old and frequently even pops up on his father’s Instagram feed.
Some online reports also suggest that Canelo has another daughter, Mia Ener Alvarez. He apparently had her with a Mexican model, Valeria Quiroz. However, there is no official confirmation of this, and not much is known about either Mia or Valeria.
Canelo Alvarez’s past relationships
Over the years, Canelo Alvarez has dated many women. His dating history stems back to his high school days. Internet records show that apart from his wife, the Mexican p4p king has dated multiple other women.
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His series of relationships kicked off with Karen Beltran, who he started dating right from his high school days. He then moved on to a Mexican model, Valeria Quiroz. Later, at 19 years old, he matched up with the winner of the 2003 Miss Mexico Universe, Marisol Gonzalez.
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Things did not work out with Gonzalez, so he then started going out with actress Kate del Castillo. He never really was in a relationship with Castillo, so when that faded out, he met musician and actress Cynthia Rodriguez in LA.
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Before he finally got back with and married Fernanda Gomez, Alvarez dated two other women—Shannon De Lima, a model, and Nelda Sepulveda, his business partner.
Canelo Alvarez’s professional boxing career is renowned for its sophistication and skill, but his personal life reveals another layer of complexity. With four children from different relationships, he appears to have found stability with Fernanda Gomez. What are your thoughts on the balance between Canelo’s public success and his private life?