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Canelo Álvarez is one of the most celebrated boxers of his generation. His career is marked by a series of iconic fights that have defined his legacy in the sport. Here, we explore the top 10 fights that shaped his legendary career.
1. Canelo Álvarez vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (2013)
This fight was a pivotal moment for Canelo, facing the undefeated Floyd Mayweather. Although he lost by unanimous decision, it was a valuable learning experience and showcased his resilience on the world stage.
2. Canelo Álvarez vs. Miguel Cotto (2015)
Defeating Miguel Cotto for the WBC and lineal middleweight titles marked Canelo’s rise to prominence. His aggressive style and strategic boxing earned him widespread recognition.
3. Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin I (2017)
The first fight with GGG was a close, controversial draw. It demonstrated Canelo’s ability to compete with the best and set the stage for their rematch.
4. Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin II (2018)
In the rematch, Canelo secured a victory by majority decision, solidifying his status as a top middleweight contender and avenging the earlier draw.
5. Canelo Álvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs (2019)
This fight showcased Canelo’s versatility and power, as he defeated Jacobs by unanimous decision, capturing the WBA (Super) and WBC middleweight titles.
6. Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev (2019)
In a historic bout, Canelo moved up two weight classes to fight Kovalev for the WBO light heavyweight title. He won by knockout, becoming a two-division world champion.
7. Canelo Álvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders (2021)
Canelo continued his dominance by defeating Saunders via TKO, unifying the WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles, showcasing his skill at 168 pounds.
8. Canelo Álvarez vs. Caleb Plant (2021)
This unification bout ended with Canelo winning by knockout, making him the undisputed super middleweight champion and cementing his legacy in boxing history.
9. Canelo Álvarez vs. John Ryder (2023)
In a demonstration of his enduring skill, Canelo defeated Ryder by unanimous decision, maintaining his status as a top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.
10. Canelo Álvarez vs. Jermell Charlo (Upcoming)
One of the most anticipated fights on the horizon, this bout will test Canelo’s skills against Jermell Charlo, promising to add another chapter to his legendary career.