Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Boxer |
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 18/07/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | San Agustín, Jalisco, Mexico |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán |
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| Known As | Canelo Álvarez |
| Description | Mexican professional boxer considered among the best pound-for-pound boxers of his generation. Multiple world champion across four weight classes. First boxer to achieve undisputed super middleweight champion status in 2021, repeated in 2025. |
| Current Status | Unified Super Middleweight World Champion |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'7.5" |
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| Reach | 70.5 inches |
| Weight | 168 lbs (76.36 kg) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Current Residence | Sherman Oaks, California, USA |
Personal Life
| Mother | Ana María Barragán |
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| Father | Santos Álvarez |
Family
| Siblings | Rigoberto, Ramón, Ricardo, Gonzalo, Victor (all boxed professionally) |
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| Notable Family Achievement | Rigoberto won WBA interim super welterweight title; only Álvarez brother besides Canelo to hold recognized world championship |
Career
| Professional Debut Age | 15 |
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| Boxing Record | 63-3-2 (39 KOs) |
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| Achievements | Youngest boxer to claim WBC light middleweight title at age 20 (2011); Recognized as world's best pound-for-pound boxer by The Ring (November 2019 - May 2022); Appeared in Creed III; Executive producer for The Long Game film; Founded Canelo Media in 2026 with Box to Box Films |
Style Quotient
| Boxing Style | Orthodox stance, technical boxer with strong punching power |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in San Agustín, Michoacán; family relocated to Guadalajara, Jalisco after his birth | |
| 2. Youngest of eight children | |
| 3. All five brothers pursued professional boxing careers | |
| 4. Founded Canelo Media in 2026 partnering with Box to Box Films for sports and entertainment content production |