Quick Info
| Profession | Professional boxer |
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 18/07/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán
25/10/2026
Álvarez is set to headline a boxing card against WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on 31/10/2026 in Riyadh. It will be his first fight since losing to Terence Crawford in September 2025, after a year away from the ring following elbow surgery.
31/07/2026
In an exclusive CBS Mornings interview, Álvarez said he was prepared for his comeback after a year away from the ring following elbow surgery. He also said he has other goals outside boxing and will know when it is time to retire.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known as | Canelo Álvarez |
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| Summary | Mexican professional boxer who has won world titles in four weight divisions, from light middleweight to light heavyweight. He was the first boxer to hold undisputed status at super middleweight. |
| Current status | Lost a unanimous decision to Terence Crawford in September 2025, ending his undisputed super middleweight reign. After elbow surgery and roughly a year out of the ring, he is scheduled to fight WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on 31/10/2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7½ in) |
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| Reach | 179 cm (70½ in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Weight limit | 76.2 kg (168 lb) at super middleweight |
| Record | 63 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws, 39 wins by knockout |
Family
| Parents | Santos Álvarez and Ana María Barragán |
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Career
| Professional debut | 29/10/2005 |
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| Titles | World champion in four weight classes; unified titles in several divisions |
| Milestone | First boxer to become undisputed super middleweight champion (2021) |
| Notable fight | Lost to Terence Crawford in 2025, which ended his undisputed super middleweight reign |
| Manager/Trainer team | Eddy Reynoso is listed as manager/agent |
| Next fight | Christian Mbilli, 31/10/2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for Mbilli's WBC super middleweight title; would be his 69th professional fight |
Style Quotient
| Fighting style | Skilled counterpuncher and powerful body puncher |
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| Stance | Orthodox |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is nicknamed Canelo, the Spanish word for cinnamon, because of his red hair. | |
| 2. As a child he sold paletas (fruit popsicles) with his family at markets and on public transport. | |
| 3. His eldest brother gave him his first pair of boxing gloves when he was about 10 years old. | |
| 4. His fight with Floyd Mayweather sold 2.2 million pay-per-view units. |
