Mexican boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez celebrated 20 years since his debut as a professional boxer on October 29, 2025. He began his career in October 2005, when he was just 15 years old.
Throughout this time he has become one of the most important pugilists in the modern history of the sport.
Record, achievements and key statistics
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He began his career in October 2005
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Until 2025, Canelo Alvarez has a record that places him among the greats of Mexican and world boxing: 63 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws.
He has competed and won world belts in multiple divisions – from super lightweight to super middleweight – and has accumulated 19 official world titles distributed among categories such as super welterweight, middleweight and super middleweight.
Although his September 13, 2025 loss to Terence Crawford left him without an undisputed title, Canelo Alvarez’s legacy remains intact.
Current challenges and what’s next for 2025-2026
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2025 meant a year of reflection for Canelo Alvarez.
After losing his titles in September, and with reports of elbow surgery that could keep him out until mid-2026, he is in a phase of evaluating his immediate future.
Despite this, he maintains his desire to retire on a high, blazing a trail of legacy beyond the fights themselves.
Commemoration and legacy
On his social networks, Canelo Alvarez shared a video and message of thanks to his family, trainers and fans:
“At 20 years, I still feel the same fire I had the first time I stepped into the ring.”
This anniversary marks the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another:
That of consolidating his legacy in and out of the ring.
For Hispanics in the United States, Canelo Alvarez represents more than an athlete: he is a symbol of success, origin and achievement.
During his 20-year career he has been an ambassador of Mexican culture and has starred in events that transcend the ring.
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