From his childhood struggles when Canelo Alvarez used to sell popsicles to make a living from it to becoming one of the highest-paid athletes and pay-per-view-sellers, he has scaled mountains and scripted a history that is nothing short of a dream coming true. Alvarez enjoys the status of one of the biggest stars of professional boxing, with a career that almost spans two decades. He has been a part of 15 pay-per-view events. Having held championships across four different weight classes, Alvarez has done it with absolute dominance and class inside the squared circle.
Known for his counterpunching ability and swift body and head movements, Alvarez is capable of creating problems for the most formidable opponents in the ring. An experienced boxer who has been part of 66 professional fights, he has a spectacular record of 62 wins, two losses, and two draws to his name as of April 30, 2025. Alvarez is scheduled to return to the squared circle against William Scull on April 30, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight will be Alvarez’s 67th professional fight and sixteenth pay-per-view event headlined by him in his career so far.
Canelo Alvarez's Nickname
Canelo Alvarez was given the nickname ‘Canelo’ by his trainer Jose ‘Chapo’ Reynoso due to his red hair. In his childhood, he was called 'Cannelito,’ which translates to little cinnamon, and with the passage of time, his nickname became shortened to ‘Canelo.’ His trainer, while acknowledging his distinctive looks, strategized the nickname to attract the American audience in the USA and it has worked well for the Mexican boxing sensation.
Canelo Alvarez's Stance
Canelo Alvarez fights with an orthodox stance. He has competed in multiple weight classes over the course of his professional boxing career and the style has worked well in his favor. Alvarez is known for his fight IQ, swift head and body movements, counter-punching, and effective body punching in his bouts.
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Last updated on April 30, 2025
FAQs on Canelo Alvarez Nickname
A. He is nicknamed as ‘Canelo.’
A. He is known by his alias due to his red hair.
A. He was nicknamed ‘Canelo’ in the combat sports universe by his trainer Jose Reynoso.
A. He is 34 years old as of April 2025.
A. His real name is Santos Saul Alvarez Barragan.
