Saul Alvarez Boxing Record

Saul Alvarez Boxing Record

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68	Terence Crawford	13-Sep-25	Loss	UD 12
67	William Scull	03-May-25	Win	UD 12
66	Edgar Berlanga	14-Sep-24	Win	UD 12
65	Jaime Munguía	04-May-24	Win	UD 12
64	Jermell Charlo	30-Sep-23	Win	UD 12
63	John Ryder	05-May-23	Win	UD 12
62	Gennadiy Golovkin	17-Sep-22	Win	UD 12
61	Dmitry Bivol	07-May-22	Loss	UD 12
60	Caleb Plant	06-Nov-21	Win	TKO 11
59	Billy Joe Saunders	08-May-21	Win	RTD 8
58	Avni Yıldırım	27-Feb-21	Win	RTD 3
57	Callum Smith	19-Dec-20	Win	UD 12
56	Sergey Kovalev	02-Nov-19	Win	KO 11
55	Daniel Jacobs	04-May-19	Win	UD 12
54	Rocky Fielding	15-Dec-18	Win	TKO 3
53	Gennadiy Golovkin	15-Sep-18	Win	MD 12
52	Gennadiy Golovkin	16-Sep-17	Draw	SD 12
51	Julio César Chávez Jr.	06-May-17	Win	UD 12
49	Liam Smith	17-Sep-16	Win	KO 9
48	Amir Khan	07-May-16	Win	KO 6
47	Miguel Cotto	21-Nov-15	Win	UD 12
46	James Kirkland	09-May-15	Win	KO 3
45	Erislandy Lara	12-Jul-14	Win	SD 12
44	Alfredo Angulo	08-Mar-14	Win	TKO 10
43	Floyd Mayweather Jr.	14-Sep-13	Loss	MD 12
42	Austin Trout	20-Apr-13	Win	UD 12
41	Josesito López	15-Sep-12	Win	TKO 5
40	Shane Mosley	05-May-12	Win	UD 12
39	Kermit Cintrón	26-Nov-11	Win	TKO 5
38	Alfonso Gómez	17-Sep-11	Win	TKO 6
37	Ryan Rhodes	18-Jun-11	Win	TKO 12
36	Matthew Hatton	05-Mar-11	Win	UD 12
35	Lovemore N’dou	04-Nov-10	Win	UD 12
34	Carlos Baldomir	18-Sep-10	Win	KO 6
33	Luciano Leonel Cuello	10-Jul-10	Win	TKO 6
32	José Miguel Cotto	01-May-10	Win	TKO 9
31	Brian Camechis	06-Mar-10	Win	KO 3
30	Lanardo Tyner	05-Dec-09	Win	UD 12
29	Carlos Leonardo Herrera	24-Oct-09	Win	TKO 1
28	Marat Khuzeev	08-Aug-09	Win	KO 2
27	Jefferson Gonzalo Luis	06-Jun-09	Win	KO 9
26	Michel Rosales	11-Apr-09	Win	TKO 10
25	Euri González	21-Feb-09	Win	TKO 11
24	Antonio Fitch	17-Jan-09	Win	TKO 1
23	Raúl Pinzón	05-Dec-08	Win	TKO 1
22	Larry Mosley	24-Oct-08	Win	UD 10
21	Carlos Adán Jerez	02-Aug-08	Win	UD 10
20	Miguel Vázquez	28-Jun-08	Win	UD 10
19	Francisco Villanueva	06-Jun-08	Win	TKO 11
18	Gabriel Martínez	14-Apr-08	Win	RTD 11
17	Francisco Villanueva	14-Mar-08	Win	TKO 9
16	Axel Rodrigo Solís	22-Feb-08	Win	KO 1
15	Sean Holley	05-Dec-07	Win	TKO 2
14	Ricardo Cano	31-Aug-07	Win	UD 12
13	Christian Solano	18-Aug-07	Win	TKO 4
12	Jesus Abel Hernandez	01-Jun-07	Win	TKO 2
11	Víctor Márquez	19-May-07	Win	KO 1
10	Ivan Illescas	02-Mar-07	Win	KO 4
9	Javier Martínez	08-Dec-06	Win	TKO 2
8	Francisco Villanueva	29-Sep-06	Win	KO 5
7	Cristian Hernandez	15-Sep-06	Win	KO 2
6	Juan Hernandez	21-Jul-06	Win	KO 2
5	Pedro Lopez	17-Jun-06	Win	KO 1
4	Jorge Juarez	17-Jun-06	Draw	PTS 4
3	Miguel Vázquez	20-Jan-06	Win	UD 4
2	Pablo Alvarado	26-Nov-05	Win	KO 2
1	Abraham Gonzalez	29-Oct-05	Win	TKO 4

Saul Alvarez Boxing Record

Opponent: Terence Crawford
Date: 12 September 2025
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: In a highly anticipated pound-for-pound superfight, Alvarez faced the undefeated master technician Terence Crawford, who moved up in weight to challenge for super middleweight supremacy. Crawford’s defensive brilliance, sharp counterpunching, and fluid lateral movement consistently neutralised Alvarez’s power shots. Alvarez pressed forward throughout the contest but struggled to pin down his elusive opponent, ultimately losing a clear unanimous decision in a tactical masterclass by Crawford.

Opponent: William Scull
Date: May 2025
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez took on mandatory challenger William Scull in a tactical title defense. Scull brought an awkward, defensive-minded approach that made for a cagey affair. Alvarez spent much of the night breaking down Scull’s high guard with digging body shots and heavy hooks, dictating the pace completely to coast toward a wide, comfortable unanimous decision victory.

Opponent: Edgar Berlanga
Date: 14 September 2024
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez defended his unified super middleweight titles against the brash and undefeated Edgar Berlanga in a classic Mexico vs. Puerto Rico rivalry fight. Berlanga tried to use his size and power early, but Alvarez’s elite counterpunching and championship poise took over. Alvarez dropped Berlanga with a crisp left hook in the third round and continued to punish him for the remainder of the night, securing a dominant unanimous decision.

Opponent: Jaime Munguia
Date: 4 May 2024
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: In an all-Mexican showdown on Cinco de Mayo weekend, Alvarez faced the younger, undefeated, and high-volume puncher Jaime Munguia. Munguia started fast, letting his hands go in explosive combinations, but Alvarez’s timing proved superior. Alvarez dropped Munguia with an upper-cut in the fourth round, which dramatically shifted the momentum, allowing Alvarez to control the second half of the bout with precision and accuracy to win a unanimous decision.

Opponent: Jermell Charlo
Date: 30 September 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced undisputed light middleweight champion Jermell Charlo, who boldly moved up two weight classes to challenge for Alvarez’s super middleweight crown. Alvarez’s immense physical strength and heavy punching power forced Charlo into a purely defensive mindset early on. A looping right hand from Alvarez dropped Charlo in the seventh round, and Alvarez comfortably cruised to a one-sided unanimous decision victory.

Opponent: John Ryder
Date: 6 May 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Making a triumphant homecoming to Mexico for the first time in over eleven years, Alvarez defended his undisputed titles against a resilient John Ryder in Guadalajara. Alvarez broke Ryder’s nose early and dropped him in the fifth round with a blistering combination. Despite bleeding heavily and absorbing enormous punishment, Ryder showed immense grit to survive to the final bell, leaving Alvarez with a comprehensive unanimous decision win.

Opponent: Gennadiy Golovkin
Date: 17 September 2022
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin met for a highly anticipated trilogy bout at super middleweight to settle their bitter rivalry. Unlike their first two grueling encounters, Alvarez dominated the majority of this fight from the opening bell, exploiting an older Golovkin’s slower start with sharp jabs and heavy right hands. Golovkin rallied late in the championship rounds, but it was too little, too late, as Alvarez secured a clear unanimous decision victory.

Opponent: Dmitry Bivol
Date: 7 May 2022
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Daring to be great once more, Alvarez moved back up to light heavyweight to challenge the undefeated and highly disciplined WBA champion Dmitry Bivol. Bivol’s exceptional jab, strict high guard, and superior size completely disrupted Alvarez’s rhythm. Alvarez struggled to find answers for Bivol’s rapid-fire combinations and constant movement, leading to only the second official defeat of Alvarez’s professional career via unanimous decision.

Opponent: Caleb Plant
Date: 6 November 2021
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 11
Fight Summary: This historic bout was built on intense bad blood, which famously boiled over into a physical altercation at their introductory press conference. In the ring, Plant used his slick movement and sharp jab to frustrate Alvarez in the early rounds. However, Alvarez’s relentless pressure and targeted body investment eventually wore Plant down, culminating in an explosive eleventh-round stoppage that saw Alvarez crown himself as the first-ever undisputed super middleweight champion in boxing history.

Opponent: Billy Joe Saunders
Date: 8 May 2021
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: RTD 8
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced undefeated WBO champion Billy Joe Saunders in front of a record-breaking crowd in Texas. Saunders proved to be an elusive puzzle in the middle rounds, finding success with his slick southpaw movement. The breakthrough came in the eighth round when Alvarez landed a devastating, perfectly timed right uppercut that severely fractured Saunders’ orbital bone, forcing Saunders’ corner to stop the fight on the stool before the ninth.

Opponent: Avni Yildirim
Date: 27 February 2021
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: RTD 3
Fight Summary: Alvarez took a quick-turnaround mandatory defense against Avni Yildirim in Miami. The bout proved to be entirely non-competitive as Alvarez completely dismantled his opponent from the opening bell. After Alvarez dropped Yildirim with a clinical straight right hand in the third round, Yildirim’s corner wisely threw in the towel before the start of the fourth to prevent further damage.

Opponent: Callum Smith
Date: 19 December 2020
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez challenged the undefeated, giant WBA and Ring Magazine champion Callum Smith. Despite Smith holding a massive height and reach advantage, Alvarez effortlessly closed the distance and systematically picked him apart. Alvarez focused heavily on punishing Smith’s left arm and body, rendering the champion completely defensive and securing a flawless, dominant unanimous decision to capture titles at 168 pounds.

Opponent: Sergey Kovalev
Date: 2 November 2019
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 11
Fight Summary: Alvarez took a massive risk by jumping up two weight classes to challenge WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev. The fight was a highly tactical and closely contested affair, with Kovalev utilizing his long jab effectively to keep Alvarez at bay. Alvarez remained patient, closing the distance in the later rounds before unleashing a spectacular, brutal combination in the eleventh round that knocked Kovalev out cold against the ropes.

Opponent: Daniel Jacobs
Date: 4 May 2019
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: In a middleweight unification blockbuster, Alvarez faced the highly skilled and dangerous Daniel Jacobs. The fight was a display of elite boxing skills, highlighted by Alvarez’s jaw-dropping head movement and defensive reflexes that left Jacobs hitting air. Jacobs rallied well in the second half of the fight after switching to southpaw, but Alvarez’s early lead and cleaner punching secured him a close but deserved unanimous decision.

Opponent: Rocky Fielding
Date: 15 December 2018
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Making his debut at Madison Square Garden, Alvarez moved up to super middleweight to challenge Rocky Fielding for his secondary WBA title. Alvarez made short work of the much taller British fighter, using an aggressive, forward-marching style. Alvarez dropped Fielding four times in total—all courtesy of agonizing, pinpoint body shots—forcing the referee to rescue Fielding in the third round.

Opponent: Gennadiy Golovkin
Date: 15 September 2018
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: MD 12
Fight Summary: One year after their controversial draw, Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin returned to Las Vegas for a highly anticipated rematch filled with immense tension. Alvarez shocked Golovkin by changing his tactics entirely, choosing to stand his ground and march forward as the aggressor. The two elite middleweights traded monstrous power shots in a legendary war of attrition, with Alvarez edging out a razor-thin majority decision victory to claim middleweight supremacy.

Opponent: Gennadiy Golovkin
Date: 16 September 2017
Result: Draw
Nature of the Result: SD 12
Fight Summary: In one of the most highly anticipated middleweight matchups in modern boxing history, Alvarez faced the undefeated knockout artist Gennadiy Golovkin. The fight lived up to the hype, featuring high-intensity exchanges where both men showed elite chins. Golovkin controlled the pace with a heavy jab, while Alvarez found success with flashy, explosive counters. The thrilling bout ended in a highly controversial split draw, largely overshadowed by a bizarrely wide scorecard in favor of Alvarez.

Opponent: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Date: 6 May 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced his fierce domestic rival Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a highly publicized catchweight grudge match. The build-up promised an intense war, but the actual fight was entirely one-sided. Chavez Jr. looked severely drained by the weight limit and offered almost no offense. Alvarez treated the bout like a televised sparring session, teeing off on Chavez Jr. at will to win every single round on all three judges’ scorecards.

Opponent: Liam Smith
Date: 17 September 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 9
Fight Summary: Alvarez challenged the tough and undefeated WBO light middleweight champion Liam Smith in front of a massive crowd in Texas. Smith showed immense heart and tried to rough Alvarez up against the ropes, but Alvarez’s superior power and technique took over. Alvarez dropped Smith in the seventh and eighth rounds before delivering a final, brutal left hook to the liver in the ninth that left Smith unable to beat the count.

Opponent: Amir Khan
Date: 7 May 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 6
Fight Summary: Alvarez defended his middleweight championship against British star Amir Khan, who moved up in weight for the opportunity. Khan’s blazing hand speed and fluid footwork allowed him to win the early rounds, frustrating Alvarez with rapid combinations. However, Alvarez remained patient, calculating Khan’s timing until the sixth round, where he unleashed a terrifying, viral overhand right hand that knocked Khan instantly unconscious.

Opponent: Miguel Cotto
Date: 21 November 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez squared off against Puerto Rican legend Miguel Cotto in the latest chapter of the historic Mexico vs. Puerto Rico boxing rivalry. The fight was a high-level chess match, with Cotto using lateral movement and a sharp jab to box from the outside. Alvarez’s youth, physical size, and significantly heavier power shots proved to be the difference maker, as he landed the much cleaner blows to secure a unanimous decision victory.

Opponent: James Kirkland
Date: 9 May 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 3
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced the explosive and highly dangerous James Kirkland in a non-title fan-friendly matchup in Houston. The fight was a chaotic, brief shootout from the opening bell. Alvarez dropped Kirkland in the very first round and continued to withstand Kirkland’s wild aggression. In the third round, Alvarez ended the fight in spectacular fashion with a monstrous right hand that sent Kirkland spiraling to the canvas in a knockout of the year contender.

Opponent: Erislandy Lara
Date: 12 July 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: SD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez took on arguably the most avoided stylist in the division, Cuban slickster Erislandy Lara. Lara used brilliant footwork, lateral movement, and a continuous jab to frustrate Alvarez, making him miss repeatedly. Alvarez stayed determined, relentlessly pressing forward and dedicating his entire offense to a vicious body assault. The contrasting styles divided fans and experts alike, but Alvarez walked away with a tight split decision victory.

Opponent: Alfredo Angulo
Date: 8 March 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 10
Fight Summary: Bouncing back from his first professional career defeat, Alvarez faced the notoriously rugged Alfredo Angulo. Alvarez looked sharp, fast, and completely re-energized, immediately battering Angulo with vicious combinations. Angulo showed incredible durability but absorbed an alarming amount of clean punishment. In the tenth round, after Alvarez landed a massive, unanswered uppercut, the referee stepped in to stop the fight, a decision that drew boos from Angulo but protected the beaten fighter.

Opponent: Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Date: 14 September 2013
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: MD 12
Fight Summary: In one of the biggest pay-per-view events in boxing history, a 23-year-old Alvarez faced the pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. at a catchweight. Despite Alvarez’s immense size advantage, Mayweather put on a defensive masterclass, completely baffling the young Mexican star with his legendary shoulder roll, speed, and pinpoint counterpunching. Alvarez simply could not figure out the puzzle, suffering his first official career defeat via a majority decision that should have been unanimous.

Opponent: Austin Trout
Date: 20 April 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced undefeated southpaw Austin Trout in a highly anticipated light middleweight title unification bout. Trout’s slick movement and high work rate presented a difficult challenge, but Alvarez showcased vastly improved defensive skills, slipping punches beautifully. Alvarez scored a crucial, dramatic knockdown in the seventh round with a straight right hand, which proved to be the defining moment in earning him a hard-fought unanimous decision.

Opponent: Josesito Lopez
Date: 15 September 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 5
Fight Summary: Alvarez defended his world title against the gritty Josesito Lopez, who was moving up in weight after a major upset win over Victor Ortiz. Lopez showed plenty of heart but was entirely outmatched by Alvarez’s sheer size and punching power. Alvarez dropped Lopez multiple times throughout the brief contest, systematically breaking him down until the referee mercifully called a halt to the mismatch in the fifth round.

Opponent: Shane Mosley
Date: 5 May 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced future Hall of Famer Sugar Shane Mosley on a massive pay-per-view undercard. While Mosley brought his veteran experience and immense pride to the ring, Alvarez’s youth, speed, and blistering combinations completely took over the fight. Alvarez overcame an accidental clash of heads that caused a cut over his eye, systematically bruising and battering the legendary veteran to cruise to a lopsided unanimous decision.

Opponent: Kermit Cintron
Date: 26 November 2011
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 5
Fight Summary: Alvarez traveled to Mexico City to defend his world title against former champion Kermit Cintron. Alvarez dominated the action from the opening bell, showcasing crisp jab work and heavy right hands. After dropping Cintron in the fourth round, Alvarez swarmed him with a relentless barrage of unanswered punches in the fifth, forcing the referee to step in and award Alvarez the technical knockout victory.

Opponent: Alfonso Gomez
Date: 17 September 2011
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 6
Fight Summary: Alvarez made his first major title defense on a high-profile Mexican Independence Day weekend card against reality TV alumnus Alfonso Gomez. Alvarez started spectacularly, dropping Gomez in the opening round with a crisp left hook. Gomez fought back bravely in the middle rounds using his veteran experience, but Alvarez’s heavy hands eventually overwhelmed him in the sixth round, forcing a somewhat premature but necessary stoppage.

Opponent: Ryan Rhodes
Date: 18 June 2011
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 12
Fight Summary: Making his first defense of his newly won world title, Alvarez returned home to Guadalajara to face experienced British challenger Ryan Rhodes. Rhodes tried to utilize his awkward southpaw stance to confuse the young champion, but Alvarez was relentless. Alvarez controlled the tempo, dropping Rhodes in the fourth round and continuously punishing him until unleashing a final assault in the twelfth round that forced the referee to end the bout.

Opponent: Matthew Hatton
Date: 5 March 2011
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez fought for his very first world title, taking on British contender Matthew Hatton for the vacant WBC light middleweight championship. Hatton, naturally the smaller man, stood no chance against the explosive power and size of the young Mexican phenom. Alvarez dominated every second of the fight, landing heavy combinations at will to cruise to a wide, shutout unanimous decision and secure his status as a world champion at just 20 years old.

Opponent: Lovemore N’dou
Date: 4 December 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced tough, ultra-experienced veteran Lovemore N’dou in Veracruz. N’dou was notorious for having an iron chin and never being stopped, which proved true once again. Alvarez showcased his evolving ring generalship, boxing beautifully from the outside and landing heavy power shots. While he couldn’t put the durable veteran away, Alvarez gained invaluable rounds and walked away with a wide unanimous decision.

Opponent: Carlos Baldomir
Date: 18 September 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 6
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced a major step up in name value when he took on former undisputed welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir on a massive undercard in Los Angeles. The rugged Baldomir attempted to pressure the young prospect, but Alvarez’s hand speed and power were far superior. In the sixth round, Alvarez landed a devastating, perfectly timed left hook to the jaw that sent Baldomir crashing face-first to the canvas, scoring a massive statement knockout.

Opponent: Luciano Leonel Cuello
Date: 10 July 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 6
Fight Summary: Alvarez fought for a regional silver title against the tough Argentine Luciano Cuello in Guadalajara. Alvarez thrilled his hometown crowd by showcasing explosive power combinations from the opening bell. Cuello was remarkably durable but absorbed an immense amount of clean punishment, particularly to the body. By the sixth round, Alvarez’s relentless attack forced the referee to step in and halt the contest.

Opponent: Jose Miguel Cotto
Date: 1 May 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 9
Fight Summary: Alvarez made his highly anticipated Las Vegas debut against Jose Miguel Cotto, the older brother of Miguel Cotto. The fight began with major drama as Cotto heavily rocked a young Alvarez in the first round, nearly putting him down. Alvarez showed championship resolve, weathering the early storm to steadily break Cotto down over the subsequent rounds before securing a spectacular technical knockout victory in the ninth.

Opponent: Brian Camechis
Date: 6 March 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Alvarez defended his regional title against Brian Camechis in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Alvarez displayed a massive gulf in class, easily dictating the pace with heavy body shots and crisp jabs. After systematically breaking down Camechis’ guard and dropping him, Alvarez forced a definitive third-round stoppage to keep his undefeated record seamlessly intact.

Opponent: Lanardo Tyner
Date: 5 December 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced the notoriously durable American gatekeeper Lanardo Tyner in Tepic. Tyner brought a rough, physical approach that forced the young Mexican prospect to think his way through the fight. Alvarez relied on his superior hand speed and slick counterpunching to box circles around Tyner, cruising to a comfortable twelve-round unanimous decision.

Opponent: Carlos Leonardo Herrera
Date: 24 October 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Alvarez made quick work of Argentine challenger Carlos Herrera in Puebla. Right from the opening bell, Alvarez unleashed blistering, heavy combinations that completely overwhelmed Herrera. The fight lasted less than three minutes, as Alvarez dropped his opponent multiple times to secure a devastating, crowd-pleasing first-round stoppage.

Opponent: Marat Khuzeev
Date: 8 August 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: Alvarez traveled to Russia for a rare international bout against Marat Khuzeev. Alvarez showed absolutely no signs of travel fatigue or intimidation, immediately imposing his physical strength and power. In the second round, Alvarez connected with a massive power shot that knocked Khuzeev out cleanly, marking a successful international showcase for the rising star.

Opponent: Jeferson Luis Goncalo
Date: 6 June 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 9
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced Brazil’s Jeferson Luis Goncalo in Cancun. Goncalo proved to be a durable opponent who tried to use awkward movement to survive, but Alvarez systematically broke him down round by round with a ferocious body attack. By the ninth round, the accumulated damage was too much to bear, and the referee stepped in to save Goncalo from further punishment.

Opponent: Michel Rosales
Date: 11 April 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 10
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced a tough domestic test against experienced countryman Michel Rosales in Tepic. The fight featured highly entertaining exchanges, with Rosales trying to match Alvarez’s punch output. However, Alvarez’s vastly superior accuracy and heavy punching power steadily wore Rosales down, culminating in a dominant tenth-round technical knockout victory for the rising phenom.

Opponent: Euri Gonzalez
Date: 21 February 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 11
Fight Summary: Alvarez squared off against the undefeated Dominican prospect Euri Gonzalez in Zapopan. It was a highly technical, competitive affair in the early rounds, but Alvarez’s relentless pressure and body investment slowly drained Gonzalez’s energy. Alvarez steadily took complete control of the bout, finally overwhelming Gonzalez in the eleventh round to force a technical knockout victory.

Opponent: Antonio Fitch
Date: 17 January 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Kickstarting a highly active year, Alvarez faced Antonio Fitch in Mexico City for a regional title. Alvarez wasted absolutely no time establishing his dominance, hurting Fitch with the very first heavy combination he threw. Alvarez swarmed his hurt opponent ruthlessly, forcing the referee to intervene just moments into the opening round.

Opponent: Raul Pinzon
Date: 5 December 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Alvarez made his United States debut on a high-profile undercard in Florida against Raul Pinzon. Eager to make a lasting impression on the American audience, Alvarez launched an immediate, explosive attack. He completely overwhelmed Pinzon with devastating power hooks, forcing a swift first-round stoppage that immediately put the international boxing world on notice.

Opponent: Larry Mosley
Date: 24 October 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 10
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced an awkward and highly defensive challenge in Larry Mosley in California. Mosley used continuous movement and clinching tactics to disrupt Alvarez’s explosive rhythm. The young Mexican prospect had to showcase his patience and ring-cutting ability, doing more than enough clean landing over ten rounds to secure a clear unanimous decision victory.

Opponent: Carlos Adan Jerez
Date: 2 August 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 10
Fight Summary: Alvarez squared off against the experienced Argentine Carlos Jerez in Tijuana. Jerez brought a crafty, survival-oriented style that forced Alvarez to think inside the ring. Alvarez controlled the center of the ring and consistently landed heavy power shots, comfortably cruising to a comprehensive ten-round unanimous decision win.

Opponent: Miguel Vazquez
Date: 28 June 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 10
Fight Summary: Alvarez met his future world champion rival Miguel Vazquez in a highly anticipated rematch in state-wide territory. Vazquez’s notoriously slick, defensive, and awkward style made the bout a highly tactical chess match. Alvarez showed significant improvement since their first encounter, utilizing better ring generalship and cleaner power punching to earn a clear unanimous decision.

Opponent: Francisco Villanueva
Date: 6 June 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 11
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced Francisco Villanueva for the second time in his young career in Tepic. Villanueva put up a spirited, courageous effort, trying to use his veteran experience to hang with the powerful teenager. However, Alvarez was simply too explosive, systematically breaking Villanueva down over eleven grueling rounds until the referee mercifully halted the contest.

Opponent: Gabriel Martinez
Date: 14 April 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: RTD 11
Fight Summary: In a highly competitive developmental fight, Alvarez battled the tough Gabriel Martinez in Corona. Martinez gave Alvarez all he could handle in the early going, trading heavy leather in close quarters. Alvarez’s superior conditioning and punishing body attack began to take a severe toll in the later stages, forcing Martinez to retire on his stool before the final round.

Opponent: Francisco Villanueva
Date: 14 March 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced off against Francisco Villanueva in their first encounter in Guadalajara. Alvarez showcased his signature counterpunching brilliance early on, timing Villanueva’s aggressive entries perfectly. As the rounds progressed, Alvarez increased his punch volume, battering Villanueva until the referee stepped in to stop the fight in the seventh round.

Opponent: Axel Rodrigo Solis
Date: 22 February 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 1
Fight Summary: Alvarez put on a blistering display of power against Axel Rodrigo Solis in Nezahualcoyotl. Alvarez caught Solis early with a perfectly placed power shot that instantly hurt him. Showing the predatory instincts of a seasoned veteran, Alvarez immediately closed the show with a spectacular first-round knockout.

Opponent: Sean Holley
Date: 30 January 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Alvarez made quick work of Sean Holley in Guadalajara. Alvarez completely dominated the opening round with sharp jabs and heavy hooks. In the second round, Alvarez stepped on the gas, landing a barrage of unanswered power shots that forced the referee to step in and save the heavily outclassed Holley.

Opponent: Vitali Kotov
Date: 15 December 2007
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Alvarez closed out an incredibly busy year by taking on Vitali Kotov in Guadalajara. Kotov had no answers for the raw power and hand speed of the teenage prodigy. Alvarez battered Kotov from the opening bell, forcing a definitive second-round stoppage to capping off a highly successful developmental year.

Opponent: Rodrigo Juarez
Date: 29 October 2007
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced Rodrigo Juarez in a brief rematch in Dolores Hidalgo. Having gone the distance with Juarez just weeks prior, Alvarez was determined to make a statement. He came out like a house on fire, flattening Juarez almost immediately with an explosive barrage to score a spectacular first-round knockout.

Opponent: Rodrigo Juarez
Date: 19 October 2007
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 10
Fight Summary: Alvarez took on Rodrigo Juarez for the first time in his career in Guadalajara. Juarez proved to be an incredibly tough and durable opponent who refused to back down. Alvarez was forced to go the full ten-round distance for the first time in his life, showcasing great stamina and variations in his output to earn a clean unanimous decision.

Opponent: Christian Solano
Date: 31 August 2007
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 11
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced a stern test of his endurance against Christian Solano in Guadalajara. Solano fought defensively and tried to extend the young fighter, making for a long night. Alvarez remained highly disciplined, systematically wearing Solano down until finally breaking through in the eleventh round to secure a late technical knockout.

Opponent: Jesus Abel Hernandez
Date: 1 June 2007
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Alvarez showcased his devastating power against Jesus Abel Hernandez in Guadalajara. After a feeler opening round, Alvarez completely unleashed his power punches in the second. He dropped Hernandez with a beautiful combination, and the referee immediately halted the contest.

Opponent: Victor Marquez
Date: 19 May 2007
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 1
Fight Summary: Alvarez made spectacularly short work of Victor Marquez in Guadalajara. Right from the opening bell, Alvarez caught Marquez with a thunderous power shot that ended the fight instantly, treating the crowd to a viral, highlight-reel first-round knockout.

Opponent: Ivan Illescas
Date: 22 April 2007
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 4
Fight Summary: Alvarez faced Ivan Illescas in Tepic. Alvarez used the early rounds to showcase his improving jab and footwork, comfortably outboxing Illescas. In the fourth round, Alvarez stepped up the aggression, landing heavy hooks that forced the referee to intervene.

Opponent: Javier Martinez
Date: 2 March 2007
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 8
Fight Summary: Alvarez took on Javier Martinez in a scheduled eight-rounder in Tepic. Martinez put up a gritty performance, trying to rough up the teenager in the clinches. Alvarez remained completely unfazed, systematically picking Martinez apart until securing a technical knockout victory in the final round.

Opponent: Daniel Martinez
Date: 8 December 2006
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: Alvarez closed out his first full year as a professional boxer with a spectacular knockout of Daniel Martinez in Guadalajara. Alvarez’s thunderous body punches took the wind out of Martinez early, setting up a brutal second-round knockout that thrilled the local fans.

Opponent: Cristian Hernandez
Date: 29 September 2006
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: Alvarez put on a clinical performance against Cristian Hernandez in Guadalajara. Alvarez completely dominated the opening frame with his hand speed. In the second round, Alvarez connected with a devastating power shot that sent Hernandez down for the count.

Opponent: Juan Hernandez
Date: 15 September 2006
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: Celebrating Mexican Independence Day weekend, Alvarez squared off against Juan Hernandez in Guadalajara. Alvarez fed off the electric energy of the crowd, dominating the action before delivering a heavy knockout blow in the second round to continue his rapid rise.

Opponent: Jorge Juarez
Date: 17 June 2006
Result: Draw
Nature of the Result: SD 4
Fight Summary: In just his fifth professional bout, a 15-year-old Alvarez faced an incredibly tough learning experience against Jorge Juarez in Tijuana. Juarez brought a relentless, aggressive style that caught the young prospect off guard. Alvarez fought back courageously in a frantic four-round war, which the judges ultimately scored a split draw, representing the first blemish on Alvarez’s record.

Opponent: Pedro Lopez
Date: 20 January 2006
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 1
Fight Summary: Alvarez made short work of Pedro Lopez in Guadalajara, completely overwhelming him right from the opening bell. Alvarez unleashed a furious combination that knocked Lopez down and out in the very first round, continuing a spectacular start to his professional journey.

Opponent: Miguel Vazquez
Date: 20 January 2006
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 4
Fight Summary: In a remarkable piece of boxing trivia, a 15-year-old Alvarez faced future world champion Miguel Vazquez in just his third professional fight. The bout was a highly competitive, fast-paced four-rounder, with Alvarez’s heavier power punching doing just enough to edge out a close unanimous decision.

Opponent: Pablo Alvarado
Date: 10 December 2005
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: For his second professional outing, Alvarez squared off against Pablo Alvarado in Guadalajara. Alvarez showcased incredible maturity for a 15-year-old, calmly sizing up his opponent before unleashing a devastating knockout combination in the second round.

Opponent: Abraham Gonzalez
Date: 29 October 2005
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 4
Fight Summary: At just 15 years old, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez made his professional boxing debut in Guadalajara against Abraham Gonzalez. Looking remarkably composed, the red-haired teenager showcased his natural power and sharp boxing instincts, systematically breaking Gonzalez down until securing a fourth-round technical knockout victory to launch a legendary career.

Saul Alvarez Biography

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, born on July 18, 1990, is a Mexican professional boxer who currently holds multiple world championships in the middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight divisions.

Alvarez began boxing at a young age, learning the sport from his older brothers. He turned professional at the age of 15 and quickly made a name for himself in Mexico, winning his first 26 fights. In 2011, he made his U.S. debut and defeated Matthew Hatton to win the WBC light middleweight title.

Over the next few years, Alvarez continued to rise in prominence in the boxing world, winning numerous world titles and becoming one of the most popular fighters in Mexico. In 2013, he suffered his first professional loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. but rebounded with several high-profile victories, including a win over Miguel Cotto to capture the WBC middleweight title in 2015.

In recent years, Alvarez has continued to dominate the sport, defeating top fighters like Gennadiy Golovkin, Daniel Jacobs, and Sergey Kovalev. He has also become a successful businessman, launching his own promotional company and signing lucrative sponsorship deals with brands like Hennessy and Under Armour.

Outside of the ring, Alvarez is known for his philanthropy, supporting various charities in Mexico and the United States. He is also a family man, with two daughters and a son.

Alvarez is widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world and has a record of 59 wins (38 by knockout), 1 loss, and 2 draws as of the time of this writing.