Canelo Álvarez
Canelo Álvarez is a Mexican professional boxer. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, he started boxing at a young age and quickly rose to fame due to his natural talent and hard work.
Álvarez has been in several roles in his career, including a professional boxer, promoter, and philanthropist. He has fought against some of the biggest names in the boxing industry, including Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto, and Gennady Golovkin. His incredible boxing skills have earned him numerous titles and accolades, including being a four-division world champion.
One of the milestones in Álvarez’s career was when he defeated Austin Trout in 2013, which made him the unified WBC and WBA Light Middleweight Champion. This victory propelled him to new heights and helped him become one of the most prominent boxers in the world.
Álvarez has collaborated with several celebrities throughout his career, including rapper Lil Wayne, who performed at his victory party after he defeated Gennady Golovkin in 2018. He has also worked with fellow boxers like Oscar De La Hoya, who is the founder of Golden Boy Promotions, which promotes many of Álvarez’s fights. Álvarez has also appeared on talk shows like The Jimmy Kimmel Show, where he discussed his career and upcoming fights.
Aside from his boxing career, Álvarez is also an advocate for animal rights and has worked with several animal non-profit organizations. He has worked with the Mexican organization “Amigos de los Animales” to promote pet adoption and help animals in need. In 2020, he also teamed up with the World Boxing Council and animal welfare organization “Let’s Be Kind” to raise awareness about animal cruelty.
In addition to his advocacy for animals, Álvarez is also known for his philanthropic work. He has donated money to several organizations, including the WBC Jose Sulaiman Boxers Fund, which provides financial support to retired boxers in need. He has also donated to charities that support cancer research and victims of natural disasters.