Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez stands as a prominent figure in global boxing today. He's celebrated as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters and is preparing for a title fight that could solidify his status as the undisputed champion at 168 pounds when he faces William Scull in Saudi Arabia.
Canelo Álvarez is a four-division boxing world champion with 23 wins, three losses, and one draw in world title fights. He is currently the reigning unified champion and holds all major titles in the Super Middleweight division.
Since his loss to Dmitry Bivol, Canelo has maintained a five-fight winning streak. However, it's been a while since his last knockout, which occurred just before his defeat against the Russian fighter in the light heavyweight division.
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Canelo Álvarez’s Last ‘Victim’
To pinpoint Canelo’s most recent knockout, we must revisit November 6, 2021. This year was significant as it marked the resurgence of sporting events following the global disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Canelo had already participated in two fights earlier that year, demonstrating his commitment to staying active.
He defeated Avni Yildirim in February and Billy Joe Saunders in May, both victories resulting from their opponents' inability to continue. Consequently, Canelo entered his third fight of the year with high motivation. His opponent was Caleb Plant, a British fighter who joined the ranks of UK boxers who have fallen short against the Mexican champion.
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In a 12-round bout held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Canelo Álvarez secured a TKO victory in the 11th round against Caleb Plant. He successfully defended his WBA, WBO, and WBC super middleweight titles.
He also captured the IBF’s 168-pound title, the last piece missing for complete unification. Now, Canelo Álvarez has the opportunity to reclaim the very same IBF title that was stripped from him for not fulfilling his mandatory fight against William Scull - the opponent he’s set to face on May 3 in Saudi Arabia.
That year marked the full return of sporting events after the world came to a halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Canelo had already won two earlier fights that same year as part of his effort to stay active. In February, he defeated Avni Yildirim, and in May, he beat Billy Joe Saunders.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2021 | Caleb Plant | Win | TKO | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| May 7, 2022 | Dmitry Bivol | Loss | UD | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Gennady Golovkin | Win | UD | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| May 6, 2023 | John Ryder | Win | UD | Zapopan, Mexico |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Jermell Charlo | Win | UD | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
Canelo is known as an excellent counterpuncher, Álvarez is able to exploit openings in his opponents' guards while avoiding punches with head and body movement. He is also known as a formidable body puncher.
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