Canelo Alvarez loss: How many times has the Mexican boxer lost?
Canelo Alvarez is known to be one of the best boxers ever. Check out the number of times 'Saul' had been defeated in the ring.
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Canelo Alvarez has lost twice in his professional career (Image Sources - MARCA)
Canelo Alvarez is one of the most skilled boxers in the history of the sport. Hailing from Mexico, the fighter has had impressive career highlights. From brutal knockouts to the display of technical elements, Alvarez has shown it all. That’s not all; he is also considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers. The fighter has amassed a record of 58 wins, with 39 of those coming by way of knockout.
Throughout his career, the Mexican boxer has fought and emerged victorious against several tough contenders. Fighters like Gennady Golovkin and Billy Joe Saunders have tasted defeat after stepping into the ring with Alvarez. ‘Saul’ has also won world titles in four different weight classes. From light middleweight to light heavyweight, the boxer has collected wins in all of them. Currently, the fighter is the undisputed super middleweight champion.
Canelo Alvarez is known for his counterpunching skills and the accuracy of his shots. His footwork, combined with his power, is a force to be reckoned with for his opponents. The Mexican boxer is one of the most popular fighters in modern-day boxing. The fighter has only suffered two losses in his professional career.
Canelo Alvarez’s first defeat to Floyd Mayweather
23-year-old Canelo Alvarez took on Floyd Mayweather in 2013. This was a highly anticipated boxing match that attracted a lot of attention to boxing. Fans of the Mexican fighter traveled from all around the world to see him break Mayweather’s win streak. Until this fight, Canelo Alvarez was an undefeated fighter. Fight fans were under the impression that ‘Saul’ could potentially beat ‘Money Mayweather.
However, this did not go as planned for the Mexican boxer. In the fight, Floyd Mayweather used his speed and defense to outclass Alvarez. ‘Saul’s lack of experience as a young fighter played a huge part in his loss. Although the Mexican found success at some points in the fight, Mayweather was able to outbox him.
This loss was a major wake-up call for Canelo Alvarez. The fighter mentioned that his first loss made him tear up in the waiting room. Since this loss, ‘Saul’ has gone on to have a successful career, beating contenders like Gennady Golovkin and Billy Joe Saunders. The Floyd Mayweather loss was considered his one-and-only until his next loss in 2022.
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Canelo Alvarez’s shocking upset defeat against Dmitry Bivol
Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol was seen as a step-up fight for the Mexican boxer. Fans were under the impression that ‘Saul’ would dominate Bivol. However. Alvarez was caught off-guard. Dmitry used his defense and counter-punching skills to outperform the experienced Alvarez. Throughout the fight, fans went back and forth on who could potentially emerge victorious.
The fight ended up being a unanimous decision victory for Dmitry Bivol. This was Canelo Alvarez’s second-ever defeat in professional boxing over Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather. Although Bivol got victory, his win was a bit controversial decision among fans.
Despite these losses, Canelo Alvarez is one of the top-level fighters in the sport. ‘Saul’ has managed to emerge victorious through various tough contenders. Not to forget, the fighter has 58 wins under his belt.
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