A Look At The Career Of Canelo Álvarez: The Best Pound-For-Pound Boxer In The World
If you have a little bit of an understanding of boxing, you have definitely heard the name Canelo Alvarez. He is one of the leading names in boxing sports because of the record-breaking achievements that are under his belt. Kicking off in the Welterweight Division of boxing as a youngster, Canelo has excelled in the Middleweight and Super Middleweight divisions. Throughout his career, Canelo has maintained an illustrious image in the boxing industry and has achieved the title of a “True Pound-for-Pound Champion” of boxing.
So far, the boxing champion has competed in as many as four different divisions of boxing. Beginning from the Welterweight Divison, Canelo many national and domestic prizes in the early years of his career. Eventually, the all-time boxing champion moved up to Middleweight Division. A division where he reigned as the best pound-for-pound boxing champion in the world.
However, one of the most furious competitions that Canelo fought was against Floyd Meyweather Jr., one of his long-time arch-rivals. Eventually, Canelo won the competition and made his name in boxing sports. This was the time when Canelo was at the early stage of his career. But starting from the very beginning, Canelo was awesome to watch in the ring. He was committed – as he is today – and the sense of chivalry was spectacular.
By the end of the game, Canelo dominated Mayweather Jr. and made his name in the furious sports. Today, Canelo fights with the same spirit where he had started off – from Welterweight Division.
Accolades Canelo Alvarez Has Won So Far
As mentioned earlier, Canelo Alvarez is one of the leading pound-for-pound champions in the world. There are numerous accolades that the boxer has won throughout his 18 years of career.
In the early days of his career, Canelo moved up almost 170lbs, the heaviest one in history. This made him win the CMB Middleweight Title. Throughout his Middleweight Run, Canelo has fought against boxing champions like Austin Trout, Kermit Cintron, Floyd Mayweather, and others. And each of the competitions added up to his illustrious career and reputation.
Likewise, Canelo continued to shine in his Super Middleweight runs as well. Starting from early 2020, Alvarez fought against Callum Smith and Billy Joe in 2021. Outperforming both of his competitors, Canelo secured the WBO Super Middleweight Title. In the same division, Canelo defeated another boxing hall of fame, Caleb Plant.
This consecutive success allowed him to win the IBF Title of the Super Middleweight Division. Thus, the career of Canelo is filled with worthwhile success. Today, the Guadalajara-born boxer continues to shine as a leading pound-for-pound boxing champion of all time. However, it goes without saying that Canelo is all set to sustain his career. Of course, as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the years to come.
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