Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez made his pro debut in the ring at just 15 years old. He’s now a four-division world champion and one of the most dominant fighters in boxing history — and he’s got the record to prove it. On Sept. 13, he’ll put his legacy on the line in a once-in-a-generation live fight against Terence Crawford for the undisputed super middleweight championship of the world, streaming only on Netflix (and it’s included in all plans).
Canelo Álvarez has lost only twice — to Floyd Mayweather Jr. (2013) and Dmitry Bivol (2022). Both were undefeated champions at the time. Ahead of his fight against Crawford, here’s a breakdown of Canelo’s career numbers, including total wins, knockout count, and notable losses.
Canelo has claimed world titles across four divisions, defeating legends and contemporaries alike, including:
In nearly two decades as a professional, Canelo Álvarez has only lost twice — both times against undefeated champions at the peak of their careers:
Sept. 14, 2013 (Majority Decision)
At 23, Canelo faced the defensive master Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a 152-pound bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas — before this fight, was undefeated in his resume with only 1 draw, which happened at the start of his career in 2006. Alvarez lost the fight to Mayweather Jr. via a majority decision in a 12-round bout, and gave up his WBC and The Ring light middleweight titles to Mayweather Jr., too.
May 7, 2022 (Unanimous Decision)
Moving up to light heavyweight, Canelo challenged WBA champion Dmitry Bivol at T-Mobile Arena. Bivol’s size, jab, and footwork kept Canelo at bay, resulting in a decisive unanimous decision for Bivol.
The proud native of Guadalajara, Mexico now turns his attention to the undefeated challenger, Terence Crawford, to cement his legacy even further. Stream Canelo vs. Crawford live on Netflix on Sept. 13 to find out who will take the crown.
Canelo vs. Crawford streams live on Netflix on Sept. 13, and it’s included in all Netflix plans — no extra cost or PPV required. Explore Tudum’s Canelo vs. Crawford fight hub for more information — and don’t forget to set a reminder for fight night.
