Canelo Alvarez is a Mexican professional boxer who went undefeated in his first 42 professional bouts and held WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine Light Middleweight titles.
Canelo Alvarez Biography
| Real Name | Santos Saul Alvarez Barragan |
| Nickname | Canelo Alvarez |
| Profession | Professional boxer |
| Date of Birth | 18 July 1990 |
| Age | 35 years old (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Hometown | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | Spanish (from father’s side ) Irish (from mother’s side) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Horseback riding, playing golf, playing poker |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | He attended a school in Jalisco, Mexico |
| College | Did not attend |
| Education Qualification | Dropped out of school in eighth grade |
Canelo Alvarez Age
Canelo Alvarez was born on 18 July 1990 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He is 35 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Canelo Alvarez Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Marisol Gonzalez (2003) Kate Del Castillo Cynthia Rodriguez Shannon De Lima Nelda Sepulveda Fernanda Gomez |
| Spouse/Wife | Fernanda Gomez (m. 15 May 2021) |
| Children | Son – Saul Adiel Sepulveda Daughter – Emily Cinnamon, Mia Ener, and Maria Fernanda Alvarez |
Canelo Alvarez Family
| Father’s Name | Santos Alvarez (used to sell ice pops) |
| Mother’s Name | Ana Maria Barragan |
| Brother’s Name | Rigoberto “EI Espanol” Alvarez Victor “El Matador” Alvarez Daniel “El Conde” Alvarez Gonzalo “El Leon” Alvarez Ricardo “Dinamita” Alvarez Ramon “El Inocente” Alvarez Note – His all brothers are boxer |
| Sister’s Name | Ana Elda Alvarez (businesswoman) |
Career
| Debut | Professional – 29 October 2005 |
| Weight Categories | Welterweight Light middleweight Middleweight Super Middleweight Light heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Manager/Agent | Eddy Reynoso |
| Boxing record (As of mid-2025) | Total Fights – 68 Wins – 63 Wins by KO – 39 Losses – 3 Draws – 2 |
Canelo Alvarez Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 173 cm In meters – 1.73 m In feet & inches – 5’8” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 75 kg In pounds – 165 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Ginger |
| Body Measurements | Chest – 46 inches Waist – 30 inches Biceps – 15 inches |
Canelo Alvarez Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $275 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $30-40 million |
| Salary (approx) | Not confirmed |
| Income Source | Salary, contract, investment, endorsements, business, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Canelo Alvarez
- Canelo Alvarez was born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, to Santos Alvarez and Ana Maria Barragan.
- His parents separated when Canelo was 14 years old.
- At the age of 5, his family moved to their current home in Juanacatlan, Jalisco.
- Growing up on his family’s farm, he learned horseback riding, which he continues today.
- He has six elder brothers, and all of them are boxers, and his sister is a businesswoman.
- He attended a school in Juanacatlan, Jalisco, but dropped out in eighth grade.
- After his brother Rigoberto’s professional debut, he started boxing when he was around 13 years old.
- He won the silver medal at the junior Mexican National Championship, held in Sinaloa, in 2004.
- At the age of 15, he became the 2005 Junior Mexican National Boxing Champion in Tuxtla Gutierrez.
- He won an impressive 30 of his first 42 fights by way of knockout.
- He gained representation from Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions.
- In 2023, he made a cameo in Creed III, an American sports drama film.
- He is a passionate golf player, and in 2020, he announced that he would play golf every day in retirement.
- He is an avid collector of luxury watches and often shows off his impressive collection on social media.
- Canelo is known for his love of animals and has several pet dogs that he adores.
- He is also a talented singer and has been known to show off his vocal skills at private gatherings and events.
FAQ:
How old is Canelo Alvarez?
35 years old (as of 2025)
Who is Canelo Alvarez married to?
Since May 2021, Canelo Alvarez is married to Fernanda Gomez.
How rich is Canelo Alvarez?
As of 2025, Canelo Alvarez’s estimate net worth is $275 million.