Canelo Alvarez: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is a very popular and successful boxer, who is often referred to as the “face of boxing”. He has achieved global recognition and his earnings from the sport reflect his popularity. Canelo has a remarkable record of 59 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with a knockout ratio of 61.9% having stopped 39 of his opponents. In total, he has boxed for 472 rounds, which means that his fights typically last for an average of 7.5 rounds.
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Canelo Alvarez Earnings
- Canelo Alvarez vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
In 2013, Canelo Alvarez faced off against the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a highly anticipated fight dubbed “The One.” The fight generated a record-breaking $150 million in revenue, with Canelo earning a reported $5 million for his efforts. Despite Canelo’s best efforts, Mayweather emerged victorious, winning the fight by unanimous decision.
- Canelo Alvarez vs. Miguel Cotto
On November 21, 2015, a professional boxing event took place between Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez, which Alvarez won. Canelo Alvarez secured a dependable sum of $5 million for his bout with Miguel Cotto, and his earnings subsequently soared to a reported $10.5 million for the fight, based on its pay-per-view sales.
- Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin I
The first fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin took place in 2017 and was also one of the most highly anticipated fights in recent boxing history. The fight generated a reported $27 million in ticket sales alone, with Canelo earning a reported $15 million for his efforts. The fight ended in a controversial split draw, with many fans and analysts believing Canelo should have been awarded the victory.
- Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin II
Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin faced off for the second time in 2018, in what was another highly anticipated showdown between two of the best middleweights in the world. The fight generated a reported $94 million in revenue, with Canelo earning $25million for his efforts. Canelo emerged victorious in the fight, winning by majority decision.
5. Canelo Alvarez vs Gennadiy Golovkin III
In their third matchup, Canelo Alvarez earned purses of $45 million and Gennadiy Golovkin $20 million, respectively. In their previous fight, the judges’ decision was a draw, with Golovkin making his 19th consecutive defense, one shy of Bernard Hopkins’ record. The scores were 114-114, 115-113 for Golovkin, and 118-110 for Canelo.
In conclusion, Canelo Alvarez has been involved in some of the most high-profile and lucrative fights in boxing history. With a reported net worth of over $180 million, Canelo is not only one of the best boxers in the world but also one of the highest-paid athletes in any sport. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
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