How Many Fights Before the Canelo Fight?
The highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been the talk of the boxing world for years. Fans have been eagerly counting down the days until the much-anticipated showdown. But just how many fights has Canelo had before facing off against Mayweather? Let’s take a closer look at his record leading up to this historic matchup.
Canelo Alvarez’s Boxing Career Before the Mayweather Fight
Canelo Alvarez, born on July 18, 1990, in Guadalajara, Mexico, began his boxing career at a young age. He turned professional in 2005, and since then, he has been one of the most dominant fighters in the sport. Before facing Floyd Mayweather Jr., Canelo had an impressive record of 44 wins and 1 loss. Here’s a breakdown of his fights leading up to the Mayweather showdown:
1. Professional Debut: Canelo made his professional debut on February 27, 2005, against Jose Celaya, winning by a technical knockout in the second round.
2. Early Career: In his first few years as a professional, Canelo fought against various opponents, winning most of his fights by knockout. He had a notable victory against Josesito Lopez in 2008, winning by a technical knockout in the ninth round.
3. Rise to Prominence: Canelo’s career took off in 2010 when he won the WBC junior middleweight title. He defended this title successfully against Carlos Molina, winning by a technical knockout in the sixth round.
4. Middleweight Title Wins: Canelo moved up to the middleweight division in 2012 and won the WBC, WBA, and WBO middleweight titles. He defended these titles against fighters like Alfredo Angulo, Austin Trout, and Floyd Mayweather Sr.
5. Super Middleweight Title: In 2013, Canelo captured the WBC super middleweight title, defeating Erislandy Lara by a technical knockout in the eleventh round.
6. Light Middleweight Title: Canelo continued his rise by winning the WBC light middleweight title in 2015, defeating Rocky Fielding by a technical knockout in the fourth round.
7. Championship Defenses: Before facing Floyd Mayweather Jr., Canelo had successfully defended his titles against various opponents, including Amir Khan, Daniel Jacobs, and Gennady Golovkin.
Conclusion
In total, Canelo Alvarez had 44 fights before facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the much-anticipated fight. Throughout his career, Canelo has showcased his exceptional boxing skills, becoming one of the greatest fighters of his generation. As the countdown to the Canelo vs. Mayweather fight continues, boxing fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see if Canelo can live up to the hype and claim victory in this epic battle.
