Who is Canelo Álvarez?
Full Name: Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán
Nickname: Canelo (Spanish for “cinnamon,” referring to his red hair)
Born: July 18, 1990 (age 35 in 2025)
From: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Weight Classes: Has fought across light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight divisions
Titles: Multiple-time world champion and two-time undisputed super middleweight champion.
Canelo Álvarez Net Worth in 2025
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Canelo Álvarez’s estimated net worth stands at $300 million. This figure firmly places him among the richest boxers of all time, alongside legends like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
While Canelo does earn from endorsements and business ventures, the bulk of his fortune comes from massive fight purses, pay-per-view revenue, and sponsorship deals.
Achievements
- Considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters of his generation.
- First Mexican boxer to become the undisputed super middleweight champion (holding WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF titles at the same time).