This Saturday, September 13, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will put his legacy on the ring in Las Vegas, where he will face American Terence Crawford for the undisputed super middleweight world title. All bets suggest that the Mexican will come out on top in this historic fight, but did you know he has already lost a few times? Here’s a look at his defeats.
Who has Canelo Álvarez lost to?
Over nearly twenty years of his professional career, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez has built one of the most remarkable résumés in modern boxing; however, even the greatest legends have known defeat. In the case of the Guadalajara native, only two fights have blemished his impressive record, both against undefeated opponents at the peak of their careers.
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The first came on September 14, 2013, when, at just 23 years old, he stepped into the ring at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to face Floyd Mayweather Jr., considered the best defensive boxer in history. After 12 rounds, the judges awarded Mayweather the victory by majority decision, stripping Canelo of his WBC and The Ring super welterweight titles.
The second happened on May 7, 2022, at light heavyweight, against Dmitry Bivol. The Russian’s technical and physical superiority earned him a clear unanimous decision win.
What is Canelo Álvarez’s record?
To date, the Mexican boxer has accumulated more than 60 wins, over half of them by knockout. Here’s his record:
- Wins: 63
- Wins by KO: 39
- Losses: 2
- Draws: 2
Who has Canelo Álvarez defeated?
Canelo has faced several renowned boxers, many with outstanding records. Here’s the list of opponents he has defeated:
- March 3, 2025: William Scull
- September 14, 2024: Edgar Berlanga
- May 4, 2024: Jaime Munguía
- September 30, 2023: Jermell Charlo
- May 6, 2023: John Ryder
- September 17, 2022: Gennady Golovkin
- November 6, 2021: Caleb Plant
- May 8, 2021: Billy Joe Saunders
- February 27, 2021: Avni Yildirim
- December 19, 2020: Callum Smith
- November 2, 2019: Sergey Kovalev
- May 4, 2019: Daniel Jacobs
- December 15, 2018: Rocky Fielding
- September 15, 2018: Gennadiy Golovkin
- May 6, 2017: Julio César Chávez Jr.
- September 17, 2016: Liam Smith
- May 7, 2016: Amir Khan
- November 21, 2015: Miguel Cotto
- May 9, 2015: James Kirkland
- July 12, 2014: Erislandy Lara
- March 8, 2014: Alfredo Angulo
- April 20, 2013: Austin Trout
- September 15, 2012: Josesito López
- May 5, 2012: Shane Mosley
- November 26, 2011: Kermit Cintron
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- September 17, 2011: Alfonso Gómez
- June 18, 2011: Ryan Rhodes
- March 5, 2011: Matthew Hatton
- December 4, 2010: Lovemore Ndou
- September 18, 2010: Carlos Manuel Baldomir
- July 10, 2010: Luciano Leonel Cuello
- May 1, 2010: José Miguel Cotto
- March 6, 2010: Brian Camechis
- December 5, 2009: Lanardo Tyner
- September 15, 2009: Carlos Leonardo Herrera
- August 8, 2009: Marat Khuzeev
- June 6, 2009: Jeferson Luis Goncalo
- April 11, 2009: Michel Rosales Hernández
- February 21, 2009: Euri González
- January 17, 2009: Luis Antonio Fitch
- December 5, 2008: Raúl Pinzón
- October 24, 2008: Larry Mosley
- August 2, 2008: Carlos Adán Jerez
- June 28, 2008: Miguel Vázquez
- June 6, 2008: Francisco Villanueva
- April 18, 2008: Gabriel Martínez
- March 14, 2008: Francisco Villanueva
- February 22, 2008: Axel Rodrigo Solís
- December 15, 2007: Sean Holley
- August 31, 2007: Ricardo Cano
- August 18, 2007: Christian Solano
- June 1, 2007: Jesús Abel Hernández
- May 19, 2007: Víctor Emilio Márquez
- March 30, 2007: Iván Illescas
- March 2, 2007: Javier Martínez
- December 8, 2006: Daniel Martínez
- September 29, 2006: Francisco Villanueva
- September 15, 2006: Cristian Hernández
- July 21, 2006: Juan Hernández
- February 10, 2006: Pedro López
- January 20, 2006: Miguel Vázquez
- November 26, 2005: Pablo Alvarado
- October 29, 2005: Abraham González
When is the Canelo vs Crawford fight?
The fight between the Mexican and the American will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Where will the Canelo vs Crawford fight be broadcast?
The fight will be streamed live on Netflix.
What time is the Canelo vs Crawford fight?
The sporting event will begin at 9:00 PM.
