Canelo Álvarez - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 18, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 |
| Birthplace | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Canelo Álvarez's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Winning multiple world championships in four weight classes and being among the most prominent boxers of his generation. |
Intro
Canelo Álvarez is a Mexican professional boxer acclaimed as one of the most successful and skilled fighters of his era. He has won multiple world championships across four different weight divisions, known for his technical prowess, ring intelligence, and powerful punches.
Early Life & Background
Born Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán on July 18, 1990, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Canelo was the youngest of eight children. His family has a strong boxing tradition, with several of his brothers also competing professionally. He began boxing at the age of 13 after being inspired by his older brother Rigoberto.
Career Highlights
- Unified world champion in four weight divisions: light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight.
- First boxer in history to become undisputed super middleweight champion, holding the WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBF and The Ring titles simultaneously (2021).
- Notable victories over top fighters including Gennady Golovkin, Miguel Cotto, Sergey Kovalev, and Amir Khan.
- Recognized as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers by major media outlets.
Trivia
- His nickname "Canelo" means "cinnamon" in Spanish, referring to his red hair.
- Canelo Álvarez is also an entrepreneur, owning a chain of gas stations in Mexico and a tequila company.
FAQs
People also ask
Canelo Álvarez is 35 years old.
Canelo Álvarez was born the 18 July 1990.
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
On His Birth-Day
About July 18th, 1990, in brief:
- Historical events: Yun Bo-seon, who served as the second President of South Korea from 1960 to 1962, passed away on July 18, 1990, at the age of 92. He died in Seoul, South Korea, due to complications from diabetes and high blood pressure. Yun was a prominent political figure and independence activist, known for his opposition to authoritarian regimes and his efforts to promote democracy in South Korea.
- Day of the week: July 18th, 1990 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: She Ain't Worth It by Glenn Medeiros
- #1 UK song: Sacrifice / Healing Hands by Elton John
- Popular movie: Presumed Innocent directed by Alan J. Pakula
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