How many losses does Canelo Alvarez have?

Last Modified Apr 30, 2025 09:58 GMT
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Canelo Alvarez. [Image courtesy: Getty].

Canelo Alvarez is a Mexican professional boxing superstar who reigns as the WBA, WBC, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titleholder. He is the only person in the history of boxing to become the undisputed champion in the super middleweight class. Alvarez is considered one of the pound-for-pound best active boxers in the professional boxing scene.

The 34-year-old is set to return to the squared circle on May 3, 2025, in yet another high-stakes professional boxing showdown. He will share the ring with William Scull at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in his upcoming fight.

Canelo Alvarez's losses

Canelo Alvarez has suffered only two losses in his professional boxing career as of April 30, 2025.

With around 66 professional bouts on his resume, Canelo Alvarez has a record of 62 wins, two losses, and two draws as of April 30, 2025. He has had 39 wins by knockout and 23 via decision. On the other hand, his two losses came via decision.

Who defeated Canelo Alvarez?

Canelo Alvarez has only lost to Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol in his career as of April 30, 2025.

Right before facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013, Alvarez was undefeated in his resume with only 1 draw, which dated back to 2006, during the start of his career.

His second loss came against Dmitry Bivol in 2022, when Alvarez was on an eight-win streak right before facing Bivol. Between Mayweather Jr. and Bivol, Alvarez had another draw against Gennady Golovkin in 2017. Alvarez was on a record of 57 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws while facing Bivol.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Canelo Alvarez faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 14, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, in Las Vegas, United States. Alvarez lost the fight via a majority decision in a 12-round bout. He also lost his WBC and The Ring light middleweight titles to Mayweather Jr.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol

Canelo Alvarez faced Dmitry Bivol on May 7, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States, for the WBA (Super) light heavyweight titles. Alvarez lost the bout to Bivol via a unanimous decision in a 12-round bout.

Also Read: Who is Canelo Alvarez fighting next?

*Last updated on April 30, 2025

How many losses do Canelo Alvarez have?

A. Canelo Alvarez has had only two losses in his professional boxing career as of April 30, 2025.

A. Canelo Alvarez has only lost to Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol in his career as of April 30, 2025.

A. Canelo Alvarez lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via a majority decision in a 12-round bout. He also lost his WBC and The Ring light middleweight titles to Mayweather Jr.

A. Alvarez lost the bout to Bivol via a unanimous decision in a 12-round bout.

A. Canelo Alvarez has a record of 39 knockout wins in his career as of April 30, 2025.

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