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Who Are Canelo Alvarez’s Parents? A Look at the Legendary Boxer’s Father and Mother

Meet the parents behind boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez's rise to fame.

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Canelo “Saul” Alvarez is a professional boxer from Mexico who currently holds the WBA, WBC, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles. Known for his strong body punches and solid defense, he has built an impressive professional record of 62 wins, two losses, and two draws. He began his pro career at just 15 years old, turning professional due to a lack of amateur opponents in his weight class.

Saul gained wider attention in 2011 after winning the WBC light middleweight title and went on to face several major names, including Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto, and Amir Khan. His first career loss came in 2013 against Mayweather Jr. via majority decision. Nearly a decade later, in May 2022, he suffered his second defeat, this time by unanimous decision to Dmitry Bivol.

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Born in Juanacatlan, Jalisco, Alvarez grew up in a large family and spent his early years working in the family business. Inspired by his older brother, he began boxing at a young age. He trained under Eddy Reynoso since his teens and ended his amateur career with a record of 44 wins and two losses.

Who are Canelo Alvarez’s Parents?

Canelo Alvarez’s parents are Santos Alvarez and Ana Maria Barragan. The couple has seven sons and one daughter. Canelo is the youngest with siblings Ricardo, Gonzalo, Rigoberto, Daniel, Victor, Ramon, and Ana Elda.

All siblings, with the exception of his sister, had a brief boxing career. Rigoberto is a former WBA interim world champion, Ramon is a former WBA super-welterweight champion, and Ricardo retired with a professional record of 24-3-3. The other three brothers had limited success.

Who is Canelo Alvarez’s Father?

Canelo Alvarez’s father is Santos Alvarez. In the 1990s, Santos, who was born in Los Reyes, Michoacan, relocated his family to Juanacatlan, Jalisco for greater opportunities. At the San Juan de Dios Market, he and his wife, Ana Maria, operated a modest business where they sold flavored ice pops and fresh water.