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Why is Canelo Alvarez called 'Canelo'? Explaining origin of boxer's nickname

Saul Alvarez turned pro in 2005 and immediately made an impact in boxing. The 35-year-old is a multi-division champion and the two-time undisputed super middleweight king.

Born in Mexico, Alvarez has been omnipresent on the sport's feted pound-for-pound lists for the past decade.

He returns to burnish that legacy with a superfight showdown against former undisputed super lightweight and welterweight champion Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025.

Throughout his boxing career, Alvarez has been recognized worldwide as simply “Canelo.” Like Madonna, Usher, Cher, Zendaya, Beyonce, and Drake, only one name is required for this boxing superstar.

The Sporting News looks at the reasoning beh

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