Ana Maria, born in Michoacan, Mexico, to a middle-class family, married Santos Alvarez and had eight children. In the early 1990s, the family moved from their hometown to Juanacatlan, Jalisco, looking for better opportunities.
Life wasn't easy for the Alvarez family. They started a small business selling ice pops and aguas frescas. All the children, including Canelo, got involved. Canelo sold products on buses, sometimes earning up to 700 pesos a week. The family faced constant financial challenges due to Mr. Alvarez's agricultural work.
Despite the hardships, Ana Maria kept the family united and supportive. She guided her children by example, always present in good times and bad. When Ana Maria and Santos divorced when Canelo was 15, it didn't affect her close relationship with her son.
Ana Maria's role in Canelo's life goes beyond just being his mother. She's been a constant presence from his early years, providing unconditional support and guidance. Their close bond has helped shape Canelo into the champion he is today.
Canelo's success in the ring owes much to his family's backing, especially his mother's unwavering support. Ana Maria Barragan's influence on her son's life and career shows how a strong family foundation can contribute to an athlete's rise to the top.