Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Stephen Curry have formed a surprising friendship that's grown into a business partnership. The boxing champion and the NBA star have bonded over golf and boxing, leading to a unique collaboration.
Canelo and Curry have hit the golf course together several times. Their friendship took a new turn in 2020 when they had their first sparring session. They met again in the ring in 2021, with Curry showing improved skills.
The friendship reached new heights in September 2022 when Curry watched Canelo defend his four world championships against Gennady Golovkin. Canelo's impressed by Curry's golf game, saying:
"I really play with Steph Curry, Mardy Fish and everybody else. They are my friends. They are also good golfers. We're very good friends. In fact, we do business together."
That business involves a documentary about Canelo's career and his rivalry with Triple G. It's being produced by Unanimous Media, the company Curry founded with Erick Payton in 2018. Curry and Payton expressed their admiration for the boxer:
"We are honored to have the opportunity to tell the story of Canelo Alvarez, someone we deeply admire and respect."
Unanimous Media has a track record of creating compelling content. They've produced films like "Stephen Curry: Under Rated," "Emanuel," and "The Queen of Basketball." The company aims to amplify diverse voices across various media platforms.
While Curry's busy with the Golden State Warriors, aiming for his fifth NBA championship, Canelo's gearing up for his next fight. He's in Riyadh, preparing to face a Cuban boxer on Saturday, May 3. Canelo will defend his WBC, WBA, and WBO titles, aiming to unify all super middleweight world championships for the second time.
This partnership between two sports icons from different worlds shows how shared interests can lead to unexpected collaborations. Their friendship, built on mutual respect and shared experiences, has evolved into a promising business venture that fans of both sports will surely be eager to see.
