Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed super-middleweight champion, has shared his list of the top five pound-for-pound fighters in boxing. The Mexican star revealed his picks in a recent feature with DAZN Boxing.
Alvarez, who hails from Guadalajara, has been a force in professional boxing since 2005. At 34 years old, he's racked up world titles in four weight classes and made history as the first boxer in the four-belt era to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
Last Saturday in Riyadh, Alvarez defended his undisputed super-middleweight title against William Scull. This victory marked another milestone in his career, making him the first fighter in boxing history to achieve undisputed status twice.
When asked about the best fighters in the world right now, Alvarez didn't hesitate to name names.
"A lot of good fighters, there is [Terence] Crawford, [Oleksandr] Usyk, [Naoya] Inoue, [Gervonta] Davis, [Bivol] is there too."
This list from Alvarez carries weight, given his extensive experience in the ring. With nearly 70 professional fights under his belt, he's faced and defeated notable opponents like Gennady Golovkin, Sergey Kovalev, and Miguel Cotto. He's also tasted defeat, losing to Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol.
Interestingly, Alvarez included Dmitry Bivol in his top five, despite losing to him in their previous encounter. This speaks to the respect Alvarez has for Bivol's skills in the ring.
The full interview can be found on DAZN Boxing's platform, where Alvarez elaborates on his choices and shares more insights about the current boxing landscape.
Looking ahead, Alvarez is set for a mega-fight against Terence Crawford later this year. Crawford, who tops Alvarez's pound-for-pound list, will present a significant challenge. The bout promises to be one of the most anticipated matchups in recent boxing history.
