Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican boxing superstar, has shared his thoughts on the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. The 34-year-old from Guadalajara, Mexico, gave his picks in a feature with The Ring Magazine.
Alvarez started his pro career in 2005 at just 15 years old. Now, with nearly 70 fights under his belt, he's won world titles across four weight classes, from light-middleweight all the way up to light-heavyweight. He's currently the undisputed super-middleweight champion, a title he's held twice.
Canelo's career includes big wins over fighters like Miguel Cotto, Sergey Kovalev, and Gennady Golovkin. But he's not done yet. He's got a big fight coming up on Saturday, September 13, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. He'll face Terence 'Bud' Crawford in what many are calling the biggest fight in boxing right now.
When asked about the best fighters in the world besides himself, Canelo said:
"Besides me, okay? I think [Oleksandr] Usyk [number one], [Naoya] Inoue, and [Terence] Crawford."
It's worth noting that Usyk, Inoue, and Crawford are all two-weight undisputed champions in the four-belt era. That's a big deal in boxing. Usyk did it at cruiserweight and heavyweight. Inoue pulled it off at bantamweight and super-bantamweight. Crawford managed it at lightweight and welterweight, and he's trying to do it in a third weight class.
The upcoming fight between Canelo and Crawford will put two of boxing's biggest names in the ring together. A win for Canelo could cement his spot as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Both fighters have achieved a lot in their careers. They've won titles in multiple weight classes and beaten some of the best in the sport. Now, they'll face each other in what promises to be an exciting match-up for boxing fans around the world.
