Canelo Alvarez, the renowned Mexican boxing sensation, finds himself at a career crossroads. As he continues to prepare for another high-profile bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a call for his retirement has surfaced from former WBC super welterweight champion Sergio Mora.
Based in Guadalajara, the 36-year-old Canelo holds an impressive record of 63 wins with only 3 losses and 2 draws. Yet, the recent defeat to Terence Crawford and ongoing health concerns like surgery on his left elbow have raised doubts about his future inside the ring. Sergio Mora delivered a blunt assessment of Canelo's current capabilities during an analysis for DAZN Boxing.
"At this point, Canelo is an old man at 35 years old. Sixty-eight professional fights, he's been boxing since he was 15 years old. He can't fight anymore, so we're not going to see the great pound-for-pound fighter that Canelo was. The waist movement, the power building, nothing," stated Mora.
Canelo's rich experience spanning two decades hasn’t exempted him from bouts against formidable opponents. In his recent adventures abroad, he faced William Scull back in May 2025 in Saudi Arabia and is set to return there soon for yet another fight. However, skepticism looms over who will stand across him next time as no official opponent has been announced yet.
In continuation of Sergio Mora's remarks, concerns over Canelo’s declines as a fighter took center stage.
"We're not even seeing Canelo knockouts because that's what happens when you start going backwards as a fighter. When your legs don't hold you up anymore, you start thinking about the later rounds. You start thinking about crossing the finish line. You start thinking about your health," emphasized Mora.
With a four-fight contract under Riyadh Season and Sheikh Turki Alalshikh—and reaching its third engagement—questions hover over whether age or wear from countless wars will dictate Alvarez's future results in what fans are eager to know next before September rolls around on their calendars.
