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Netflix and Canelo Alvarez are partnering for a new feature-length documentary, as confirmed by the streaming giant. Produced by Unanimous Media—the production company co-founded by Stephen Curry—the film will provide a deep dive into the trilogy between Canelo and Gennady Golovkin.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 21

Canelo Alvarez Named World’s Second-Highest Paid Athlete After Earning $137 Million in 2025

Canelo Alvarez may have closed 2025 with a loss on his record, but financially, boxing’s biggest superstar continues to reign supreme. According to sports business publication Sportico, Alvarez finished as the second-highest paid athlete in the world in 2025, earning an estimated $137 million, trailing only global soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 20

Three Boxers Join Canelo Alvarez On 2025 Highest-Paid Athletes List

Canelo Alvarez didn't have an ideal second outing in 2025, as he was defeated by Terence 'Bud' Crawford in September via unanimous decision. The loss to Crawford would leave the Mexican with a 1-1 record in the calendar year, having emerged the winner in a lackluster fight with William Scull in May.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / January 19

Canelo Alvarez Earns $137M to Claim No. 2 Spot on Athlete Pay List

Canelo Alvarez earned $137 million in 2025, finishing second on the highest-paid athletes list Only Cristiano Ronaldo earned more with $260 million from

Boxing News / HITC / January 19

Canelo Alvarez ranks second among sport’s biggest earners behind $260m icon

Canelo Alvarez came in as the second highest-paid athlete of 2025. The boxing star did not have his best year inside the ring, but it was a lucrative one for his wallet.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 19

Canelo Alvarez places second on Highest-Paid Athletes list dominated by $260M superstar

Canelo Alvarez was the second-highest-paid athlete on the planet in 2025. The boxing superstar endured a difficult year in the ring, but it was good for his bank balance.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Canelo Alvarez 2026 Fight Date Announced: Here are his Top 5 Next Opponents

Terence Crawford's retirement from boxing has left the major championship belts in the Super Middleweight division vacant. His last opponent, the legendary

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 16

Vergil Ortiz sues Oscar De La Hoya to break contract – Golden Boy issues response

Unbeaten junior middleweight contender Vergil Ortiz has decided he wants to divorce from promoter Oscar De La Hoya the same way that future hall of famer Canelo Alvarez did five years ago.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / January 16

Canelo Alvarez to return to ring for 'big fight' in September

Former undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring against a yet-to-be determined opponent on Sept. 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Boxing News / HITC / January 16

Canelo Alvarez comeback locked in for unique ‘Mexico vs The World’ event in career first

Canelo Alvarez finally has a date to work towards, with an official announcement confirming his next fight. In September, Canelo lost his undisputed super middleweight crown to Terence Crawford in a high-profile bout.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 16

Canelo Alvarez Set for September 12 Return in Riyadh

Canelo Alvarez officially has his next destination even if his opponent remains a mystery. Alvarez and Turki Alalshikh announced Thursday that the Mexican superstar will return to the ring on September 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking Alvarez’s first appearance in the Middle East.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 15

Canelo Alvarez Announces Planned Return Date And New Promotion

Canelo Alvarez will indeed fight in 2026, just not any time soon. The Mexican boxing superstar confirmed he will return on a familiar date later in the year with a surprise twist.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 15

Canelo Alvarez’s return confirmed for ‘Mexico vs The World’ card in a first for his career

The face of boxing now has a date in the diary to work towards following an official announcement. In September, Canelo Alvarez was beaten by Terence Crawford in a super fight that saw him lose his undisputed status at super middleweight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 7

Canelo Returns To Training

Canelo Alvarez is back in the gym, but will he ever be the same? Just months after his loss to Terence Crawford and a subsequent surgery on his left elbow, Canelo Alvarez has officially begun his rehabilitation.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 3

Canelo Turns Down World Title Shot

Canelo Alvarez is out of the running for the vacant IBF super middleweight title as he prioritizes his recovery from left elbow surgery. The Mexican, who lost his undisputed super middleweight status to Terence Crawford last September, has informed the IBF that he will not be ready for the ordered clash against Osleys Iglesias.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 3

Canelo Alvarez forced to turn down world title fight due to setback after Terence Crawford loss

The Mexican star’s comeback has been delayed following a recent inquiry. Terence Crawford’s retirement has left the super middleweight division wide open for someone to come and stamp their authority.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 30

Canelo Alvarez’s return to face undefeated ‘boogeyman’ for his former title receives key update

An update has been issued regarding the status of the vacant IBF super middleweight title. Canelo Alvarez was hoping to face Terence Crawford in a rematch before his latest opponent made the decision to retire from boxing.

Boxing News / HITC / December 29

Terence Crawford was once floored by an unbeaten opponent he rated above Canelo Alvarez

While Terence Crawford has never officially hit the canvas, there are a few who might argue otherwise. Coming off a historic year at age 38, ‘Bud’ is widely regarded as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 13

Terence Crawford Drops 5-Word Reaction To Canelo Alvarez Rematch News

There have been conflicting opinions about whether the boxing world wants to see a rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, after these two pound-for-pound greats fought three months ago.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 26

Canelo Alvarez Falls Out of The Ring’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 — And the Road Back Is Steep

For the first time in more than a decade, Canelo Alvarez is no longer considered one of the 10 best fighters on the planet by The Ring. On Monday, The Ring released its updated pound-for-pound rankings, and the omission of the Mexican superstar was impossible to ignore.

Boxing News / HITC / October 30

Canelo Alvarez shares update on his return to the ring and addresses retirement talk

Former world champion Canelo Alvarez has opened up about his boxing future, saying he feels more motivated than ever to return to the ring. It’s been over a month since Canelo’s last appearance, where he lost a wide unanimous decision to Terence Crawford in their highly anticipated undisputed super middleweight title clash.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 29

Canelo Alvarez Sends Clear Retirement Message On 20th Career Anniversary

Canelo Alvarez has completed two decades in his storied professional career. It's been exactly 20 years since the Mexican superstar made his professional debut against Abraham Gonzalez in 2005, winning via fourth-round TKO.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / September 30

Reports: Canelo Alvarez out until at least mid-2026 after elbow surgery

Canelo Alvarez, boxing's biggest star, has undergone elbow surgery, delaying the Mexican's next fight from a planned February event to at least the second quarter of 2026, according to multiple reports.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / September 29

Canelo Alvarez’s Return Delayed Indefinitely After Elbow Surgery Decision

LAS VEGAS — Canelo Alvarez’s comeback plans have been put on hold. The Mexican superstar will undergo elbow surgery following his recent loss to Terence Crawford, delaying his return to the ring indefinitely, according to The Ring’s Mike Coppinger on Inside The Ring.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / September 14

Terence Crawford outclasses Canelo Alvarez in historic bout

In a clash billed as one of the most significant of the modern era, Crawford’s speed, skill and tactical brilliance proved decisive, earning him a unanimous decision victory and a slice of history.

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