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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.

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Oscar De La Hoya blasts 'lies' fed to Ryan Garcia and Canelo Alvarez

The career of Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) remains up in the air, following the end of his suspension for failing pre-fight and post-fight VADA drug tests, with Ostarine found in his urine.

Jon Jones, Canelo Alvarez Face the Heat as Sanctioning Bodies’ Huge Blunder Twists MMA vs Boxing Debate

The biggest names in combat sports often enjoy special privileges—a reality far more glaring in boxing than in MMA. While mixed martial arts has its flaws, it still manages to keep stars somewhat accountable.

Boxing News / NY Fights / October 27

Mikaela Mayer Goes For Third Division Title on Thursday

Six titles will be up for grabs on Thursday, October 30, in the week’s top fight card in Montreal, led by an attempt by two-division champion Mikaela Mayer to win a title in her third division.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 26

First Images Emerge Of Canelo Alvarez Following His Elbow Surgery

Canelo Alvarez suffered only the third loss of his 68 fight professional career on September 13 against Terence Crawford. Canelo was on the wrong end of a unanimous decision and dropped his status as the undisputed super middleweight champion as a result.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 26

Roy Jones Jr Gets Candid On Whether Canelo Alvarez Should Call It Quits

There's a lot of speculation about what Saul" Canelo" Alvarez should do next in his iconic boxing career after losing his undisputed super middleweight belts to Terence Crawford on September 13.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 24

Omaha Tribe Surprises Terence Crawford With Rare Gift After Beating Canelo Alvarez

Undisputed super middleweight champion Terence Crawford's victory parade in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, after he beat Canelo Alvarez last month, came with a very sour ending for the boxing superstar.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 21

Canelo Alvarez tipped to fight ‘softie’ opponent in 2026 boxing return by bitter rival

Canelo Alvarez has been tipped to take a rather sizable downgrade in opponent quality ahead of his expected return to the ring. Seeing his impressive three-year undefeated run halted last month, former world champion megastar Canelo Alvarez dropped a one-sided unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 21

Oscar De La Hoya Predicts Turki Alalshikh's 'Demand' For Next Canelo Alvarez Fight

In the weeks after Canelo Alvarez's defeat to Terence Crawford on September 13, it came out that Canelo needed surgery on his elbow, which would delay his initial return timeline of early 2026 to some point later on in the year.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 20

Canelo Alvarez’s Ex-Rival Shoots His Shot At Terence Crawford

Now that the iconic superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford (which Crawford won via unanimous decision, taking Canelo's undisputed super middleweight titles) took place over a month ago, the boxing community is no longer riding the collective high that came from witnessing that generational performance from Crawford.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 20

Terence Crawford offered the ‘best fight in boxing’ by a star Canelo Alvarez schooled

Terence Crawford’s future in boxing remains unclear; however, contenders continue to stake their claim for a showdown with the unbeaten star. Just a month removed from his historic undisputed title fight win over Canelo Alvarez, the undefeated Nebraska puncher added the super middleweight crown to his ever-growing trophy cabinet.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 15

Hamzah Sheeraz Makes Career Decision Following Canelo Alvarez Surgery News

Hamzah Sheeraz has been eyeing for a Canelo Alvarez fight for a while now. Following his stoppage win against Edgar Berlanga, Sheeraz established himself as a top contender in the super middleweight division.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 14

Latest Report Reveals Truth About Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Rematch Clause

Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez on September 13 in the fight of the century via unanimous decision. Crawford moved up two weight classes and put on a spectacular performance to walk away as the undisputed super middleweight champion.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Canelo Alvarez receives fresh blow to Terence Crawford rematch chase in new development

Canelo Alvarez’s chances of sharing the ring with Terence Crawford in an immediate title rematch have just received a sizable blow. Now a month removed from his undisputed super middleweight title fight loss, Canelo Alvarez’s future in the ring is no clearer — akin to the future of newly-crowned kingpin Terence Crawford.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 13

Canelo Alvarez’s First Public Appearance Since Crawford Loss Has Boxing Fans Talking

Canelo Alvarez has kept a very low profile ever since his defeat to Terence Crawford exactly one month ago, on September 13. This isn't necessarily out of the norm for Canelo.

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Boxing News / KO on SI / October 11

Eddie Hearn Gives Insight Into Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Rematch Clause

In the lead-up to the September 13 showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, Matchroom Boxing head honcho Eddie Hearn (who has worked with both boxers in the past) predicted that Canelo would get his hand raised.

Boxing News / HITC / October 8

Canelo Alvarez faces delayed 2026 return after elbow surgery and long recovery plan

Canelo Alvarez’s return to the ring looks set to be delayed longer than expected. The former world champion is scheduled to have surgery later this month to address a long-standing elbow issue, one that’s been bothering him for years.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 7

David Benavidez Sends Canelo Alvarez Brutal Ego Lesson After Terence Crawford Loss

Canelo Alvarez suffered the third defeat of his professional boxing career against Terence Crawford on September 13. There's no shame in losing to a fighter of Crawford's caliber, especially considering the extraordinary performance that Crawford put together in that 12-round bout, which resulted in a unanimous decision victory.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 5

Gervonta Davis Coach Uses 3-Letter Word To Take Shot At Canelo Alvarez

Much of the praise heading into the iconic September 13 fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford was given to Crawford, since he was the one who was jumping two weight classes to take on the Mexican icon and (now former) undisputed super middleweight champion.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 2

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Almost Didn’t Happen

It has barely been a few weeks since one of the biggest fights of the year, where Terence Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) proved his mettle against pound-for-pound king, Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs), in turn becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 1

Oscar De La Hoya to Canelo Alvarez: 'Get a New Trainer'

Canelo Alvarez may still be boxing’s biggest star, but his recent performances have raised fresh questions about his future at the elite level. The four-division world champion looked shaky in May when he scraped past William Scull by decision.

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.