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Canelo Álvarez: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán
Born July 18, 1990 (age 36) • Mexico

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Canelo Alvarez stands in a boxing stance inside the ring, wearing teal gloves and black trunks, with dramatic overhead lights shining down and the crowd in the background.
Canelo Alvarez lands a right punch to Jaime Munguia's face during their super middleweight title boxing match at T-Mobile Arena, with both fighters wearing gloves and shorts.
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