Canelo Alvarez has revealed that he may remain active in boxing for another two years before considering retirement from the sport. The Mexican star, now 35, said he still enjoys competing despite already securing a legacy that places him among boxing’s most accomplished champions.
Since turning professional in 2005, Alvarez has built a career spanning 68 fights and captured world titles in four weight divisions. He also became a two-time undisputed champion at super middleweight, with notable victories over Callum Smith and Caleb Plant during his run at 168 pounds.
Among the defining moments of his career was his 2018 rematch victory over Gennady Golovkin, when Alvarez earned a majority decision after their first encounter in 2017 ended in a draw. He later moved up in weight to defeat Sergey Kovalev and claim the WBO light-heavyweight title.
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Alvarez’s second reign as undisputed super middleweight champion ended last September when Terence Crawford moved up two weight divisions and defeated him by unanimous decision. Despite that loss, Alvarez said he still feels motivated to continue competing.
Speaking on Froch On Fighting, Alvarez explained that his future could depend on how frequently he fights. He suggested that if he only competes once a year to allow his body time to recover, he could potentially extend his career beyond the two-year timeframe he currently has in mind.
Although no official announcement has been made, Alvarez is expected to fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this September, where Turki Alalshikh has promised him a world title opportunity.
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