Canelo Álvarez makes history, becomes the first boxer to win seven belts across four weight divisions
Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez made history on Saturday night, becoming the first boxer to win seven belts across four weight divisions.
Álvarez defeated Billy Joe Saunders by eighth-round technical knockout to add the Brit's WBO super-middleweight title to his collection, which already included the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine super-middleweight belts.
The victory marks a significant milestone in Álvarez's illustrious career, solidifying his status as one of the greatest boxers of his generation.
Álvarez, 30, has now won 56 of his 58 professional fights, with 38 knockouts. He has held world titles in four weight divisions: light-middleweight, middleweight, super-middleweight, and light-heavyweight.
Álvarez's victory over Saunders was his third fight in the super-middleweight division, and he has now established himself as the clear number one in the weight class.
He is expected to face Caleb Plant, the IBF super-middleweight champion, in a unification bout later this year.
Álvarez's win is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and skill. He is a true champion and an inspiration to all who follow the sport of boxing.
In the aftermath of his victory, Álvarez paid tribute to Saunders, calling him a "great warrior." He also thanked his team and his fans for their support.
"I'm very happy with this victory," Álvarez said. "I worked very hard for this fight, and I'm glad I was able to get the win. I want to thank Billy Joe Saunders for a great fight. He's a true warrior, and I have a lot of respect for him. I also want to thank my team and my fans for all their support. I couldn't have done it without them."
Álvarez's victory is a major moment in boxing history. He is now one of the most accomplished boxers of all time, and he is still only 30 years old.
He has many more years of boxing ahead of him, and it will be fascinating to see what he achieves in the future.
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