Canelo Alvarez Reflects on Career Challenges, Dismisses Amir Khan as Tough Opponent

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, the renowned Mexican boxer, recently shared insights into his boxing career, highlighting the fighters he found most challenging. Notably, he dismissed Amir Khan, whom he faced in 2016 while defending his WBC middleweight title, as one of his tougher opponents. Despite Khan's reputation for speed and a solid record of 31-3 at the time, Canelo knocked him out in the sixth round, indicating that he did not perceive Khan as a significant threat in the ring. At 34 years old, Canelo has transitioned to super-middleweight and boasts an impressive career record of 61 wins and 2 losses. His most notable achievement came in 2021 when he became the first boxer to be undisputed champion in the super-middleweight division after defeating Caleb Plant. Canelo's reflections on his toughest opponents included a mention of Gennadiy Golovkin, whom many consider a formidable puncher, but Canelo revealed that he felt more threatened by James Kirkland's power during their bout. Canelo's rivalry with Golovkin has been a highlight of his career, with their first encounter ending in a controversial draw in September 2017, followed by a majority decision victory for Canelo in their rematch a year later. As he continues to dominate the boxing scene, Canelo remains focused on his legacy and the challenges that lie ahead in the ring.