- Canelo Alvarez is the reigning WBC and WBO super middleweight champion.
- Alvarez was stripped of the IBF title after he failed to defend it against the mandatory challenger.
- Alvarez will face William Scull on May 5 for the WBC, WBO, and IBF super middleweight unification match.
Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez remains among the best pound-for-pound boxers in the sport’s modern era.
Whenever his boxing odds are available at the BetMGM sportsbook, he remains my top choice against any opponent pitted against him.
But does Alvarez still reign as a boxing champion? Does he hold a championship belt? And who will he face next when he returns inside the ring? Find out below.
Is Canelo Alvarez Still a Boxing Champion?
Alvarez still reigns as the WBC and WBO super middleweight champion, and he’s been holding the championship belts since May 2021 when he unified them against Billy Joe Saunders.
Did Canelo Alvarez Give Up His Belt?
Alvarez was stripped of the IBF super middleweight title in May because he refused to fight the mandatory challenger.
Instead, he opted to fight Puerto Rican contender Edgar Barlanga and defend his two other championship belts.
How Many Belts Does Canelo Have Right Now?
As of April, Alvarez has two boxing belts – the WBC World Super Middleweight title and the WBO World Super Middleweight title.
Who Is Canelo Fighting Next in 2025?
Alvarez’s next confirmed opponent is William Scull, whom he’ll face on May 5 inside The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This is an opportunity for Alvarez to reclaim the IBF World Super Middleweight title, as it is also at stake in their world title clash.
