Is Canelo Alvarez Still a Boxing Champion?

Canelo Alvarez celebrates after defeating Edgar Berlanga in a super middleweight title bout Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/John Locher)
  • Canelo Alvarez was the former undisputed super middleweight champion.
  • Alvarez has a pro record of 63 wins, three losses, and two draws.
  • Alvarez doesn't have any world titles right now after his loss to Terence Crawford last Sept. 13.

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 doesn’t have a world title right now, as Terence Crawford defeated him last Sept. 13 in their undisputed super middleweight championship match at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This was the first time in seven years that Alvarez didn’t have a world title.

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 September, Alvarez doesn’t have a boxing belt.

Who Is Canelo Fighting Next in 2025?

Alvarez’s next confirmed opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s likely to fight another top contender in the super middleweight division or request an immediate rematch against Terence Crawford.

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with B.A in Communication and is currently a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with B.A in Communication and is currently a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.