[tps_header]2. Canelo Alvarez (44-1-1, 31 KOs)[/tps_header]
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It’s hard to believe that Canelo Alvarez is still only 24 years of age.
The Mexican youngster from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico is already a bonafide star in his native country and he continues to win people over with his willingness to take on the toughest challenges.
He holds victories over Shane Mosley, Austin Trout, Alfredo Angulo and most recently, Erislandy Lara. While the Lara fight was close, Canelo was still praised for even taking on a legitimate, tough opponent that nobody else was lining up to face.
Canelo suffered his only career loss at the hands of this generation’s best fighter, Floyd Mayweather Jr., back in September of 2013. While some may say that the Mayweather came too soon–Alvarez was barely 23–the Cinnamon man hasn’t suffered from any lack of confidence since.
On Saturday, May 9, 2015, Canelo will attempt to further stake his claim as one of boxing’s best when he takes on hard-hitting maniac and glutton for punishment, James Kirkland.
If Canelo is able to earn a victory against Kirkland, he’ll move one step closer to a mega bout with his adopted Mexican brethren, Gennady Golovkin.
