Canelo Álvarez vs Gennady Golovkin
Canelo Álvarez vs Gennady Golovkin: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Canelo Álvarez and Gennady Golovkin?
The rivalry with Golovkin included two highly competitive fights that showcased Canelo's evolution as a boxer.
Canelo Álvarez
Key numbers
- Total Fights68
- Wins63
- Wins by KO39
- Losses3
- Draws2
Top honours
- Undisputed Super Middleweight ChampionAchieved in 2021 and again in 2025.
- Multiple World ChampionshipsHeld titles in four weight classes.
- WBC Light Middleweight ChampionYoungest champion at age 20 in 2011.
- Ring Magazine Super Middleweight TitleHeld from 2020 to 2025.
- Highest-Paid Athlete RankingsConsistently ranked among the top athletes globally.
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Gennady Golovkin
Gennady Golovkin is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.