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Canelo Alvarez Names the Most Famous Person in His Contact List

Published 01/28/2023, 12:00 PM EST

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is a well-known athlete and a historic figure in the world of boxing. He is not only famous for his achievements in the sport, but also for his success as a businessman and worldwide celebrity. He is considered one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Furthermore, he has a net worth of $90 million according to Forbes.

In his career, Canelo has won various titles such as IBF World Super Middle, WBA Super World Super Middle, WBC World Super Middle, and WBO World Super Middle. He has had 62 bouts in his career, winning 58 of them, and 39 of those victories coming via knockouts.

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Canelo’s success has allowed him to mix with other famous celebrities in the world of sports, acting, and singing. He was involved in a controversy with Lionel Messi during the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Although he claimed to not know him. This led to other notable figures weighing in on the matter, including Sergio “Kun” Agüero and the Mexican press. The controversy was over an alleged mockery of the Argentinean star against the Mexican National Team. But it was later clarified and Canelo apologized.

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Canelo Reveals Cristiano Ronaldo as Most Famous Contact on His Phone

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In a recent interview with GQ Mexico and Latin America magazine, Canelo shared a video on TikTok. He revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo is the most famous contact he has on his phone. The video shows Canelo Alvarez on a horse, dressed as a cowboy, and has generated almost 4 million views. In another clip, he was asked “Canelo vs Batman?” and he answered in favor of himself.

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Canelo Alvarez and Cristiano Ronaldo are both top-earning athletes. Canelo Alvarez earned $90 million, and Ronaldo earned $115 million in 2022 according to Forbes. He has got as big a heart as his bank account. He even donated $1,000,000 to Cancer Treatment Center for Kids.

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is a successful and renowned athlete. He has achieved a lot in his career. He is not just a figure in boxing, but a worldwide celebrity and successful businessman. Not only that, but he has an impressive record of 58 wins in 62 fights and has won various titles in his career. Furthermore, he is also an accomplished businessman and has a net worth of $90 million. Additionally, he is well-known for his celebrity friends and contacts, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Chirag Radhyan

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Chirag Radhyan is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. He has a Bachelor’s degree in English Honors and is a keen follower of Western Boxing. His journey of love for the sport bloomed in his puberty when he first saw a video of the fight where Mike Tyson TKO'ed Donovan in the seventh round.
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Shibu Immanuel