Earlier this month, a clip surfaced on social media showing Canelo Alvarez playfully sparring with his son, Saul Adiel Alvarez, inside the ring. Naturally, fans flooded the post, celebrating the tender and heartwarming moment between father and son, heralding Canelo’s boy as a future champion. Yet, little did they know, even happier news was about to take the boxing world by storm.

Just under an hour ago, the Mexican superstar took to Instagram to announce the birth of his fifth child—a baby girl—with his wife, Fernanda Gómez. The joyous arrival comes just over a month before his highly anticipated showdown against Terence Crawford in Las Vegas. Remarkably, this heartwarming announcement has already begun to eclipse the hype surrounding the mega fight, as Canelo Alvarez shared the name of his newest family member.

What did Canelo Alvarez name his daughter?

“You are too brave and super strong, my love [Fernanda Gómez],” Canelo wrote on Instagram, sharing a tender photo from the hospital bed as he kissed Gómez, who cradled their newborn daughter in her arms. Canelo added, “Welcome EVA VICTORIA❤️,” officially revealing the name of his newest child.

The Mexican superstar is now a father of five. His other children are Emily Cinnamon with ex-partner Karen Beltran, Mía Ener with ex-partner Valeria Quiroz, Saúl Adiel with Nadia Sepulveda, and María Fernanda with his current wife, Fernanda Gómez. Interestingly, his daughters are not only his biggest fans but also the most anxious when fight night approaches.

In a May 2025 interview with The Sun, he admitted, “They get a little bit nervous, but they like it. They scream, they support me with all they have.” He added, “I think Maria is the one with more nervous on herself because she says that she don’t want somebody to hurt me or something like that.” Despite their worries, Canelo reassures them. 

“And I say, ‘Don’t worry, that’s why I’m here training and do my doing my best here in training camp so that doesn’t happen.’” With the arrival of his fourth daughter, Eva, it seems he may have another little one to comfort before future bouts. Regardless, following his announcement, fans quickly flooded his post with an outpouring of congratulations.

Celebrations begin in the comment section

Canelo Alvarez has built up a large fan base over the years in boxing, so it didn’t take long for fans to find out the good news. “How funny! We had our baby just a week ago at UC San Diego in La Jolla, and they gave us the same hat and tutu. We almost matched 😉 Congratulations,” the user shared his story. It’s unclear which hospital Canelo’s daughter was born in, though. 

Meanwhile, this popular voice in boxing chimed in. “INCREDIBLE! Congrats, brother,” boxing influencer ShowBizz wrote. ShowBizz often comments on Canelo’s performance in the ring, but today, he joined in the celebrations for Canelo’s achievement outside of it. 

The next user saw this as good luck for Canelo’s upcoming fight against Crawford. “Congratulations, that girl is bringing a cake under her arm. You’re going to beat Terence Crawford. 💪🏻🥊,” wrote another. Notably, many in the community suggest that despite Crawford’s disadvantages, he will beat Canelo.

Someone else reminded that great news continues to find Canelo Alvarez. “And when you thought you had already had all the happiness in the world, more arrives,” wrote the next. Canelo’s family continues to grow alongside his career. 

One fan even suggested that Canelo’s newborn is among the luckiest people on the planet. “The peace of mind of the baby, he knows that he will never lack anything❤️,” commented a user. Indeed, having risen to become one of the most accomplished figures in boxing, Canelo has more than secured his children’s future.

Fans were clearly elated by the heartwarming news about Canelo Alvarez. With the announcement coming just weeks before his clash with Crawford, Canelo is likely to channel every ounce of focus and determination into training to ensure victory. Would you like to send your wishes to the Alvarez household?