Welsh Italian Joe Calzaghe has to be one of the greatest super-middleweights that ever lived so this comes with much credibility behind it.
Calzaghe retired undefeated and beat all men he ever stepped in the ring with.
His era was a different era to the one of today and if it were not for hand trouble, he would have boxed more.
Due to constant injuries in his career he got to 46-0 as a professional but could have easily gone to 50-0 and more.
Joe Calzaghe Makes Bold Canelo Claim
Recently he said on Boxing Scene in a video interview that modern day champion Canelo Alvarez is not an all-time great.
Maybe a controversial statement to some.
Alvarez recently lost to Terence Crawford in a huge fight that took place on Netflix where ‘Bud’ Crawford won a points decision.
Respectfully, we disagree with the great Joe Calzaghe.
Here’s 10 reasons why Canelo Alvarez absolutely is an all-time great and a living legend, not just of Mexico, but of world boxing:
First boxer to unify all four major super middleweight belts as undisputed champion in 2021.
Two-time undisputed super middleweight champion, defending the title multiple times.
World champion in four weight classes: super welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight.
Professional record stands at 63-2-2 with 39 knockouts, showcasing elite power and durability.
Defeated legends like Gennady Golovkin twice, Caleb Plant via TKO, and Sergey Kovalev in a weight class above.
Highest-paid athlete in boxing history, headlining massive pay-per-view events worldwide.
Ranked No. 5 among the top 25 boxers of the 21st century by ESPN in 2025.Only Mexican boxer to achieve undisputed status in the modern four-belt era.
Debuted professionally at age 15, amassing over 20 years of dominance by 2025.
On track for first-ballot Boxing Hall of Fame induction due to resume depth and longevity.
On another note, here’s how much Canelo Alvarez has made from boxing.
