The Canelo boxing story is truly great and those in Mexico know how great. Some in America do. Now the world will. Here is how.
Netflix will now release a documentary on their huge platform this year on Canelo.
A major production is in the works currently.
This will take Canelo, Mexico and the sport of boxing once again to new levels.
New levels being achieved all the time and have already been achieved.
Now here is how Canelo and Netflix can do this again and again — 20 ways how for us in his remarkable story:
Born July 18, 1990, in rural San AgustÃn, Jalisco, Mexico—the youngest of eight siblings (seven boys, one girl) in a poor farming family.Grew up in Guadalajara helping his family pick lemons and beans to survive financial hardship.
Started boxing at age 13, inspired by watching his older brother Rigoberto fight professionally.Turned pro at just 15 years old in 2005, with an amateur record of 44 wins and 2 losses.
Became the youngest boxer ever to win a WBC world title at age 20 (WBC light middleweight in 2011).Nicknamed “Canelo” (Spanish for cinnamon) due to his red hair as a child.
Rose from street fights in tough neighborhoods to global stardom through sheer determination.
Mastered counterpunching, becoming one of boxing’s most precise and powerful technicians.
Defeated legends like Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, and Amir Khan early in his career.
Faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013—the biggest PPV event in boxing history at the time—despite the loss, it launched him to superstardom.
Avenged his only loss (to Floyd) by winning titles in four weight classes: light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight.
Unified super middleweight titles multiple times, becoming undisputed champion.
Iconic trilogy with Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (2017–2018): first draw, then two wins—highlighted as one of boxing’s greatest rivalries.
Overcame a positive test for banned substance clenbuterol in 2018 (attributed to contaminated meat), serving a six-month suspension but returning stronger.
Has a career record of around 63-2-2 (with 39 KOs), showcasing longevity and power.
Earned massive paydays, including becoming one of the highest-paid athletes (net worth estimates over $275 million).Built his own promotion company and fights on his terms, symbolizing independence for Mexican boxers.
A national hero in Mexico—his hometown erected a statue in his honor for achievements and pride.
Represents Mexican resilience: from rural poverty to global icon, inspiring millions with his work ethic and family values.
Netflix could frame it as “From Lemon Fields to the Ring’s Throne”—a story of overcoming odds, Mexican pride, epic rivalries (like GGG trilogy), and proving doubters wrong over 20+ years of dominance.
In the boxing ring this year we believe Alvarez must also make this important move.
