SAUL “CANELO” ALVAREZ is one of the most talked-about boxers in the world, with crowds loving his all action style.
It hasn’t all been a tale of success for the Mexican warrior however, remember that schooling he was given by Floyd Mayweather.
Saul Alvarez was given his nickname ‘Canelo’ as it comes from the Spanish word ‘canelito’ that means cinnamon Splash News But as he has done is his life outside the ring, Canelo has always enjoyed proving people wrong, and it has struck fear in the middle and super-middleweight division.
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Why is Saul Alvarez called "Canelo"?
The world "Canelo" has actually been shortened from the Spanish world "canelito".
This means "little cinanamon" in Spanish.
The boxer is known by this nickname because of his red hair and freckles.
Who gave Saul Alvarez the nickname "Canelo"
The fighting pride of Mexico was given the nickname by his trainer Jose Reynoso.
Alvarez used to train at Reynoso's Gym, and was given the nickname when he was 12.
It was Reynoso who decided to shorten the original "canelito" down to "Canelo".
How the two Mexican fighters shape up The nickname was supposed to help market Alvarez to the US market - it has certainly helped Splash News How has the nickname helped him in his career?
Reynoso realised that Alvarez's look was perhaps different to the rugged, war-torn appearance of some of Mexico's legendary fighters.
It was seen as a clever plot to brand him to the US boxing scene.
A smooth-skinned ginger pretty boy was a surefire way to win fans outside of the ring.
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