Canelo Álvarez

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/canelo--lvarez

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Canelo Álvarez born?July 18, 1990
2. Where was Canelo Álvarez born?Jalisco, Mexico
3. What is Canelo Álvarez known for?Multi-division world champion, undisputed super middleweight champion, elite counterpuncher
4. What is the 2023 earnings?Reported $110 million, making him the top-earning boxer of the year
5. Who is Canelo Álvarez?Canelo Álvarez is a famous Mexican boxer who has won many world titles. He started fighting professionally when he was just 15 years old.
6. Why is he called "Canelo"?He is nicknamed "Canelo", which means cinnamon in Spanish, because of his red hair.

Undisputed Champion: A boxer holding all major world championship titles within a single weight class.
Counterpuncher: A boxer who strategically waits for an opponent's attack to land their own offensive strikes.
Pound for Pound: A subjective ranking system that compares boxers across different weight classes based on their perceived skill and effectiveness.
Pay-Per-View (PPV): A broadcast system where viewers pay a fee to watch a specific event, like a boxing match.