LAS VEGAS—With a destructive barrage of power punches in the waning minutes of a difficult fight, Canelo Álvarez added another achievement to his overflowing list of boxing accomplishments. The Mexican pound-for-pound superstar is the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world. Álvarez became the first four-belt world champion at 168 pounds in boxing history Saturday…
ÁLvarez Stops Plant to Become Undisputed 168-Pound Champ
November 7, 2021
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