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The 10 greatest Mexican boxers of all time: has Canelo Alvarez already done enough to make the list?
Since Mexico's first world champion in with Juan Zurita, tricolor champions have paraded in rings around the world, giving away some epic fights that have marked epochs.
DAZN takes you on a tour of the names that left a great mark — has Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, who returns to action Saturday to challenge Dmitry Bivol for light-heavyweight gold, already done enough to be considered in the top 10 despite still being an active fighter?
Here, in no particular order, are the boxers this writer considers to be the greatest that Mexico has ever produced.
Julio César Chávez (career: )
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A must in all lists of the best Mexican fighters of all time.
The Sinaloa native and Hall of Famer coined a , 85 KOs record and conquered three divisions, becoming the first Mexican to do so. He also set the record for most championship fights fought with 37, 31 of which he came out on top, drew two and lost four.
Mexican born boxers for men Men's titlists [ edit ]. Flyweight M. In addition, he twice held the lineal light welterweight championship between and , as well as the Ring magazine and lineal lightweight belts from to Most Viewed.He remained undefeated for 90 fights and was recognized in as the best boxer in the world. He also holds the attendance record for a boxing fight with , fans, a record that has been held since the 90s.
Rubén "Púas" Olivares ()
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One of Mexico's idols and one of the first to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
El Púas - the first Mexican double world champion - had a special connection with the fans and during his 23 active years he won the WBA and WBC bantamweight crowns, as well as the WBA and WBC featherweight crowns. For fights with Lionel Rose, Chucho Castillo, Efren Torres, Bobby Chacon, Jose and Alexis Arguello. He won the hearts of many, even the complicated boxing fans in California.
He remained undefeated in 62 fights.
Salvador "Sal" Sanchez ()
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One of the eternal figures of Aztec boxing.
Mexican born boxers for sale Between and , Barrera held multiple world titles in three different weight categories. With boxers displaying some of the finest in-ring movements, the nation has from time and again produced quality fighters. November 6, Flyweight M , Super flyweight M.Salvador Sanchez not only left a mark for what he did in the ring, but also for the tragic nature of his death. With two years as champion and seven as a professional boxer, thanks to his qualities in the ring, Sal won the admiration of all and sundry. He died in an automobile accident at the age of 23, but after having defeated historical fighters such as Azumah Nelson, Wilfredo Gómez, Juan Laporte, Rubén Castillo, among others.
Carlos "Cañas" Zarate ()
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Owner of a devastating punch, one which led him to build a record of , 63 KOs, his bantamweight went down in history as one of the best.
He challenged 11 times for the world championship and won 10 of them by knockout.
Zarate tested himself against Alfonso Zamora (in the legendary "The Battle of the Z's"), Wilfredo Gomez, Lupe Pintor, Jeff Fenech and Daniel Zaragoza, remaining undefeated for 52 fights.
Raúl "Ratón" Macías ()
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He is considered the first great Mexican legend.
In only 10 years the idol of Tepito forged a career of , 25 KOs. He was champion of the National Boxing Association (the grandfather of the WBA). His loss to Alphonse Halimi left a deep wound in boxing fans. He retired young, but took advantage of his fame and to always be surrounded by figures such as Mexican movie legends María Félix, Pedro Infante and "Cantinflas".
Ricardo "Finito" López ()
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The fighter from Mexico City is one of the few world champions who retired undefeated.
Mexican born boxers pictures The pride of Tijuana is considered one of the most exciting fighters ever; owner of an aggressive, technical and very efficient boxing that led him to be the first Mexican to win four divisions. Having held the WBC super-bantamweight title from to , the WBC featherweight title twice between and , the combined WBC and IBF super featherweight titles in , and the WBC light welterweight title from to , he is the first boxer born in Mexico to win world championships in four different weight classes. Julio Cesar Martinez. So far, he has a record of , with 39 KOs.Ricardo did it with 52 fights in his year career. He was a minor bantamweight and defended his crown 22 times.
Érik "Terrible" Morales ()
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The pride of Tijuana is considered one of the most exciting fighters ever; owner of an aggressive, technical and very efficient boxing that led him to be the first Mexican to win four divisions.
He was also the first Mexican to beat the dangerous Manny Pacquiao, and his record includes names such as Junior Jones, Wayne McCullough, Marco Antonio Barrera, Kevin Kelley, Guty Espadas Jr., Paulie Ayala, Jesus Chavez, Carlos Hernandez, Marcos Maidana and Danny Garcia. Along with Barrera, he twice starred in the fight of the year.
Marco Antonio "Baby-Faced Assassin" Barrera ()
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His name will be linked to Erik Morales' after that trilogy that left fans in love.
Born in Iztacalco, Mexico City, he was a three-time world champion and one of his greatest victories was when he dismantled Naseem Hamed in , one of the kings of the pound-for-pound rankings. Barrera had 25 championship fights in which he won 21 and lost only four. He faced Kennedy McKinney, Jesus Salud, Hamed, Johnny Tapia, Kevin Kelley, Paulie Ayala, Robbie Peden, Rocky Juarez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan.
Juan Manuel 'Dinamita' Marquez ()
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The knockout he delivered in the fourth fight to Manny Pacquiao was recorded as one of the greatest and most spectacular triumphs in the history of Mexican boxing.
Owner of a very polite style, with great and very effective counterpunching, "Dinamita" became the second four-time champion in boxing history.
Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez (present)
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He is the only one who has not yet ended his professional career, but his legacy is very well established in terms of his record and statistics.
Mexican born boxers Javier Mendoza. Sports Top 10s Mexican boxing is renowned as one of the world powers thanks to a fan-friendly style where heart, courage and resilience stand out. One of the eternal figures of Aztec boxing.Canelo, at 31 years of age, has won four categories and is the only Mexican with an undisputed championship. However, he still has plans to invade even a fifth category. So far, he has a record of , with 39 KOs. He is the current pound-for-pound king and the one who generates the most money every time he steps into the ring, and he assured that he still has 7 more years left in his career.