Canelo Alvarez plans his retirement and throws a jab at Oscar De La Hoya

Canelo Alvarez is writing the final chapter of his career with the same precision he uses in the ring. At 35, the Mexican champion is counting down to his bout against Terence Crawford. One of the most anticipated fights on the calendar. But he’s also mapping out what life will look like after boxing. And as expected, it won’t be a quiet farewell.

In a recent interview with CNN en Español, cited by Marca USA, Canelo Alvarez revealed that he plans to hang up his gloves between the ages of 36 and 37. But stepping away from the ring doesn’t mean stepping away from the sport. His vision is clear: he wants to become a promoter. However, he’s aiming for a model that’s radically different from the one he experienced as a fighter. “I’d like to teach them how to manage their careers and their business,” said the Guadalajara native. He also hinted that his approach will be more humane, more transparent, and far less contentious than what he endured with Oscar De La Hoya.

A tense relationship

The relationship between Canelo Alvarez and De La Hoya ended in public and legal disputes. Now, the Mexican boxer wants to make sure others don’t go through the same. His goal is to build a platform that not only promotes talent but also protects it. Eddy Reynoso, his lifelong trainer, confirmed that the plan is already in motion and that Canelo’s future as a businessman is being shaped between rounds and sparring sessions.

 

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But before thinking about offices and contracts, Canelo Alvarez still has unfinished business in the ring. After facing Crawford, he’s eyeing a rematch with Dmitry Bivol—the only fighter to beat him since 2018. That bout could take place in February or May of 2026, and it would mark the beginning of the final stretch of his professional career.

Canelo aims to reshape boxing

With over 60 fights under his belt, multiple titles across divisions, and a personal brand that goes beyond boxing, Canelo Alvarez isn’t retiring—he’s evolving. His legacy isn’t just about wins; it’s about how he plans to reshape the sport from the inside.

And if there’s one thing Canelo Alvarez has proven, it’s that he knows when to strike, when to defend, and when to reinvent himself. Retirement won’t be the end. It’ll be the start of a new fight—this time outside the ring, but with the same relentless spirit.