Canelo Álvarez wins without fighting: Usyk’s surprising victory that filled his pocket

While Oleksandr Usyk made history in the ring by becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion, Canelo Álvarez was celebrating miles away, not for sport, but for business.

The Mexican boxer, always sharp both inside and outside the ring, pocketed $130,000 thanks to a strategic bet on the Ukrainian.

Canelo Álvarez wins outside the ring: the financial move that paid off after Usyk’s victory

Instead of chasing high odds or risky bets, Canelo Álvarez wagered half a million dollars simply that Usyk would defeat Daniel Dubois, regardless of how or when.

The choice seemed safe to many, but the amount bet turned a modest line into a significant gain for anyone but someone with a nine-figure fortune.

Canelo Álvarez move was placed through the 1Win platform, where Usyk’s odds as favorite didn’t offer massive rewards, but did promise solid returns for big bettors.

And that’s exactly what Canelo did, bet big and cash in without ever putting on gloves.

Canelo business goes beyond the ring

Although $130,000 barely moves the needle on Canelo fortune, estimated by Sportico at $730 million. This win symbolizes how the Mexican champion has transformed into as much a business figure as a sports icon.

With a new four-to-five fight deal with Arabic promoter Turki Alalshikh. Canelo is projected to soon surpass the billion-dollar mark in earnings, something only Floyd Mayweather has achieved in boxing.

And as his wallet grows, so do the expectations for his next fight. Canelo Álvarez will face Terence Crawford on September 13 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.

There, amid Mexico Independence Day celebrations, he will defend his four super middleweight titles against. An opponent promising to push him to the limit.

After an unconvincing victory over William Scull, the Mexican seeks redemption in front of his fans. And while he still has things to prove inside the ring, outside the ring. Canelo Álvarez continues to show he knows how and when to bet to win.