Floyd Mayweather vs Canelo Álvarez
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Floyd Mayweather United States · 1977– 64% · #5 in the world
- Canelo Álvarez Mexico · 1990– 36% · #29 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Floyd Mayweather over Canelo Álvarez, 64% to 36%. Floyd Mayweather is #5 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking, and #4 of the 59 from the United States. Canelo Álvarez is #29, and #2 of the 8 from Mexico.
The case for each
Floyd Mayweather: Out-boxed Canelo over 12 rounds in Las Vegas in September 2013 for a majority decision (one judge scored it a draw), one of the best-selling pay-per-views of all time.
Canelo Álvarez: Was 23 and unbeaten when he faced Mayweather in 2013; it was the first defeat of his career, and he went on to win titles in four weight classes.
Side by side
| Floyd Mayweather | Canelo Álvarez | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #5 | #29 |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Born | 1977 | 1990 |