Canelo vs De La Hoya

When is Canelo vs De La Hoya?

Canelo Alvarez could potentially square off against Oscar De La Hoya in Summer 2025 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).

Canelo would be making his 10th defense of the The Ring Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has held this belt for 4 years, 5 months and 6 days.

He would be making his 8th defense of the WBO World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Billy Joe Saunders in May 2021. He has held this title for 4 years and 17 days.

Also, on the line would be his 10th defense of the WBC World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has been recognised as this champion for 4 years, 5 months and 6 days.

In addition, he would be defending IBF World Super Middleweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against William Scull in May 2025. He has been IBF champion for 22 days.

Finally, he would be making his 10th defense of the WBA Super World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has been WBA champion for 4 years, 5 months and 6 days.

Canelo vs De La Hoya stats

Canelo Alvarez would step into the ring with a record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, 39 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Oscar De La Hoya would make his way to the ring with a record of 39 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws, with 30 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Hoya would have an advantage in power over Canelo, with a 77% knockout percentage compared to Canelo's 62%.

Canelo Alvarez is the younger man by 18 years, at 34 years old.

Hoya has a height advantage of 1 inch over Canelo. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.

Both Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya fight out of an orthodox stance.

Canelo is currently arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 22 more fights, and made his debut in 2005, 12 years and 11 months later than Hoya, whose first professional fight was in 1992. He has fought 212 more professional rounds, totaling 520 compared to Hoya's 308.

Canelo vs De La Hoya form

Canelo Alvarez has beaten 5 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated William Scull on May 3, 2025, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBO World Super Middleweight and WBA Super World Super Middleweight championship fight at The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had defeated Edgar Berlanga on September 14, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and The Ring Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Jaime Munguia on May 4, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, IBF World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Jermell Charlo on September 30, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beaten John Ryder on May 6, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico.

Hoya has beaten 2 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight, he lost to Manny Pacquiao on December 6, 2008, by unanimous decision in the 8th round at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Nevada, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Steve Forbes on May 3, 2008, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Home Depot Center, California.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Floyd Mayweather Jr on May 5, 2007, by split decision in their WBC World Super Welterweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Nevada.

Before that, he had won against Ricardo Mayorga on May 6, 2006, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBC World Super Welterweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Nevada.

He had lost to Bernard Hopkins on September 18, 2004, by knockout in the 9th round in their WBC World Middleweight, WBA Super World Middleweight and IBF World Middleweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Nevada.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Canelo Alvarez has been fighting more than Oscar De La Hoya.

Canelo Alvarez last fought 2 months and 18 days ago, while Oscar De La Hoya's last outing was 16 years, 7 months and 15 days ago.

Canelo's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 2 months and 15 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 10 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

Hoya's last 5 fights have come over a period of 20 years, 10 months and 3 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 years, 2 months and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 47 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.4 rounds on average.

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