When is Canelo vs Iglesias?
Canelo Alvarez could square off against Osleys Iglesias in Spring 2026 the United States.
The fight would take place over 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, 8 months and 24 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, 4 months and 4 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, 8 months and 24 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 4 months and 9 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, 8 months and 24 days.
Canelo vs Iglesias 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.
Osleys Iglesias would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 14 wins and 0 draws, with 13 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Iglesias would have a massive power advantage over Canelo, boasting a 93% knockout percentage compared to Canelo's 62%.
Canelo Alvarez is the older man by 8 years, at 35 years old.
Iglesias has a height advantage of 5 inches over Canelo.
Canelo Alvarez fights out of the orthodox stance, while Osleys Iglesias is a southpaw.
Canelo is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 53 more fights, and made his debut in 2005, 13 years and 10 months earlier than Iglesias, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 469 more professional rounds, totaling 520 compared to Iglesias' 51.
Osleys Iglesias is currently ranked number 6 by the WBC, 3 by the IBF, and 3 by The Ring in the 168lb division.
Canelo vs Iglesias form
Canelo Alvarez has beaten 5 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he won against 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 won against 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 defeated 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 won against 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.
Osleys Iglesias remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 5 of his last opponents.
In his last fight, he defeated Vladimir Shishkin on September 4, 2025, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their IBF World Super Middleweight eliminator fight at Montreal Casino, Montreal, Canada.
Prior to that, he had defeated Petro Ivanov on November 7, 2024, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Montreal Casino, Montreal.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Sena Agbeko on August 17, 2024, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Centre Videotron, Quebec City.
Before that, he had won against Evgeny Shvedenko on June 6, 2024, by knockout in the 1st round at Montreal Casino, Montreal.
He had beaten Marcelo Esteban Coceres on March 7, 2024, by knockout in the 1st round at CASINO DE MONTREAL, MONTREAL.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Osleys Iglesias has been fighting more than Canelo Alvarez.
Canelo Alvarez last fought 10 months and 18 days ago, while Osleys Iglesias' last outing was 6 months and 17 days ago.
Canelo's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 15 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.
Iglesias' last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years and 14 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 28 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 17 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 3.4 rounds on average.
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