Canelo Alvarez Makes Shocking Retirement Plan Admission KEY POINTS Alvarez has set a timeframe for his career The Mexican boxing superstar explained the importance of making history Despite being touted as boxing’s pound-for-pound king, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez thinks he will be around for only a couple more years. Following his sensational victories in multiple weight classes, Alvarez has now become one of the most celebrated athletes in the world. Many are convinced that Alvarez will continue to dominate the sport for a very long time, having been undefeated since 2013. But according to the man himself, his career will not be as long as most in the sport think.