Canelo Alvarez once battled with a fighter who would later become a dominant force in BKFC.
Throughout his impressive boxing career, Canelo Alvarez has faced numerous talented opponents, with few truly challenging him.
Often, boxers who lose to a star like Canelo fade away. For instance, Billy Joe Saunders has been largely out of the spotlight since his orbital bone injury against Canelo.
However, one exceptional fighter not only continued to compete at a high level after losing to Alvarez but actually reached even greater success.
Austin Trout transitioned from boxing Canelo Alvarez to becoming a BKFC world champion.
On April 20, 2013, Austin Trout defended his WBA super welterweight title against Canelo Alvarez in San Antonio, Texas.
Trout started strong, using his boxing skills and intelligence to challenge Alvarez.
Initially, Trout landed punches effectively, but as the fight progressed, Alvarez adapted, took control, and ultimately secured a victory.
In the years that followed, Trout faced difficulties in regaining top form, losing several world title and interim championship fights.
Despite a career downturn, Trout began a resurgence in 2020, achieving six consecutive wins before moving to BKFC.
On February 2, 2024, Trout delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Luis Palomino to become a world champion in bare-knuckle fighting.
After a successful title defense, he faced Carlos Trinidad-Snake at BKFC: Dubai on April 4.
In a thrilling first round, Trout was knocked down but recovered, displaying incredible resilience throughout the fight.
After five rounds, the fight was tied, leading to a final, decisive round where Trout won, retaining his championship.
Canelo Alvarez has been challenged by boxers with slick skills over the years.
There have been times when Canelo has had to use all his boxing expertise to solve the puzzle presented by his opponent.
In a significant fight, he was outboxed and needed to find something extraordinary to turn the tide.
Ultimately, Canelo unleashed a powerful punch, securing a knockout victory against a respected fighter.
