Canelo Alvarez lost 7 mil 182 dólares betting on Mexico vs USA

Professional boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez lost 7 mil 182 dólares after placing a public wager on the Mexican national soccer team against the United States in Arizona. The multi-division champion shared his betting slip online with the caption Mexico wins today! before the fixture ended in a defeat for the squad managed by Rafa Márquez.

The Financial Stakes of the Arizona Match

The wager staked by Álvarez equaled more than 130 mil pesos mexicanos. It was reported that a victory for the Tricolor would have returned 19 mil 458 dólares, or more than 353 mil pesos mexicanos. The financial setback adds to a documented track record of public sports wagers by the fighter.

During the World Cup final, Álvarez backed Spain while hoping Lionel Messi would score a goal. That prediction also failed, leaving the boxer without a payout in his public sports predictions.

Álvarez Plans Final Fights and Estadio Azteca Farewell

Aside from his wagers on soccer, Álvarez outlined plans for the final stage of his professional boxing career. He stated an intention to take between four and five more fights before retirement, targeting a final bout at Estadio Azteca in Mexico.

Now that I was there as a fan supporting the national team, I was at the Azteca Stadium and it’s a place that gives you an amazing vibe, in a good way, a really good vibe, and I pictured myself fighting there. Álvarez said regarding the Mexico City venue. Conversations to secure the stadium for a farewell appearance are underway.

Before reaching his retirement fights, Álvarez is scheduled to face Christian Mbilli in Saudi Arabia. That upcoming bout follows his recovery from an elbow injury.

While his wager on the Mexican national team did not yield a financial return, the support reflects the athlete’s ongoing involvement with national sports events as he prepares for his next matches in the ring.