Flashback: Canelo Alvarez‘s 2013 Victory Over Austin Trout Preceded Trout’s BKFC Success & Mayweather Bout

In a compelling piece of boxing history, a 2013 clash between Canelo Alvarez and Austin Trout foreshadowed significant career trajectories for both fighters. Trout, who entered the bout as the undefeated WBA Light Middleweight Champion, would later transition to bare-knuckle fighting, becoming a prominent figure in the BKFC, while Alvarez continued his ascent to superstardom.

Trout’s undefeated Run & BKFC Stardom

Austin Trout boasted a 26-0 record heading into his April 20, 2013, fight against Canelo Alvarez at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. He had previously secured notable victories against fighters like Miguel Cotto (December 3, 2011, at Madison Square Garden in New York City) and Delvin Rodriguez. Following a career resurgence, trout found success in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), where he remained undefeated, amassing a 6-0 record as of November 2023.

He was stripped of his welterweight title in BKFC, having defeated UFC veterans Diego Sanchez and Luis Palomino, showcasing his adaptability and toughness in the bare-knuckle discipline.

Alvarez’s First Professional loss

Originally, Canelo Alvarez was slated to face Austin Trout in the co-main event of a card featuring Floyd Mayweather Jr. However, a contractual dispute prevented this pairing. Rather, Alvarez and Mayweather Jr. were scheduled to meet on September 14, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Despite being the smaller fighter, Mayweather Jr. defeated Alvarez by unanimous decision, wiht scores of 117-111, 116-112, and 114-114.This marked Alvarez’s first professional defeat, bringing his record to 42-1-1. Mayweather Jr. continued his undefeated streak, eventually retiring with a perfect 50-0 record after five more professional fights.

the fight generated approximately 2.2 million pay-per-view buys, becoming one of the most lucrative boxing events of 2013.