Who Is Eleider Álvarez? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Eleider Álvarez was born on April 8, 1984, making him 40 years old in 2025. Hailing from Valladolid, Colombia, he emerged as a prominent figure in the boxing ring and has since made a name for himself on the global stage. Known for his powerful right hand and tactical acumen, Álvarez has been recognized for his significant contributions to the sport.
| Occupation | Sports |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 8, 1984 |
| Age | 41 Years |
| Birth Place | Apartadó, Colombia |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | Colombia |
Popularity
Eleider Álvarez's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Eleider Álvarez stands at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm) and maintains a weight of approximately 175 pounds (79 kg) during his fighting career, competing primarily in the light heavyweight division. His athletic build and exceptional reach have contributed to his success in the ring.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Eleider Álvarez's relationship status remains a topic of speculation. While he has managed to keep details about his personal life private, it has been reported that he enjoys a close relationship with his family, who have been a significant support system throughout his career. Fans have been curious about any romantic partners, but definitive information about a girlfriend or wife has not been disclosed.
At a very young age, Alvarez was interested in music and boxing. His mother wanted him to box full-time. His mother died when Alvarez was only 14 years old. It was then Alvarez decided to start a career in boxing.
Net Worth and Salary
Eleider Álvarez's net worth in 2025 is estimated to be around $2 million. His earnings come from various revenue streams, including boxing match purses, endorsements, and sponsorship deals. Known for his strategic approach both inside and outside the ring, Álvarez is anticipated to increase his earnings through potential future fights and business ventures.
In February 2013, Promoter Yvon Michel confirmed that Álvarez would returning to the Bell Centre on the undercard of Adonis Stevenson vs. Darnell Boone II on 22 March. Veteran boxer Nicholson Poulard (19-3, 9 KOs) was announced as his opponent and it was announced that the WBA NABA light heavyweight title would be at stake.
Poulard, known for being the brother of former world champion Jean Pascal, was on a 6-fight win streak going into the bout. Álvarez stopped Poulard in round 3 with a single combination.
Poulard collapsed to the canvas though he managed to get up on his feet, it was not enough to convince referee Marlon Wright, who waved off the fight at the 2:08 mark in the third. On 25 March, Álvarez's manager Greg Leon stated it was likely he fight Allan Green (32-4, 22 KOs) on the Lucian Bute vs.
Jean Pascal undercard on 25 May in a WBA eliminator at the Bell Centre in Montreal. On 12 June, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson announced his company, SMS Promotions would promote a card at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford on July 5 live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. Álvarez vs. Green was to headline the card.
The fight was to be fought at a 180-pound catchweight, however Green weighed 186 pounds. Álvarez came in much lighter at 178 pounds. For the fight to go ahead, Green had to pay Álvarez 20% of his purse, which worked out to be $3,000. Green withdrew from the bout the next morning claiming he had food poisoning.
Álvarez eventually fought his toughest fight against Edison Miranda (35-8, 30 KO's) on the Stevenson-Cloud undercard on 28 September at the Bell Centre. The bout the scheduled for 10 rounds. After controlling the fight from the start, Álvarez dropped Miranda after landing a right hand.
Miranda beat the count and with Álvarez trying to finish the fight, Miranda made it to end of the round. The fight went the distance with Álvarez winning 95-94, 99-90, 97-92 on the judges' scorecards.
Career, Business, and Investments
Eleider Álvarez has had a remarkable career in boxing, highlighted by his victory against Sergey Kovalev in 2018, which earned him the WBC Light Heavyweight title. In recent years, he has continued to compete at a high level, aiming for championship titles. Beyond boxing, Álvarez has also ventured into business, with investments in sportswear and sports management firms, seeking to grow his legacy outside the ring.
Álvarez made his debut at the age of 25 on 28 August 2009 against Jesse Sanders (14-6-2, 13 KOs) at the Montreal Casino. Sanders was a late replacement for Kareem Chartrand. Joachim Alcine and David Lemieux also appeared on the card in separate bouts. Álvarez won the fight via knockout in round 1. This was Sanders' last professional bout.
Álvarez fought twice more in 2009 at the Montreal Casino, closing the year with a record of (3-0, 2 KOs). Álvarez did not fight in 2010 due to VISA issues and went back to Colombia. He returned to the ring in April 2011 knocking Ernesto Zamora out after knocking him down 3 times.
Álvarez fought for his first title, the vacant WBO NABO light heavyweight title in just his sixth professional fight against Emiliano Cayetano (21-3, 12 KOs) at the Bell Centre in Montreal on 10 December 2011. Cayetano was knocked down three times in round 1, before the fight was stopped at 2 minutes, 33 seconds.
In April 2012, he knocked out Rayco Saunders before defending his WBO NABO title against future world title challenger Shawn Hawk (23-1-1, 17 KOs) at the Bell Centre on June 8. Álvarez knocked Hawk down in round 12 and won via wide scorecards of 119-108,119-108, 118-109.
This was the first time Álvarez was taken the 12 round distance in his professional career.
Álvarez was due to defend his WBO NABO title against veteran boxer Edison Miranda on 14 December 2012 at the Bell Centre, however Miranda dropped out of the fight and instead Álvarez fought Danny McIntosh, who he knocked out in 8 rounds of the scheduled 10.
Álvarez knocked McIntosh down twice in round 8, with the finishing shot being a right hand.
Social Network
Álvarez is active on social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter, where he shares training updates, insights into his life, and interactions with fans. His social media presence allows him to engage with a broader audience and maintain a loyal fanbase.
Education
Eleider Álvarez's educational background is not extensively documented; however, it is known that he pursued boxing seriously from a young age. His focus on the sport has been paramount, often leaving little room for traditional educational pursuits. Nevertheless, he has emphasized the importance of education and mentorship for younger athletes in various interviews.
In January 2014, Álvarez defeated then-unbeaten Canadian boxer Andrew Gardiner via unanimous decision, then returned to the ring in May, going the distance for the third consecutive time, this time against Alexander Johnson.
Álvarez was originally due to fight South African contender Thomas Oosthuizen for the vacant WBC Silver light heavyweight title in January instead of Gardiner. The WBA declined to sanction the bout. A week before the bout, Oosthuizen was pulled from the bout and reportedly dropped by his promotional team Golden Gloves.
Their website stated Oosthuizen had been involved in a motorcycle accident and injured. It was also reported he was 12 pounds over the light heavyweight limit at the time.
After being lightly linked to a fight with Dmitry Sukhotsky (21-2, 16 KOs) in July, it was announced it August that Álvarez would fight on Golden Gloves promoted card, headlined by British boxer Martin Murray at the Salle des Étoiles in Monte Carlo on 25 October 2014. He challenged Ryno Liebenberg (16-0, 11 KOs) for his WBC Silver title.
Álvarez won the belt scoring a round 7 stoppage. Álvarez used the first 2 rounds to test Liebenberg's shots. In round 4, Álvarez started landed more shots clean. Under the WBC rules of open scoring, the judges scorecards read 39-37 (twice - for Álvarez) and 38-38 after 4 rounds.
Liebenberg was cut due to an accidental headbutt and then deducted a point under the WBC regulations. When the fight resumed, Álvarez landed a right uppercut, however Liebenberg survived the round.
The cut over Liebenberg's left eye re-opened in round 7 and after advice from the ringside physician, referee Frank Garza stopped the fight at 1 minute, 54 seconds, giving Ávarez the win.
