The Mexican, who has already managed to take the belts into three weight classes, now has a fourth triumph to rejoice. Canelo, who through the title fight against Kovalev went up two weight classes, is also the first boxer in history to hold titles in three weight classes at one and the same time, according to CBS Sports.
He celebrated by kissing the glove on his right hand.
- I am very grateful. This is just one step in my career and my history. All I ask is that you have patience for Canelo will write history, he said after the victory, according to CBS Sports.