Canelo Álvarez looks "white" primarily due to his red hair, freckles, and lighter skin tone, which is unusual compared to the typical Mexican appearance. His distinctive "ginger" look is actually a result of his genetic heritage, which some speculate may include a small amount of Irish ancestry through an ancestor related to the historical St. Patrick's Brigade fighting in Mexico. However, Canelo is fully Mexican by nationality and predominantly of Latin American Spanish ethnicity. His family background traces back to Mexico, specifically Guadalajara and Michoacán, and despite his looks, he identifies strongly as Mexican. The pale skin and red hair are not typical for Mexicans but can occur due to genetic variation, sometimes described as a mild form of albinism or just genetic traits inherited within his family. In summary:
- Canelo Álvarez is Mexican with Latin American Spanish roots and possibly some distant Irish ancestry.
- His red hair, freckles, and light skin give him a "white" or Irish appearance.
- This unique look caused him to be teased growing up but is part of his identity today.
- His nickname "Canelo" means "cinnamon," referring to his hair color.
- The pale skin and hair are genetic traits, not indicative of non-Mexican ethnicity.
Thus, Canelo looks white because of his natural genetic traits, which include red hair and lighter skin, but he is culturally and ethnically Mexican with possible historic Irish heritage.
