Unanimous Media To Produce Saul “Canelo” Álvarez Documentary

Valerie Complex
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Saul “Canelo” Álvarez is a global boxing star from Mexico with his four division world championships, and named the most undisputed middleweight champion of the world. Born on July 18, 1990, in Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico, Álvarez has captivated fans worldwide by representing his Mexican values and heritage with his amazing exploits in the ring.

The documentary will take an inside look at four division world champion and undisputed super middleweight champion of the world, icon of boxing, Saul “Canelo” Álvarez and his career-defining rivalry with fighter Triple G. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will next fight against Jaime Munguia on Saturday, May 4 in Las Vegas.

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Stephen Curry & Erick Peyton will produce, while Karla Peraza De Diaz, Brian Testuro Ivie will serve as executive producers.

“We’re honored to have the opportunity to tell the story of Canelo Álvarez, someone we have immense admiration and respect for,” said Erick Peyton & Stephen Curry of Unanimous Media. “We look forward to pulling back the curtains for audiences on Canelo’s legendary career, experiencing the moments and accomplishments that have cemented him as one of the greatest boxers of all time.”

Founded by four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry and multi-creative Erick Peyton in 2018, Unanimous Media is a multimedia company collaborating with underrepresented filmmakers, creators and writers across the entertainment industry. Unanimous Media aims to champion diverse voices and bringing a lens to narratives that need to be heard.

In 2021, they signed a multi-year, Global Talent Partnerships agreement with Comcast NBCUniversal – the first deal of its kind for the media giant. Most recently, Unanimous Media released Stephen Curry: Underrated, a documentary about Stephen Curry’s rise to prominence during his 2008 March Madness run at Davidson College and Good Times, an animated reimagination of the classic sitcom now streaming on Netflix.

Upcoming, Unanimous Media will be producing projects for the big and small screens, including 12 Days of Christmas for Amazon, Mr. Throwback for Peacock and more. Unanimous is also developing content across the podcast space via their first-look deal with Audible.

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