Emotional: Canelo Álvarez changes the life of a 79 -year -old concierge and moves all of Mexico!

In an act that has touched the hearts of millions, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, the world boxing champion, starred in an unforgettable moment during a visit to his former secondary school in Guadalajara on May 14, 2025. What began as a nostalgic return to its roots became a story of generosity and humanity that has left Mexico and the whole world with tears of emotion.

A reunion that changed everything

Canelo, who is in the midst of his preparation to face Terence Crawford on September 12 in Las Vegas, decided to visit Juan Rulfo High School, where he studied as a teenager. While traveling the halls full of memories, he found a family figure: Mr. John, the janitor he had cared for from school for more than 40 years. At 79, Mr. John still worked tirelessly, sweeping the halls and fixing the courtyards, all to keep his family.

“I stayed in shock when I saw him,” Canelo said in an interview withTelevisa Deportes. “Mr. John was always a kind man, always smiling, even when things were difficult for me at school. Seeing him work at his age broke my heart.” Canelo learned that John, father of five children and grandfather of twelve, had not been able to retire because his savings did not reach to meet his wife’s medical needs, who suffers from diabetes.

The gesture that moved everyone

Without hesitation, Canelo made a decision that would change Mr. John’s life forever. During an improvised speech in front of the students and teachers of the school, he announced that he would pay all the medical expenses of John’s wife and grant him a monthly pension for life so he could retire with dignity. But that was not all: Canelo also donated 2 million pesos to renew the school, including a new library and a gym that will bear the name of Mr. John in his honor.

“This man taught me what it means to work hard and never give up,” Canelo said, with the voice broken by emotion. “Now is my turn to return something. He deserves to rest and enjoy his family after so many years of sacrifice.” Mr. John, visibly overwhelmed, could not contain tears while hugging Canelo in front of a multitude of students who applauded between cheers and cries.

An inspiration for Mexico and the world

The news spread rapidly through social networks, where Canelo and Mexican citizens praised their generosity. “This is what makes Canelo a real champion, inside and outside the ring,” one user wrote in X. Another added: “Mr. John represents so many workers who never receive recognition. Thank you, Canelo, for seeing and acting.”

This is not the first philanthropic act of Canelo, who in the past has donated millions to children’s hospitals and foundations for children with cancer. However, this personal story has resonated deeply, showing the human side of a superstar that, despite its wealth and fame, never forgot its humble roots or the people who supported him on the road.

Canelo’s gesture has not only transformed Mr. John’s life, finally allowing him to retire and take care of his family, but has also inspired a nation. Juan Rulfo High School now looks a new brightness, and the name of Mr. John will be recorded as a symbol of gratitude and perseverance.

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