Showing posts with label Saul Alvarez. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Saul Alvarez. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Canelo Alvarez Wins Amir Khan Bout Via Knockout Now Faces Risky GGG Slugfest


Canelo Alvarez knocks out Amir Khan for the victory
 
Boxer Saul "Canelo" Alvarez retained his WBC middleweight title against challenger, Amir Khan, via a sixth round knockout on May 7, 2016. Khan was sent to the canvas via a devastating right hook from Canelo. Three months ago in the March 16, 2016 Judiciary Report article "Is Amir Khan Bulking Up For The Canelo Fight The Right Approach" I expressed this would happen via stating, "What is 10 pounds going to do against a man you would think can punch through steel when he hits people in the ring, due to his knockout ratio." In the months leading up to the fight I also tweeted on Twitter that Canelo would win (see tweets below).


Khan on the canvas from the knockout
 
You have to give Khan credit for going six rounds with Canelo. It wasn't easy, especially considering he moved up two divisions (weight class). However, it was a dangerous fight. When Khan hit the canvas, slumped to the ground, he looked like his brain took a terrible blow. It was like Canelo "punched a hole in" Khan. It was not pleasant seeing him (or anyone) laid out on the ground like that, eyes fixed and his body struggling to breathe. I hope there is no longer term damage.


Trainer Virgil Hunter (right) consoling Khan (left) after knockout
 
Canelo is a fit power puncher. It is very difficult to avoid someone like that for 12 rounds, while registering punches that count as points. The minute someone of that strength catches you in the ring the right way with a hook or uppercut, it's lights out. You have to be a power puncher as well. Khan is more known for his speed. Nonetheless, according to numbers released by ESPN, Khan pocked approximately $2,000,000 for the fight. Canelo's purse is $3,500,000 with millions more made on the backend from pay-per-view sales, endorsements and related merchandising. The fight was also a plus for Khan, who raised his profile in the boxing world, while Canelo's already bright star shined even brighter. 


Gennady Golovkin (GGG)
 
Canelo is more suited to fight boxer, Gennady Golovkin, also known as GGG (triple G). Both men are strong power punchers who can work the ring well. A potential bout would turn into a slugfest. It is the fight the fans want and are asking for on social networking. Canelo and GGG's promoters are said to be in talks about a potential match between the two.





My tweets on Twitter in the months leading up to the Canelo v. Khan fight revealing my view Canelo would win
 
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Friday, February 26, 2016

Amir Khan Bulking Up For Canelo Alvarez Fight But Will It Be Enough

 

Canelo Alvarez

Bolton born boxer, Amir Khan, has taken the fight of his life, in pursuing and agreeing to contractual terms to fight potent Mexican pugilist, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, who has won 46 of 48 fights, with only 1 draw and 1 loss to Floyd Mayweather, which is an excellent record the red-haired fighter has worked very hard for in his career. Many in the boxing world were shocked at the announcement of the Canelo v. Khan fight for a number of reasons. 

The catch weight for the fight is 155 pounds (each boxer must weight 155 pounds at the official weigh-in). Khan is used to fighting at 140 and in that range. Canelo on the other hand is used to fighting at between 160-170. However, many in boxing are joking that Canelo will show up at the weigh-in having come down from 160 to 155, but on fight night will weight 170. Between the time immediately proceeding weigh-in and fight night, Canelo is going to eat 50 Enchiladas, Huevos Rancheros and Carne Asada - and Mexican food is delicious - then try to punch a hole in Khan (LOL I'm kidding). 


Canelo

Canelo is a muscular, solid boxer, who is a great power puncher. Canelo can also take punches as well. It's a dangerous combination in a fighter, as Canelo's opponents end up staring at a boxer who can give and take punishment in the ring and you don't truly find out how hard he hits until the punches start flying and landing on fight night. Canelo is also very tricky and unpredictable. 

When you're not sure what combination a fighter, such as Canelo, is going to use and where he is going to hit you (left hook, right hook or body shot ect...) it will throw you off in the ring and leave you open to a surprise attack that results in a knockout. And in boxing, all it takes is one punch...

Amir Khan (left) is bulking up, gaining more muscle and definition. Amir has clearly been demolishing plates of Sticky Toffee Pudding (kidding). However, about a year ago when I was on Khan's Instagram page, he had a massive piece of chocolate cake, bigger than the WBC belt, on his plate, about to devour it in a Manchester cake shop (LOL).

Khan has been fighting with a more lanky, wiry frame, but he has very quick hands and moves well in the ring. When you have a boxer capable of great output, said fighter can outpoint opponents by landing more clean shots for the decision at the end of the fight (provided they don't get knocked out - a knockdown is one thing, but a knockout is quite another). 

It's also a known and regrettable fact that Khan's chin can't take much punishment and it resulted in him hitting the canvas in two notable knockouts. For Khan to have a real chance he would have to stick and move (run) the entire fight, running around the ring like Usain Bolt to stop Canelo from catching him with a massive punch. And once again, in boxing, all it takes is one punch...   
 
Amir Khan (right) and basketball star Steph Curry. Amir is gonna have to be "360 with the wrist" like Steph because Canelo is dangerous in the ring.

Boxers such as Floyd Mayweather and Leo Santa Cruz have also been quick to point out the relevant fact that Khan is jumping up two weight classes to fight Canelo and if you are not used to fighting at a certain weight, it will create difficulties for you in the ring. Many accomplished boxing trainers have pointed out this fact as well in interviews, regarding the Canelo v. Khan fight. In this Khan is taking a massive risk. For the foregoing reasons Khan is firmly the underdog.

Side Bar: one of the strongest chins in all of boxing is Canadian-Haitian Bermane Stiverne, who is as tough as nails.

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