6 days Ago By James Sweetnam, Bloody Knockout
Canelo Alvarez went head-to-head with one of the biggest trash talkers in boxing and came out on top. In his esteemed career, the Mexican has cemented his status as a combat sports legend, utilizing his phenomenal power and technical skills to compile an awe-inspiring resume. Canelo finished Liam Smith with a brutal body shot and rendered Sergey Kovalev unconscious with a thunderous right hand.
However, one of his sweetest victories came against a fighter who refused to shy away from a war of words. WOW: Floyd Mayweather reveals the major issue he had before his fight with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez Canelo Alvarez annihilated Billy Joe Saunders with a powerful shot On May 8, 2021, Canelo Alvarez went to war with Billy Joe Saunders , in front of 73,126 fans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA. In the lead-up to the bout, the Englishman had fired several verbal shots at his rival.
But when they set foot inside the ring, it was Canelo who had the last laugh. At his best, Saunders was truly exceptional, with the former two-weight world champion capable of making fantastic fighters swing at fresh air. And at points during his bout with Canelo, he was able to make the all-time great miss and land some snappy shots of his own.
Going into the eighth round, the boxing public was split over who was winning the contest. However, there was always a feeling that the crowd favorite was simply biding his time and waiting for the opportune moment to strike. When the time was right, Canelo unleashed a massive uppercut that broke Saunders’ orbital bone, consequently resulting in the Brit’s corner throwing in the towel at the end of the round.
Canelo Alvarez was getting out-boxed until he found a terrifying knockout punch to destroy a legend The victory over Saunders proved Canelo’s ability to overcome a difficult challenge beyond doubt. However, this wasn’t the first time the Guadalajara boxer had to find a massive punch to put a skilled fighter in their place. On a night he’ll never forget, Canelo was getting out-boxed until he knocked a legend out cold .
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