Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - December 19, 2020

[Bard of Boxrec]

Smith has likely been preparing for this fight for a while. He’s still going to be the bigger guy in the fight.

You even said yourself he’ll have been anticipating it

Let’s say he isn’t weight drained. Do you still pick canelo?

Canelo is winning this fight whatever level of preparation Smith brings.

[Enlightened-One]

Smith has likely been preparing for this fight for a while. He’s still going to be the bigger guy in the fight.

You even said yourself he’ll have been anticipating it

Let’s say he isn’t weight drained. Do you still pick canelo?

Canelo is winning this fight whatever level of preparation Smith brings.

I’ve been on a bit of a roll recently with the accuracy of my predictions and I’ll inevitably make the wrong pick at some point in time, since boxing is known as the “theater of the unexpected” for a reason, because upsets happen, but I’m supremely confident about Canelo’s ability to beat Callum Smith.

I'll stick with the original prediction I made about a month ago.

Canelo’s going to keep swinging the axe to the trunk in order to chop down that weight drained tree down!

It’ll be like the Rocky Fielding fight, but it’ll take longer for the Mexican to force the stoppage.

Callum may initially do a Kovalev, by winning some of the early rounds, due to being the busier fighter, but Canelo will own the overall narrative of the fight, and there’ll be a sense of inevitability about the outcome, as the Brit begins to fade from round five onwards.

There’s a remote possibility that the Brit may go the distance, depending on his level of ambition (if he tries to win or tries to survive), but I’m expecting a stoppage between rounds nine and eleven.

[Bard of Boxrec]

So even if smith comes in healthy and not weight drained, you still pick Canelo

Cool, I agree

Not that it’s a particularly noteworthy prediction

[Enlightened-One]

So even if smith comes in healthy and not weight drained, you still pick Canelo

Cool, I agree

Not that it’s a particularly noteworthy prediction

To be fair, I’m nearly always one of the first few posters to submit predictions whenever someone creates a thread about a future fight. And my opinions about the outcome of bouts are stubbornly static in nature.

For instance, I submitted my prediction for the Lomachenko-Lopez fight early January, even though the bout actually took place during mid-October.

The same applies to the Dubois-Joyce and Crawford-Brook bouts.

And as you’re well aware, I don’t just follow the pack by saying the same thing everyone else says, because I despise sheep or people that prefer to live inside echo chambers.

I was the second person to submit an prediction in this thread.

[Counter-puncher]

So even if smith comes in healthy and not weight drained, you still pick Canelo

Cool, I agree

Not that it’s a particularly noteworthy prediction

To be fair, I’m nearly always one of the first few posters to submit predictions whenever someone creates a thread about a future fight. And my opinions about the outcome of bouts are stubbornly static in nature.

For instance, I submitted my prediction for the Lomachenko-Lopez fight early January, even though the bout actually took place during mid-October.

The same applies to the Dubois-Joyce and Crawford-Brook bouts.

And as you’re well aware, I don’t just follow the pack by saying the same thing everyone else says, because I despise sheep or people that prefer to live inside echo chambers.:

we'd know so much more about you, EO, if you weren't quite so reticent to talk about yourself. come on, brother, humility is an admirable quality, but it can go too far, you know.

[Enlightened-One]

we'd know so much more about you, EO, if you weren't quite so reticent to talk about yourself. come on, brother, humility is an admirable quality, but it can go too far, you know.

Exactly! And I like your humour.

The point you're alluding to with your sarcasm is absolutely spot on! I couldn't agree more.

[Finkel]

My heart says Smith by KO
My head says Canello by unrealistic UD

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Press Release | Canelo – Smith undercard: Castro, Pacheco, Espino and Williams

Marc Castro, Diego Pacheco, Alexis Espino, and Austin Williams will perform on the biggest of stages on the undercard of the World title clash between Canelo Alvarez vs. Callum Smith at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, December 19, live on DAZN in 200+ countries and territories worldwide and TV Azteca in Mexico.

The third time lucky for Castro as the amateur sensation makes his professional debut after false starts in Tulsa and Florida. The Fresno talent amassed a 177-7 record in the amateur code and won countless titles worldwide, and now the 21-year-old will finally step through the ropes, having missed out in Oklahoma due to COVID and in Hollywood with an ankle sprain.

“It’s been a crazy year, but I’m ready to get my pro career started on one of the best cards of the year, God willing,” said Castro. “The positive COVID result and the ankle injury were just little setbacks that I have fully recovered from, and I cannot wait to get started in the pros on December 19.”

Pacheco (10-0 8 KOs) moved into double figures in Mexico City in October with his eighth stoppage win – and the powerful and rangy teen takes another big step on his pro journey, with his first eight-rounder against Rodolfo Gomez Jr (14-4-1 10 KOs) in Texas.

“I’m pleased and excited that I get to close out the year on the biggest show of the year,” said Pacheco. “I’m moving up to eight rounds, which is exciting for me, and I really hope I can push on and on from here into 2021.”

Espino (6-0 4 KOs) completes the trio of Mexican-American Matchroom talents on the card, and the 20-year-old will fight for the seventh time in the paid ranks in Texas against Ashton Sykes (5-3 1 KO) and for the first time since fighting in the Lone Star state in February.

“I’m so excited for the opportunity to be on the biggest card of the year,” said Espino. “I’ve been working harder than ever, and I’m ready to put on a great show.”

‘Ammo’ Williams (6-0 5 KOs) recorded his fifth KO win from six pro-outings in Mexico City alongside Pacheco. The Houston native faces Isaiah Jones (9-3 3 KOs) in his home state for the second time, having fought in Arlington in June 2019.

“2020 was the toughest and most unexpected year of my life,” said Williams. “I was tested mentally, physically, and emotionally but I overcame all my trials! Now I get to put a guy to sleep on the biggest card of the year! Hard work, faith, and dedication always pay off!”

Castro, Pacheco, Espino, and Williams take their place on a blockbuster night, topped by Canelo (53-2-1 36 KOs) challenging Smith (27-0 19 KOs) for the Briton’s WBA and Ring Magazine World Super-Middleweight titles, and exciting Mexican pocket powerhouse Julio Cesar Martinez (17-1 13 KOs) defends his WBC World Flyweight title against Francisco Rodriguez Jr (33-4-1 24 KOs) – with more action to be added.

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https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A005973DD8920A4

Plenty of tickets left still

I'm guessing they're gonna try and get between 10k to 16k in there..

Further tickets are $105 and ringside range between $700 to $1000+

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Press Release | Canelo Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - Vacant WBC Title Now at Stake

Matchroom and Canelo Promotions have announced that the WBC World Super-Middleweight title will be on the line when Canelo Alvarez and Callum Smith clash at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday December 19, live on DAZN in 200+ countries and territories worldwide and on TV Azteca in Mexico.

Canelo (53-1-2 36 KOs) once again reaches for greatness as he challenges the WBA Super, Ring Magazine and world number one rated Super-Middleweight Smith (27-0 19 KOs) in Texas, and the addition of the WBC title adds more greatness and glamour to an already monstrous fight.

Both men have won WBC straps before, with Canelo winning belts at Super-Welterweight and Middleweight and Smith landing the WBC Diamond belt at 168lbs, and the winner on December 19 will be ordered to face WBC #2 ranked Avni Yildrim within 90 days.

“The WBC is extremely proud to have such tremendous fight for the vacant WBC Super-Middleweight title,” said WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman. “Canelo and Callum will give the world a superb closing of a difficult year and will make fans from around the world celebrate with much entertainment and enjoyment. I would like to personally praise Avni Yildirim for his exemplary collaboration to make this a reality.”

“I am delighted that the winner of this fight will be crowned the WBC World champion at 168lbs,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Canelo Alvarez is the pound-for-pound best fighter on the planet, and Callum Smith is the number one Super-Middleweight on the planet – so it is fitting for the winner to proudly wear the green and gold belt on December 19."

[alex.ua]

Canelo's granite chin will allow him to eventually catch and stop Smith.

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Seems like this has come quick!

Fight week!

[Alguiffer]

Moneyline odds at my local sports book for Canelo to win over the past two weeks: -455 to -500 to -560 to -590.

[aicheligad]

Smith will start like Kovalyov, but will end up like Fielding.

[margaret thatcher]

bang the body midget man

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DAZN Partners With Cable Companies; Offering Fight On PPV, DAZN Sub For $69.99

The sports streaming company that predicted the demise of pay-per-view in boxing has taken on pay-per-view partners for its biggest boxing event of 2020.

BS.com has confirmed that the card headlined by the Canelo Alvarez-Callum Smith super middleweight title fight Saturday night at Alamodome in San Antonio will be made available via pay-per-view, as well as through DAZN. If consumers purchase the Alvarez-Smith show through traditional cable operators, they can watch five fights on the Alvarez-Smith card on their televisions and will receive a four-month subscription to DAZN for a suggested retail price of $69.99.

Those that purchase Alvarez-Smith via pay-per-view would receive a redeemable code to watch DAZN from January through April. Even though it defies DAZN’s message for the past 2½ years, its deal with cable operators will make the Alvarez-Smith event available to approximately 55 million cable subscribers in the U.S. and creates another revenue stream to help pay Alvarez and Smith.

DAZN’s primary strategy behind taking on pay-per-view partners, despite its consistent criticism of boxing’s pay-per-view model, is to make Alvarez’s high-profile fight available to casual and diehard boxing fans that haven’t tried DAZN to this point for whichever reason.

DAZN’s surprising pay-per-view partnership was first reported Tuesday morning by Sportico.com. BS.com has learned that DAZN could partner with DirecTV, the biggest satellite provider in the United States, in time for the Canelo-Smith event as well.

If viewers watch the Alvarez-Smith card on DAZN, the streaming service with which Alvarez has partnered for his past four fights, it’ll cost significantly less than on pay-per-view. DAZN costs $19.99 per month in the United States or $99.99 for a one-year subscription, which amounts to $8.33 monthly.

DAZN officially launched its boxing program in the United States in September 2018, when it offered a card headlined by heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s seventh-round stoppage of Alexander Povetkin from Wembley Stadium in London.

Mexico’s Alvarez signed what was supposed to be an 11-fight contract with DAZN in October 2018 that could’ve become worth $365 million for the four-division champion.

That ill-fated deal effectively ended last month after Alvarez sued DAZN and his former promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, because they couldn’t come to an agreement on his purse for his upcoming fight. The 30-year-old Alvarez wanted the $35 million purse to which he believed he was entitled as per terms of the aforementioned agreement and complete control on approving his opponents.

DAZN did not want to continue paying Alvarez that amount for his fights and repeatedly turned down proposed opponents because it was paying him so much money. Alvarez and DAZN quickly came to an agreement on the Smith fight, however, after Alvarez announced November 6 that his longtime partnership with Oscar De La Hoya’s company came to an end.

Alvarez is not contractually obliged to DAZN following the Smith fight, though he is believed to be open to working with DAZN again after facing Smith. Alvarez (53-1-2, 36 KOs) and England’s Smith (27-0, 19 KOs) will fight for Smith’s WBA “super” 168-pound championship and the vacant WBC super middleweight title.

[lazboy]

We just got Dazn in Aus and it’s 2.99 a month. I subscribed last week and saw AJ Pulev. Obviously there’s a Golovkin fight and a Canelo mega fight this weekend. All up, I’m paying or have paid 2.99 for all three fights. It’s just unheard of.

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Thursday December 17 –

FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE – 12noon CT/10am PT/1pm ET/ 6pm UK



Friday December 18 – WEIGH-IN

from 11am CT/9am PT/ 5pm UK/ 10pm UK

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Callum Smith vs Canelo Alvarez fight week schedule

All times CT -

TODAY! – FIRST FACE-OFF

Wednesday December 16 – MEDIA DAY – all day:

10am: Behind the Scenes - YouTube
9am-5pm: Media Day Coverage - Twitter and Instagram
6pm: Exclusive Competition - Twitter


Thursday December 17 – FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE – 12noon CT/10am PT/1pm ET/ 6pm UK: The final press conference ahead of a huge night of action takes place at 12noon (CT) on Thursday afternoon, streamed live on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel.

10am: Behind the Scenes Day 2 - YouTube
12pm: Live Press Conference - YouTube and Facebook
6pm: Brothers in Arms - YouTube


Friday December 18 – WEIGH-IN – from 11am CT/9am PT/ 5pm UK/ 10pm UK: The weigh-in will take place at 12noon ET on Friday afternoon, streamed live on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel.

10am: Behind the Scenes Day 3 - YouTube
11am: Live Weigh-in - YouTube and Facebook
5pm: Live GGG vs Szeremeta - DAZN

Saturday December 19 – FIGHT NIGHT

10am: Behind the Scenes Day 4 - YouTube
1pm: Before the Bell - YouTube
5pm: Live Fight Night - DAZN

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Fight Picks: Canelo Alvarez vs. Callum Smith

On Saturday, boxing’s biggest star Canelo Alvarez will look to become a four-weight world champion when he challenges Callum Smith for The Ring, WBA and vacant WBC super middleweight titles at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

This intriguing looking matchup will be broadcast on DAZN, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 5:00 p.m. PT.

Online gambling group William Hill lists Canelo as a 1-5 (-500) favorite, while Smith is priced at 7-2 (+350); the draw is 22-1 (+2000).

Here’s how the experts see it:

THE RING MAGAZINE/RINGTV.COM

TOM GRAY: CANELO DECISION
“I think Smith is beyond live in this matchup, and it’s unwise to write him off. His poor showing against John Ryder, which was a mixture of Smith being below par and Ryder being red-hot, seems to have brainwashed some fans into thinking he’s overrated. He isn’t. If Smith is on form, he’s the best fighter above 160 pounds that Canelo has ever faced. He blasted out Rocky Fielding in a single round, he’s vastly superior to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and he’s both younger and fresher than Sergey Kovalev. Canelo will have to work to get inside Smith’s rangy jab and take the risk of being hit by something massive from both sides. If he’s pedestrian with his pace, as he was against Kovalev, then he could fall behind and be forced to play catchup. The issue I have is that this fight was confirmed very late. Smith will have been training for it physically, but could he really be 100-percent locked in for the biggest fight of his life before it was officially signed and sealed? A Smith knockout is a possibility, but Canelo has looked bulletproof under fire, so I see this one going the distance. Can Smith do enough to get a decision in Texas? I think Canelo gets the nod, but he’ll know he’s been in a fight and so will his fans. One thing Smith must look out for is Canelo whipping in the counter shots to body and head, so he can’t get lazy or readable with the jab. I’ll stick with Canelo, but I’m leaving the door wide open for Smith. If he pulls this off, I won’t be the slightest bit surprised.

ANSON WAINWRIGHT: SMITH UD
“I was surprised Canelo decided to go with Smith, who will hold all the physical advantages in this fight. Smith is a huge super middleweight and will hold a seven-and-a-half-inch height and eight-inch reach advantage over Canelo. That range deficit, combined with Smith’s skill, will be difficult for Canelo. Smith is also a very good puncher, so Canelo will have to be wary. However, the Mexican superstar hasn’t accomplished what he has without being able to off-set what his rivals bring to the table. I know the smaller John Ryder, who has similar physicality to Canelo, gave Smith all he could handle, so Canelo has a blueprint to follow. I just don’t believe Smith was mentally in-tune for that fight. I think Smith will keep calm-headed and use his height and reach to keep Canelo behind the jab and frustrate him for large parts of the fight. He will shock the pro-Canelo crowd to win a unanimous decision that may look a little closer on the cards but Smith won’t be denied.”

LEE GROVES: CANELO UD
“Smith should be considered a very live dog because he will sport massive advantages in height and reach and his busy jab proves he knows how to maximize those advantages. If he can keep Alvarez at bay with those jabs, Smith is very capable of winning this fight. However, Alvarez has an excellent record against taller and rangier fighters because he is patient and he is very accurate with his power punches. That marksmanship will be key in this match because Smith does get hit with a higher percentage of his opponents’ power punches than I believe a man of his frame should be. I think aspects of the Alvarez-Kovalev fight offers a preview of what will happen in this fight: Smith winning the early rounds with his jab-heavy fight plan, Canelo closing the gap logistically and mathematically in the middle rounds and pulling away late.”

MICHAEL WOODS: CANELO UD
“Expect Callum Smith to be a tick-and-a half better than he was in his last outing. Doesn’t matter. Canelo is now at that place where I see him like I saw Floyd Mayweather. He’s taking fights that he knows he will win. That’s not to say he’s a cherry picker, I’m just saying that he’s so rigorous and methodical in his approach to scouting potential foes, he knows what to do to get the win. He won’t stop Smith, Callum’s pride will not allow it, but Canelo won’t get upset on this night. Canelo unanimous decision, scores 9-3 or so.”

MICHAEL MONTERO: CANELO TKO 10
“Callum Smith is taking a massive step up in opposition on December 19. Canelo Alvarez will provide fight fans with answers to their questions about the Liverpool native. I expect Alvarez, one of the best body punchers in the game, to target Smith’s long, lean frame early and often. Although Smith has a significant height and reach advantage, I believe Canelo’s head movement will aid him in getting under Smith’s punches. After some close early rounds, the Mexican will begin to chop down the tree and push the larger man back.”

NORM FRAUENHEIM: CANELO UD
“A mark of Canelo’s emergence has been patient, measured improvement. He’s a cautious, yet sure-footed student. He’s always learning, which doesn’t figure to change against Callum Smith despite more than a year on the sidelines. Smith has some measurable advantages. He’s seven inches taller. His reach is seven-and-a-half inches longer. That adds up to a big challenge for Canelo. But head and upper-body movement should allow Canelo to step inside against a bigger man who also happens to be a very big target for the Mexican’s wicked body blows. Look for Canelo to duck Smith’s jab early and to attack his body later for a punishing victory on the scorecards.”

BOXING INSIDERS

DUKE MCKENZIE (FORMER THREE-DIVISION TITLEHOLDER/TV ANALYST): CANELO UD
“For Smith to win he will need to do something that only Floyd Mayweather Jr. has done and totally out-think Canelo. It’s difficult to see how Smith can win against arguably the pound-for-pound boss. Canelo has boxed tall, rangy fighters before. I can’t see Smith winning a points decision. He struggled against John Ryder last time out. The pound-for-pound boss is another level up from that and technically better equipped than Smith. Canelo wins a unanimous decision.”

MARC RAMSAY (TRAINER): CANELO TKO
“I like Callum Smith. He’s very well-trained by a very good coach, Joe Gallagher, and he has all the tools to give Canelo problems: he’s tall, he has long reach, good technique, fast and decent power etc. The only problem is that he’s not the first one to have those qualities. For example, a guy like [Daniel] Jacobs, and Canelo always found a solution. Alvarez by late stoppage.”

KATHY DUVA (PROMOTER, MAIN EVENTS): CANELO TKO
“I will never pick against Canelo again – learned my lesson! I expect that he will stop Smith in the second half of the fight. Smith has never faced anything like Canelo, and I doubt that he has the power to trouble him. In the end, Canelo should wear him down.”

JOLENE MIZZONE (MATCHMAKER, MAIN EVENTS): CANELO TKO 8
“I like any fight with Canelo even if it’s the mailman. I never like to trash a fight with one of the pound-for-pound fighters in the sport, but I think it is the right fight for Canelo right now. My pick of course is Canelo Alvarez, I pick him by stoppage. I will even call a round, the eighth round.”

STEVE FARHOOD (TV ANALYST): CANELO PTS
“If the Kovalev fight proved anything, it’s that a long, steady jab can at least trouble Canelo. Thus, Smith’s game plan should be fairly obvious. But Canelo’s pressure and ability to adapt will ultimately win out. I see him rallying late and upping the pressure enough to take firm control. Canelo by close decision.”

KALLE SAUERLAND (PROMOTER, SAUERLAND EVENT): SMITH TKO
“I think a lot will depend on how much time Smith has had to prepare for the fight. I do think he always keeps himself in tremendous shape, so he should be absolutely on top of his game. I think he will rise to the occasion. He had a lull in the Ryder fight. When he’s fully rehydrated after the weigh in, I expect him to be huge. He has what it takes to put away Canelo, who I still feel is a smaller guy, an absolutely great fighter, but he’s punching above his weight. Callum Smith by stoppage with a body shot in the later rounds.”

CARL MORETTI (VICE PRESIDENT OF TOP RANK): CANELO TKO 10
“Solid fight. Smith beats almost everyone at 168, except Canelo, who’s right up there with [Terence] Crawford and [Naoya] Inoue for the on-going pound-for-pound debate.”

CAMILLE ESTEPHAN (PROMOTER, EYE OF THE TIGER): CANELO SD
“I am impressed with the challenge that Canelo wanted. I believe Callum Smith to be very dangerous at 168. I think it will be a very complicated fight for Canelo but I still give him the edge. I believe he wins a close split decision.”

BILLY JOE SAUNDERS (WBO SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLEHOLDER): CANELO PTS
“It’s a fight Callum can win, but the late notice is certainly not going to help. You can never disregard Callum, he’s a good fighter, you always have to give him a shout, and especially with everything that’s at stake, you have to say he’s got a very good chance. But the Canelo camp has done the snidey thing they always do and gave him late notice. Callum needs to stay out the firing line, keep it long, and be strong at length. He needs to watch the counters and use his feet. We don’t always see Callum use his feet but in this fight he’s gonna have to. We’ll see what he can do from there. I’m hoping for a Smith win, but if I’m putting money on it, I’d say Canelo on points because you either need to knock Canelo out or completely embarrass him.”

RAUL MARQUEZ (FORMER WORLD TITLEHOLDER/ COMMENTATOR): CANELO TKO
“Canelo been off for over a year. Smith is very tall 6-foot-3 with a 78-inch reach, so it won’t be easy for Canelo to look impressive. Smith’s not a bad fighter, but he has never been on the big stage. Canelo by decision or late-round TKO.”

RUDY HERNANDEZ (TRAINER): CANELO TKO
“This fight was officially announced at 30 days’ notice, but I’m sure they were in talks way before. Smith is a good champion but not in the same league as the other champions that Canelo isn’t picking:[David] Benavidez, [Dmitry] Bivol or [Artur] Beterbiev. I don’t see Smith being a big problem for Canelo. I think Smith’s style will make Canelo look really good. It’s only competitive because Canelo carries this fight as long as it goes. Now, if Canelo wants to make a statement, he’ll go for broke right from the get-go and make it an early night. I just don’t see that. He’s never been that guy. Canelo wins by late stoppage in probably a one-sided fight.”

WAYNE MCCULLOUGH (FORMER WORLD TITLEHOLDER/ TRAINER): CANELO KO 7
“This fight could be a tough night for both fighters. Smith, the naturally bigger of the two, needs to use his reach and try to keep Canelo from getting close by using his left jabs and straight rights to the head. We know that Smith likes to trade inside but he can’t do that in this fight. He will fight hard and give everything he has to try to win. Canelo will be trying to get inside, where he uses his hard hooks and uppercuts to the body very well. He will use left jabs to break through the guard, then throw the overhand right to the head – as Smith usually has his left low. That will probably land clean on the chin of Smith and send him to the canvas for a knockout win in the seventh round or earlier for Canelo.”

ALEX STEEDMAN (COMMENTATOR): CANELO TKO
“This is one of the best matches to be made right now and Smith is a serious test for Canelo at 168 pounds. Freakish for the weight, Smith can jab, bang and is unusually effective on the inside, too. It won’t be a shock or even a surprise if he wins. But Smith hasn’t been tested yet, particularly to the body and Canelo will surely get close, applying subtle pressure behind his tight guard. Several results are possible here and most likely is a Canelo win by decision, but I’m taking Alvarez to break Smith down late.”

VICTOR SILVA (TV ANALYST): CANELO UD
“When Canelo fought Fielding, I was wondering if the reach would be a problem, it wasn’t. Now, Callum has almost eight inches in advantage and, of course, Smith is way better than Fielding. This is going to be a very interesting and close fight that I was expecting from long ago. Punching to the body would be the key for Canelo. I would go with unanimous decision for Canelo.”

Final Tally: Canelo 18-2

[Thomastearns]

Billy Joe Saunders

"But the Canelo camp has done the snidey thing they always do and gave him late notice."



And that's just one of the many Clenelo camp tricks.

Saunders is many things, but he's no mug.

[gregregegg]

I forgot how bad this undercard was. just checked it then, wow, mabey the worst undercard for such a big show iv seen. Instead of paying 40 million for the main event, skim em down to 38mill, and have a cracking undercard.... you can get a lot of great fights for 2 millionish dollars, especialy with a few from lower weights...

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[Enlightened-One]

Billy Joe Saunders

"But the Canelo camp has done the snidey thing they always do and gave him late notice."



And that's just one of the many Clenelo camp tricks.

Saunders is many things, but he's no mug.

Smith said he’s been in the gym since mid-July. He knew he was one of the favourites to land the opportunity to face Canelo.