But this time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, it was Canelo’s power and movement that decided a one-sided bout to inflict Smith’s first career defeat.
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Like Oscar De La Hoya said the fight will happen but it must be on Canelo’s terms, that is how the business side of boxing works. If Smith is able to move his hands fast enough, he could catch Canelo with something to put him in trouble.
Alvarez is a 12-1 favorite over Smith (23-0-1, 13 KOs). I told you I was going to give you a big fight.
“He was too good and skillful, and I was too slow tonight”.
“Any day, any time”, said the 26-year-old, according to Sky Sports.
Alvarez’s left hook to the body that put the defending champion down for the third and final time was world class.
Alvarez had won a middleweight title but vacated it for this shot at the junior middleweight championship, sparking criticism that he was avoiding the hard-punching Golovkin.
“We know what Liam brings, it’s a very tough fight but that’s what we prepare for”, Alvarez said at the pre-fight news conference with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones front and center at his showplace stadium where less than a sellout crowd is expected.
“I’ve taken this fight because it’s an opportunity to make a name for myself and establish myself as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world”. If Canelo is going to be getting over a massive payday in comparison to Golovkin for the fight, then it’s not a good deal. This fight is exactly the showcase he needs to prove that he can attract a big crowd, no matter the opponent.
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Despite the odds being piled in his favor, Canelo goes into the fight as the challenger. Smith, meanwhile, has been tested randomly by UK Anti-Doping, a British Boxing Board of Control-sanctioned agency many British fighters, managers and promoters contend is the most meticulous, effective testing organization in the sport. Before the knockout in the ninth, his blistering pace of right uppercuts continued to take a toll and he opened a cut above Smith’s right eye. An inch taller and a little stronger, Smith had never been knocked down. I was born for this and even though many people may not like it, I’m the best fighter now.we’re ready for him.
