WATCH: Canelo Alvarez Cruises To Decision Callum Smith, Captures Three Titles
The highly-anticipated title clash between Canelo Alvarez and Callum Smith is in the books.
On December 19, Canelo challenged Smith for the WBA (Super) and The Ring Super-Middleweight Titles. The vacant WBC gold was also at stake. Canelo vs. Smith was held inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Fans were in attendance at a reduced capacity.
The story of the fight was Canelo’s ability to walk Smith down throughout the night. Smith’s power didn’t faze Canelo and he often had his opponent backing into the ropes. Canelo’s accuracy had Smith worse for the wear. Smith was able to hold on until the final bell but the outcome was clear. Canelo was awarded the unanimous decision victory and he is now the WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring Super-Middleweight Champion.
Check out highlights of Canelo vs. Smith courtesy of the DAZN Boxing Twitter account.
Canelo's head movement continues to amaze đŻ pic.twitter.com/1KlTP1Aay6
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) December 20, 2020
This jab fake from Canelo to set up the uppercut đ pic.twitter.com/gsr4Itvjb6
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) December 20, 2020
Callum Smith had to laugh after Canelo dodged his punches in the 12th Round đ pic.twitter.com/vXnfMZSBYE
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) December 20, 2020
A CLINICAL PERFORMANCE FROM CANELO. pic.twitter.com/6ySsgDEK3w
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) December 20, 2020