Canelo Alvarez Turns The Lights Out On Sergey Kovalev
Three-division world champion Canelo Alvarez takes on WBO Light Heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight (Saturday, November 2, 2019). The referee in charge of this contest is Russell Mora.
Round 1
Kovalev advances, landing more clean blows. He’s jabbing all the time, going around Canelo’s guard well. 10-9 Kovalev.
Round 2
Canelo delivers a glancing hook, and he changes levels nicely. Four-piece Kovalev, overhand right lands for Alvarez. More clean blows by Sergey. 10-9 Kovalev.
Round 3
Trading jabs, 2-1 Kovalev, awesome exchange. Fighters trading at the center, Kovalev constantly lands shots through his guard. 10-9 Kovalev.
Round 4
Canelo keeps a tight guard, but Kovalev changes levels nicely and finds open space all the time. 10-9 Kovalev.
Round 5
Canelo landed a significant right hook, followed by a big right hand. But Kovalev starts training body shots and collects more points. 10-9 Kovalev.
Round 6
Canelo is looking for body blows, powerful shots. We’re seeing a different Alvarez in this round. 10-9 Canelo.
Round 7
Kovalev jabs, but Canelo presses him and fires back with devastating blows. Combo on the ropes. 10-9 Alvarez.
Round 8
A lot of jabs from Kovalev, good exchange on both sides, fabulous round. Unsure who won. 10-10?
Round 9
Hard hook from Canelo, Kovalev warned for shoulder-checking. Canelo attacks, but Kovalev fires back with series of jabs and combos. 10-9 Canelo.
Round 10
Early clinch, fantastic blows on both sides. Man, this is a great round, fists are flying. A lot of jabs and body shots from Kovalev, Canelo is looking to finish. 10-9 Canelo.
Round 11
Canelo attacks with powerful shots. Three-piece lands and a big left hook sneaks around Kovalev’s guard!!! The follow-up right cross turns the lights out, a victory for Canelo Alvarez!
Final Result: Canelo Alvarez KO’s Sergey Kovalev (KO, round 11, 2:15)
Just take a look!
This Slow-Mo Is VICIOUS 😮#CaneloKovalev pic.twitter.com/tKVcAZRUv5
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 3, 2019
Canelo put Kovalev to SLEEP 😴 Wow #canelovskovalev (via @DAZN_USA)pic.twitter.com/uhDJd9DsUk
— BroBible (@BroBible) November 3, 2019
CANELO. WOW. 😱
#CaneloKovalev pic.twitter.com/vfQwV78C0B— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 3, 2019
🏆🏆🏆🏆#CaneloKovalev pic.twitter.com/vK80HznsLG
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 3, 2019
Hoy es el Día de los Muertos y @Canelo le dedica su victoria a todos aquellos que se nos fueron 🏆#CaneloKovalev pic.twitter.com/DbPGklR6GA
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 3, 2019
Canelo Alvarez improves the score to 53-1-2, 35 KOs while Sergey Kovalev drops to 34-2-1, 29 KOs.