Canelo Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KO) worked over English southpaw Billy Joe Saunders (30-1, 14 KO) last night (Sat., May 8, 2021) live on DAZN from inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex., to claim the WBO super middleweight title. Alvarez came into this main event affair as the defending WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring super middleweight champion.
Canelo opened up with early work to the body of Saunders. He kept out of trouble with quick head movement and landed the most meaningful shot early into the fight with a uppercut that nearly knocked Saunders’ mouthpiece out. Saunders fought back with unpredictable movement, a quick lead jab, and some solid power shots to surprise many in the middle rounds.
Canelo regained full control in the eighth round as he took a more aggressive approach on offense. He connected with heavy combinations to the head and body as Saunders tracked back around the large ring. Alvarez kept the pressure up until the last second of the frame.
In between rounds, Saunders had some damage appear on his right eye and seemed to have trouble seeing. His corner took a good look and eventually threw the towel in.
Check out the full fight video highlights below:
Billy Joe Saunders is dancing and soaking it all in #CaneloSaunders pic.twitter.com/8m4IBhyboR
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. . @Hennessy #HennessyFightNight pic.twitter.com/JdLYWnl63s
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
Canelo’s head movement is already on point pic.twitter.com/snsNewb6YE
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
Canelo stings Saunders with an uppercut #CaneloSaunders pic.twitter.com/UwcumUjI2r
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
Billy Joe Saunders ain’t backing down #CaneloSaunders pic.twitter.com/3urLouxZDz
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
SAUNDERS IS FEELING HIMSELF pic.twitter.com/Pb4je27N9X
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
CANELO MEANS BUSINESS. pic.twitter.com/cH2Y37vEK3
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
Billy Joe Saunders’ eye pic.twitter.com/fAUPdQ8v0z
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
CANELO IS FREAKING HYPED ? pic.twitter.com/RRSwgsDiPY
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
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