They say styles make fights, and if that’s true then the May 8 dust-up between Saul Alvarez and Amir Khan should be one for the ages.
Both of these men are come forward fighters who can bang hard, with fast hands and good technical ability lending itself to what should be an engrossing contest.
The WBO Middleweight belt will be on the line too, and after almost a year out of the ring this is a fantastic opportunity for Khan. In that time, however, Alvarez has grown to become one of the premier pound-for-pound boxers on the planet.
Khan’s year off has been a frustrating one: he had hoped to secure a mega-fight with either Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao in 2015, but neither of those duels came to light. What is crucial is that the Brit doesn’t overlook the man stood in front of him here, Alvarez has the punch power to knock him clean off his feet.
1. Alvarez as Favourite
For the purist it would be arguable that the bookmakers’ pricing is slightly out of kilter given that Amir Khan is a former world champion. Okay, so Alvarez is the more active fighter and has looked even more destructive since stepping up to 155lb, but Khan is a hell of a boxer.
Eye-catchingly then, bet365 have made Khan the significant 10/3 outsider, with ‘Canelo’ measuring up at a stingy 2/9.
2. Predictions
The key will surely be in the natural weight disparity between these two men. As mentioned, Alvarez looks a 155lb fighter naturally, whereas for Khan – a bit lankier in frame – the step up may prove problematic. The fact that Khan has been planted on the canvas by fighters weighing 10lb less than Canelo is also of concern.
The last blemish on the Mexican’s record is a split decision loss to Floyd Mayweather; and that’s absolutely no shame in that. Since then, he has bludgeoned his way past Alfredo Angulo, Erislandy Lara, James Kirkland and even the warrior Miguel Cotto. Indeed, the fact that Alvarez schooled his South American compatriot in that bout is testament to his technical ability.
In stark contrast, Khan’s last fight was a tetchy points win over Chris Algieri, who’s game but lacking in forward motion. His suspect chin, which was demolished by the talented Danny Garcia and the unheralded Breidis Prescott, is another factor given Canelo’s KO record; which has contributed to more than 50% of his wins.
And, crucially, he is one of only two men in a decade to take a judges card from Mayweather, which shows he has that point scoring ability if required.
So backing Alvarez to win is a smart investment, and a potential method of victory looks likely to be late stoppage/points, so back the Over 9.5 Rounds mark at 11/10.
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Alvarez vs Khan Betting Odds
They say styles make fights, and if that’s true then the May 8 dust-up between Saul Alvarez and Amir Khan should be one for the ages.
Both of these men are come forward fighters who can bang hard, with fast hands and good technical ability lending itself to what should be an engrossing contest.
The WBO Middleweight belt will be on the line too, and after almost a year out of the ring this is a fantastic opportunity for Khan. In that time, however, Alvarez has grown to become one of the premier pound-for-pound boxers on the planet.
Khan’s year off has been a frustrating one: he had hoped to secure a mega-fight with either Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao in 2015, but neither of those duels came to light. What is crucial is that the Brit doesn’t overlook the man stood in front of him here, Alvarez has the punch power to knock him clean off his feet.
Contents
1. Alvarez as Favourite
For the purist it would be arguable that the bookmakers’ pricing is slightly out of kilter given that Amir Khan is a former world champion. Okay, so Alvarez is the more active fighter and has looked even more destructive since stepping up to 155lb, but Khan is a hell of a boxer.
Eye-catchingly then, bet365 have made Khan the significant 10/3 outsider, with ‘Canelo’ measuring up at a stingy 2/9.
2. Predictions
The key will surely be in the natural weight disparity between these two men. As mentioned, Alvarez looks a 155lb fighter naturally, whereas for Khan – a bit lankier in frame – the step up may prove problematic. The fact that Khan has been planted on the canvas by fighters weighing 10lb less than Canelo is also of concern.
The last blemish on the Mexican’s record is a split decision loss to Floyd Mayweather; and that’s absolutely no shame in that. Since then, he has bludgeoned his way past Alfredo Angulo, Erislandy Lara, James Kirkland and even the warrior Miguel Cotto. Indeed, the fact that Alvarez schooled his South American compatriot in that bout is testament to his technical ability.
In stark contrast, Khan’s last fight was a tetchy points win over Chris Algieri, who’s game but lacking in forward motion. His suspect chin, which was demolished by the talented Danny Garcia and the unheralded Breidis Prescott, is another factor given Canelo’s KO record; which has contributed to more than 50% of his wins.
And, crucially, he is one of only two men in a decade to take a judges card from Mayweather, which shows he has that point scoring ability if required.
So backing Alvarez to win is a smart investment, and a potential method of victory looks likely to be late stoppage/points, so back the Over 9.5 Rounds mark at 11/10.
Is this fight going to be as one-sided as the bookmakers suggest, or can you see Khan causing an upset? Make sure you sign up to bet365 before placing your bets using the JohnnyBet room code JBVIP, as you will be rewarded with a 100% bonus on your first deposit!
Read also: Alvarez vs Khan Free Betting Tips
Tags: Saul Alvarez vs Amir Khan betting odds, Canelo, boxing odds, Alvarez vs Khan betting preview, live in-play betting, Lemieux vs Tapia, De La Hoya.