Canelo Alvarez vs. Amir Khan

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The Canelo Alvarez vs. Amir Khan boxing match took place on May 7, 2016, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This event marked Canelo's first title defense as the WBC and The Ring middleweight champion. Amir Khan, moving up two weight classes from welterweight, presented a significant challenge with his speed and agility. Despite Khan's strong start, using his jabs effectively to keep Alvarez at bay, Canelo adjusted his strategy to target Khan's body, aiming to slow him down. The fight culminated in a dramatic sixth-round knockout when Alvarez landed a perfectly timed overhand right, sending Khan crashing to the canvas. This victory improved Canelo's record to 47-1-1, with 33 knockouts. The event was notable for its potential setup for a future clash with Gennady Golovkin, who was in attendance. The knockout was widely praised as one of the most impressive in recent boxing history, showcasing Alvarez's formidable power and strategic prowess.