In pictures: Alvarez ‘monster punch’ knocks Amir Khan out
The hard-hitting Mexican dropped Khan with a straight right over a passive left jab.
LOS ANGELES: Canelo Alvarez defended his World Boxing Council middleweight belt Saturday by knocking out Amir Khan with a vicious right hand late in the sixth round of their Las Vegas title fight.
The 25-year-old hard-hitting Mexican dropped Khan with a straight right over a passive left jab that sent the Briton crumpling to the canvas with just 23 seconds left in the round.
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May 08, 2016 02:20pm
He's a tough cookie. He will get up and start from scratch again?
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May 08, 2016 02:33pm
Like they say only Knights in Armor fall in battle. It was a good match and congrats to both boxers. Canelo no doubt was better boxer.
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May 08, 2016 02:55pm
Why not this contest took place in LONDON, I am sure result was totally different in favor LEGENDARY KHAN. Good luck to you AMIR KHAN I know you will stand up strongly for the next boat.
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May 08, 2016 03:20pm
Hitting someone on the head constantly is very dangerous. Boxing cannot be called 'sport'.
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May 08, 2016 04:11pm
Never mind Amir Khan! It is only defeat that will shape you to the victory. Take it as detour of your career. You have done your best anyway!
Well done.
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May 08, 2016 05:11pm
Keep going brave Amir Khan. We are with you whether in victory or defeat. May god bless you...
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May 08, 2016 05:24pm
Khan is great inspiration for young Muslim Brits. Canelo was favourite in this fight. Canelo beating khan is not a big news but khan beating Canelo would be a history. Alas nothing happened. Khan should learn that high aspirations must be back with high efforts.
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May 08, 2016 05:56pm
Amir fought bravely.
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May 08, 2016 06:00pm
It was slated as a no contest in Vegas because in the later round the odds of Canelo knocking Amir was huge. That's exactly what happened and Canelo planned for that. Only after the 5th round did Canelo got really aggressive cause the time had come. Good smart strategic fight by Canelo.
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May 08, 2016 06:02pm
@Annu How would that be any different. You don't have the crowd in the ring with you, do you? You have to fight by yourself in the end. A true fighter fights whereever he has to.
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May 08, 2016 06:27pm
Amir has poor style. In order to get his speed he leaves himself open to be hit thus the knockout . I feel really bad for him as his boxing skills were taking him ahead on the judges cards.
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May 08, 2016 07:39pm
Good look Next time
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May 08, 2016 09:07pm
@Annu You recon that the punch that knocked Amir out would have landed far more softly in London?
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May 08, 2016 09:27pm
Saw the fight. The KO was devastating. When the KO happened, i thought that Khan would be hurt seriously. Fortunately, nothing like that happened.
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May 08, 2016 11:00pm
Well fought but hard luck
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May 08, 2016 11:03pm
@Zak agreed poor style, he was outclassed.
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May 08, 2016 11:12pm
Good knock out punch.
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May 08, 2016 11:33pm
Brave sportsman! Never scared of stronger opponent. Have fallen this time but will never give up.
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May 08, 2016 11:36pm
Great game. We are proud of this athlete .
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May 09, 2016 02:49am
I'm an Indian and was pulling for Amir! Too bad he lost. I feel his career is pretty much over at this point. Too many younger boxers out there and Amir just can't compete at that level.
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May 09, 2016 02:58am
Doesn't matter Khan. You are still a HERO!
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May 09, 2016 03:16am
This is what happens to sports persons who loose focus. Liyari didn't need boxers they need education. But then again Ali lost and won, lost and won.
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May 09, 2016 05:53am
Bravo Amigo Alvarej, weldone!
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May 09, 2016 06:19am
As a Canadian Christian.....I disagree with fighting sport or non sport. But they both tried their best....In Pakistan the money is simply not there to train with real competitors, and right kinds of tools supports... Never the less a good showing..... If you call being punched in the head a showing.
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May 09, 2016 11:05am
he has lost his focus because of lavish lifestyle. Come back to the basics and visit lyari.
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May 09, 2016 11:16am
Your victory is right around the corner. Never give up.
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May 09, 2016 01:19pm
I saw little attitude in AK before the match , probably that just killed him.
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May 09, 2016 01:26pm
Amir Khan you are a real soldier and we are proud of you.
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May 09, 2016 03:36pm
He is brave heart but has naturally weak physique and can not survive hard hitting. He was already struggling and his knock out defeat was the writing on the wall.
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May 09, 2016 03:51pm
We Love you Khan.
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May 10, 2016 08:17am
Girtay hain shahsawar hi maidan-e-jang main
Woh tifl kiya giray jo ghutno kay bal challay
Lad, you went up in weight and lost. No shame in that. Most boxers are too concerned about stepping out of their class and boxing up a weight. Amir took that chance and showed that he has got heart when most boxers would pass going up in weight.
Still all class and gutsy!
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May 11, 2016 10:34am
Khan really have to rethink and get a self assurance that he still can come out of this totally outclassed defeat, opponent was way too tough. If he fails to get enough self assurance then advise would be to see off this career.
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