Canelo takes on Billy Joe Saunders as he looks to become undisputed by the end of 2021.
A big crowd is expected at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas this Saturday night, as Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders meet in a Super Middleweight unification showdown.
WBC and WBA (Super) champion, Alvarez (55-1-2, KO37) needs little introduction, and will enjoy the support of a passionate pro Mexican crowd in Texas as he attempts to extend an unbeaten record stretching back well over seven years.
A professional from the age of just 15, Alvarez has established himself as the current pound-for-pound king of the sport.
Joseph Parker defeated Derek Chisora by a split decision before offering a rematch. Photo Credit: Matchroom Boxing
Joseph Parker claimed the vacant WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight title with a gruelling split decision win over Derek Chisora at the AO Arena in Manchester.
Chisora was making yet another pay-per-view appearance, but was in last chance territory in his ambitions of operating at the elite level.
After a bizarre bust up after the weigh in, where Chisora threatened to walk away from the contest after losing a coin toss as to who would ring walk second, Derek’s mother stepped in to calm her son down, and he eventually saw sense and relented.
Parker wins split decision over Chisora following lively encounter while Taylor and Jonas produce a sizzling scrap
JOSEPH PARKER came to life in the second half of his 12-rounder with Derek Chisora inside the Manchester Arena to eke out a split decision victory. The 116-111 score for Parker was cruel on Chisora, who again gave everything. The two tallies of 115-113 for each fighter were more in keeping with the tight, tense and at times untidy bout.
Chisora made the fastest of starts, bowling over a right hand that dropped Parker – more off balance than hurt – inside the first eight seconds. The Auckland heavyweight was then tagged by a left hook midway through the opener as the veteran went for the early finish. But Parker, the pre-fight favourite, eased into proceedings with a minute of the round to go as he bounced on his feet and let his hands go for the first time. It seemed to take Chisora by surprise.
Tough on Chisora who offered so much to the that fight.Â
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Sky s Andy Clarke has Parker winning eight of four rounds
He concedes a number of those came down to Parker landing punches in the closing 30 seconds of rounds.Â
Round 12: Chisora vs Parker
A late onslaught from Chisora s right hand, trying to end this fight as he started it. Parker is the fighter finishing the stronger, catching Chisora on the chin with a big left hand and driving him to the ropes. Chisora still managed to battle on and land a few more body shots. This one is going to be close - over to the judges!
CHISORA VS. PARKER + UNDERCARD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
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Eddie Hearn, Chairman of Matchroom Sport: What a delight to be here in Manchester ahead of a huge night of boxing this Saturday from the AO Arena, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on DAZN around the world. This is the card of the year so far. There s so much to talk about here today from the big Heavyweight main event to the Undisputed World Championship, to the World Light-Heavyweight Championship and much more.
Derek Chisora – Finchley, London – 32-10, 23 KO s – fighting Joseph Parker for the vacant WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title: