The Mexican sensation drops back down to 160lbs after dismantling Britain's Rocky Fielding in his last bout, where he became a three-weight world champion.
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James OrrMay 5, 20191:32 am
EDDIE HEARN claimed Saul “Canelo” Alvarez was “rattled” after he clashed with Danny Jacobs at the weigh in ahead of the middleweight unification world title fight.
WBA and WBC champion Canelo, 28, meets IBF holder Jacobs, 32, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
But the fight almost began early as the two world champions clashed at the weight in after Jacobs went nose-to-nose with Canelo, the Mexican superstar shoved his American foe.
Jacob’s promoter Hearn told Sky Sports Alvarez, who defeated Gennady Golovkin last year to claim his belts, is more “fiery” heading into this clash.
Hearn said: “I’ve never seen Canelo Alvarez react like that.
“It was surprising, I think they both instigated it to be honest with you. It surprised me that Canelo even wanted to engage like that.
“You saw that a little bit in the Golovkin 2 fight, but this seemed a little bit more like a fiery Canelo Alvarez.
“I don’t know if that’s good news or bad news for Danny Jacobs, but he’s definitely rattled.”
- James OrrMay 5, 20191:27 am
Canelo Alvarez. Daniel Jacobs.
This is going to be fun ? pic.twitter.com/IsyGGdZQg6
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 5, 2019
- James OrrMay 5, 20191:13 am
Canelo Alvarez is set to beat challenger Daniel Jacobs in the tenth round on points in a fight which will last exactly 30 minutes, according to spread betting experts StarSpreads.com.
Using a series of variables including form, boxing style and previous fight precedents, they have predicted the likelihood of various outcomes as Canelo puts his WBA and WBC welterweight belts on the line against formidable IBF champion Jacobs in Las Vegas tonight.
Jacobs is a more than worthy opponent, but the Mexican Alvarez does have an impressive 78 per cent chance of winning the fight compared to the American's 18 per cent – with a Canelo points victory the most likely outcome of 52 per cent followed by a Canelo knockout or TKO at 26 per cent.
However, the boffins have tipped a tense fight which will not be done and dusted early on, with a 65 per cent chance that it goes all the way to the end and a judges decision.
Alvarez v Jacobs predictions from StarSpreads.com
Exact fight minutes: 30 minutes
Total rounds: 10Canelo Alvarez percentage likelihood of winning: 78%
Daniel Jacobs percentage likelihood of winning: 18%
Canelo Alvarez to win by points: 52%
Canelo Alvarez to win by KO or TKO: 26%
Draw: 2%
Fight to go the distance: 65 per cent - James OrrMay 5, 20191:10 am
RYDER GETS THE STOPPAGE! ?
A devastating right hook from @_John_Ryder_ and he puts away undefeated Bilal Akkawy in the third round! ? #RyderAkkawy #CaneloJacobs pic.twitter.com/n1dyiTPdE7
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) May 5, 2019
- James OrrMay 5, 201912:56 am
Ryder vs Akkawy
And AKKAWY is down again!
A devastating combo..
Ryder goes in again AND it's ALL OVER!
The referee stops it.
What a win for the Islington man! Biggest win of his career. He will now go on to challenge for a world title!
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