LAS VEGAS – Ever the showman, Canelo Alvarez raced to the ropes only seconds after knocking out Amir Khan with a perfectly placed right hand and asked Gennady Golovkin to enter the ring. It was ...

You can find plenty of faults with the way Amir Khan managed his career heading into Saturday night’s middleweight championship showdown in Las Vegas against thudding Mexican hitter Canelo Alvarez.

Canelo Alvarez looked shaky early on with Amir Khan controlling the action at the start of the fight, but Alvarez landed one of the best right hooks of the year to score the knockout.

Amir Khan has never shied away from a challenge, including stepping up to take on the Mexican great, Canelo Alvarez.

Amir Khan is the only man to share the ring with both Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Khan, known for his speed and skills, never ducked anyone inside the ring.

Amir Khan is the only man to share the ring with both Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Khan, known for his speed and skills, never ducked anyone inside the ...

However, despite his physical advantages over Khan, Alvarez will need to rely on efficiency and punching accuracy. But he will also need to be forceful if he wants an early knockout.