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RAWhen Amir Khan stepped up to face Canelo Alvarez in May 2016, the world knew it was going to be speed vs power — and for a few rounds, it was exactly that.
Khan moved up two weight classes to challenge Canelo for the WBC middleweight title. That alone told you everything about his mindset — fearless. From the opening bell, Amir used his lightning-fast hands, sharp combinations, and constant movement to frustrate Canelo. He wasn’t just surviving in there — he was boxing beautifully. The footwork, the angles, the flurries… for moments, he made the naturally bigger man look hesitant.
But Canelo is patient. Calculated. He doesn’t rush.
Round by round, you could see him timing Khan. Studying the rhythm. Waiting for that one mistake.
Then came Round 6.
One perfectly timed right hand. Clean. Devastating. Clinical. The kind of punch that changes everything in a split second. Khan was ahead on some scorecards, but that’s the danger of sharing a ring with Canelo — one second of vulnerability, and it’s over.
It wasn’t just a knockout. It was a reminder of what elite power looks like at the highest level.
Respect to Amir Khan for daring to be great and taking the risk. And respect to Canelo for proving once again why he’s one of the most dangerous finishers in boxing history.
Speed can win rounds.
Power can end fights. 🥊 #boxing #explore #fighter #viral
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