Canelo Vs Kovalev Predictions
THE FACTS
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Where is Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev taking place? MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada
When is Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev and what time does it start? Sunday 3rdNovember, 2019 – 04:00 approx (UK)
What TV channel is Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev on? Sky Sports Action
Where can I stream Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the fight via Sky Go. Thefight will also be available to stream via the DAZN website and app
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THE LOWDOWN
CANELO ALVAREZ
- After those huge yet controversial bouts with Gennady Golovkin, Canelo still just has one loss on his illustrious record and has since added two more wins; a brilliant TKO over Rocky Fielding and a unanimous decision over Daniel Jacobs.
- Canelo is the number three ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world with his only loss coming to arguably the greatest boxer of all time in Floyd Mayweather.
- Canelo moves up two weight classes from middleweight to light heavyweight so will have a considerable speed advantage over Kovalev.
SERGEY KOVALEV
- Kovalev’s knockout loss to Eleider Alvarez back in August last year did not prove to be much of a setback as he won the rematch with a unanimous decision and then went on to knock out Anthony Yarde late to set up this super fight with Canelo.
- Kovalev has always been known for his knockout power and has an impressive finishing 85% percentage from his 34 wins.
- Canelo is on a different level to the opponents Kovalev has fought before but the Mexican is a natural middleweight so Kovalev's size and power will be a threat.
THE PREDICTION
This will be a battle between the technique and speed of Canelo and the power of Kovalev. However, Kovalev's power will count for nothing if he cannot connect. Canelo's speed and movement should be enough to avoid damage and consistently counter with varied attacks to earn the points.
Winner: Canelo via Decision
At this point, it's the only question worth asking: Who will win Saturday's light heavyweight world title bout between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas?
Alvarez (52-1-2, 35 KOs), a middleweight champion, is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Daniel Jacobs in May. Kovalev (34-31, 29 KOs) won the WBO light heavyweight world title with a unanimous decision win over Eleider Alvarez in February. Kovalev defended the belt once, with an 11th-round TKO over Anthony Yarde in August.
Who takes the win? Our experts make their picks.
Dan Rafael
ESPN.com
Canelo by KO
It's an exciting and historic kind of match, and I expect a good fight. Even though Canelo is moving up two divisions to challenge Kovalev, given where each man is in his career, it's hard to pick against the younger, much fresher Canelo, who hand-picked Kovalev to fight and continues to improve in my view. The Kovalev of a few years ago probably beats Canelo handily. Now, the tide has turned. I like Canelo to wear Kovalev down and stop him late.
Timothy Bradley Jr.
ESPN boxing analyst/former champion
Canelo by KO9
I pick Canelo to win late, in a ninth-round stoppage, after he softens Kovalev with body punches. Canelo will play it safe early, and he will look for sharp counterpunches. Once Canelo realizes Kovalev is not physically stronger inside the pocket, he will design an ambush plan to finish Kovalev.
Juan Manuel Marquez
ESPN Deportes boxing analyst/former champion
Canelo by KO
If Kovalev wants to win this fight, he needs to go for the KO. He will never win this fight on the judges' scorecards. Not happening. Canelo's body punches will give him the victory.
Mark Kriegel
ESPN boxing analyst
Canelo by decision/late KO
Canelo didn't ask for Artur Beterbiev. Or Alexander Gvozdyk, the former WBC champ, before Beterbiev took him out. Or Dimitry Bivol, who has the WBA strap. Canelo didn't ask for a light heavyweight title so much as he specifically asked for Kovalev. He sees something. Not only does Kovalev remain the biggest name at 175 pounds, but he's also the most vulnerable of the champions, as his recent win over Anthony Yarde would suggest. He isn't young, at 36. His résumé includes a couple of knockout losses and years of hard living. That doesn't mean this isn't a considerable risk for Canelo. Kovalev has length, size and a big, long, strong as hell jab. But I see Canelo outboxing Kovalev and breaking him down to the body. Canelo by decision, though there's an outside chance of a late stoppage.
Nick Parkinson
ESPN UK
Canelo by decision/late KO
Stepping up to light heavyweight, after operating mostly at middleweight in recent years, is a big task for Canelo, but his speed, variety and quality will ensure that he wins either by decision or by late stoppage. Look for Canelo's crunching body shots to hurt Kovalev and possibly leave the judges' redundant. Kovalev has looked vulnerable to the body in recent fights, and Canelo is in hot form.
Teddy Atlas
ESPN boxing analyst
Canelo Vs Kovalev Predictions
Canelo by KO
Kovalev is at that age where it can show on a fighter, and it already has. Plus, that difficult fight with Yarde in August, with no time to recover, can be a recipe for disaster. Where Yarde ran out of gas, I'm betting Canelo doesn't and scores a late-round stoppage.
Nigel Collins
ESPN.com
Canelo by KO
Size won't be the deciding factor. Alvarez weighted 167.25 for his fight with Rocky Fielding and was probably a light heavyweight by the time he entered the ring. Kovalev might have a slight edge in punching power, but Canelo is better in every other aspect. Just like Andre Ward, Alvarez will stop Kovalev with body shots.
Canelo Vs Kovalev Expert Predictions
Steve Kim
ESPN.com
Kovalev by decision
Kovalev is a career-long light heavyweight, and for as good as Canelo is, he is moving up two weight classes to face him. Kovalev might be vulnerable to the body, but Canelo still has to get past Kovalev's jab to get there. I like Kovalev to box, keep things on the outside and methodically win a decision.
Eric Raskin
Showtime Boxing
Canelo by unanimous decision
From the moment this fight was rumored, even before Kovalev looked shaky against Yarde, it struck me as a perfect style matchup for Canelo. Kovalev doesn't have the pop in his mitts that he once did, and Alvarez is such a skilled defensive fighter that the threat of the bigger man having that 'puncher's chance' seems minimal. Canelo will be too quick and slick, will bang the body effectively and will pile up rounds, but I suspect Kovalev's pride will carry him across the finish line as Alvarez captures a wide decision.
Charles Moynihan
ESPN bureau producer
Canelo by KO8
Canelo is an underrated defensive fighter and will nullify Kovalev's jab and reach advantage while fighting inside. His work to the body will ultimately be the difference. Canelo by eighth-round knockout.
Canelo Alvarez Vs Kovalev Predictions
Salvador Rodriguez
ESPNdeportes.com
Canelo by decision
Alvarez has a tough task moving up from 160 to 175 pounds in search of a title in a fourth division. It's true that Kovalev is not at his best, but I doubt it will be an easy fight for Canelo. Alvarez has polished his style with trainer Eddy Reynoso, and he has better technique and speed, and that will be a problem for Kovalev when he tries to get close. I expect Canelo to win by decision.
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Bernardo Pilatti
Boxing analyst
Kovalev by TKO
Kovalev is bigger and stronger, uses the jab better than most fighters and has adjusted his style to fight from the outside, resorting many times to counter-punching. Canelo, who could be exposed by trying to get inside to connect his punches, will get into the ring heavier and slower. His speed and power at middleweight won't make a difference. Except for Rocky Fielding, Canelo has not knocked out anyone in the past three years. On paper, Kovalev should hurt him with his power shots and force a stop late in the fight.
David Faitelson
ESPN Deportes
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Canelo by TKO
Canelo's speed and body work will be the difference against the bigger Kovalev, whose best days are in the past. A younger and stronger Canelo will dominate Kovalev, who's in a decline.