Canelo Alvarez fought against Billy Joe Saunders for the unified super middleweight championship of the world. The commentators noted that Saunders had a slight reach advantage but Canelo was relentless in his pursuit, landing several heavy shots. Saunders tried to use his jab and uppercut to counter Canelo's attacks, but Canelo's power and precision eventually took its toll.
In the 8th round, Saunders' corner stopped the fight due to an eye injury, and Canelo was declared the winner by TKO. Canelo took Saunders' WBO super middleweight title, becoming the unified super middleweight champion of the world.
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1. The event is a boxing match for the unified super middleweight championship of the world.
2. The fighters are Billy Joe Saunders and Canelo Alvarez.
3. Billy Joe Saunders is two inches taller than Canelo Alvarez.
4. Canelo Alvarez has a slight reach advantage over Billy Joe Saunders.
5. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds.
6. The rules of the fight include no standing eight count, no three-knockdown rule, and only the referee can stop the fight.
7. The fight is being held in Arlington, Texas.
8. The fight was broadcast in over 200 countries around the world.
9. Eddie Reynoso, Canelo's trainer, predicted that Canelo would knock out Billy Joe Saunders in round 7, 8, or 9.
10. The fight was stopped in the 8th round, with Canelo Alvarez winning by TKO.
11. Billy Joe Saunders was unable to continue fighting due to an injury, and the referee called a halt to the contest.
12. Canelo Alvarez is now the unified super middleweight champion of the world.