The event features a highly anticipated boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan. The proceedings begin with the singing of the national anthems of Great Britain and the United States. The fighters are then introduced, and the referee provides final instructions.
The fight is underway, with Canelo Alvarez facing Amir Khan in the middleweight division. The two fighters engage in a closely contested match, with Khan using his speed to evade Canelo's powerful punches. However, Canelo eventually catches up with Khan in the sixth round and lands a devastating right hand that knocks Khan out.
The knockout is described as chilling, and Khan's head hits the back of the mat as he falls to the canvas. Medical staff immediately attend to Khan, and he is eventually able to stand up and respond to his trainers. The fight is officially over, and Canelo is declared the winner by knockout in the sixth round.
The victory marks Canelo's 47th win, with 33 of those wins coming by way of knockout. The event concludes with the playing of music and applause from the crowd.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The event was a boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan.
2. The match took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
3. The event was part of the HBO Pay-Per-View broadcast.
4. The match was sanctioned by the World Boxing Council (WBC).
5. The referee for the match was Kenny Bayless.
6. The judges for the match were Adelaide Byrnes, Glenn Feldman, and Glenn Trowbridge.
7. The match was a 12-round fight for the WBC Middleweight Championship of the world.
8. Canelo Alvarez weighed in at 155 pounds, while Amir Khan weighed in at 155 pounds as well.
9. Amir Khan had a record of 31 victories, three defeats, and 19 wins by way of knockout.
10. Canelo Alvarez had a record of 46 victories, one defeat, and 32 wins by way of knockout.
11. The match ended in the sixth round with Canelo Alvarez winning by knockout.
12. The official time of the knockout was 2 minutes and 37 seconds.
13. Canelo Alvarez retained his title as the WBC Middleweight Champion of the world.