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Sergey Kovalev vs. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Betting
The World Boxing Organization World Light Heavyweight Title will be on the line November 2, 2019 when Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (52-1-2, 35 knockouts) faces Sergey Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 knockouts) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada in a fight that is scheduled for 12 rounds. This championship bout can be seen on DAZN.
When: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Why: World Boxing Organization World Light Heavyweight Title
Sergey Kovalev vs. Saul Alvarez Betting Odds
Saul Alvarez: -444
Sergey Kovalev: +346
Sergey Kovalev merits considerable respect entering this bout but the fact remains that Canelo Alvarez is at an entirely new level. Alvarez is at a peak that is a sight to behold and is the most difficult man to beat in the sport.
WBO World Light Heavyweight Title
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is ranked number one in the world and is a 29-year-old native of Guadalajara, Mexico where he still resides. Alvarez has emerged as the biggest name and marquee man draw in the sport. Alvarez stands at five feet, eight inches tall with a reach of 70.5 inches and fights from an orthodox stance.
Alvarez last stepped into the ring on May 4, 2019 when he faced Daniel Jacobs at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. At stake were the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association, and International Boxing Federation world middleweight titles. Alvarez scored a 12 round unanimous decision win.
Prior to that on December 15, 2019, Canelo faced Rocky Fielding at Madison Square Garden in New York. The World Boxing Association world super middleweight title was on the line in a scheduled 12 round bout. Alvarez got the win with a third-round knockout.
Alvarez is celebrated as a three-weight world champion and is highly acclaimed for his counter punching ability. Additionally, his body punches have proven to an effective championship weapon as well. Just as impressive is the fact that Canelo is the top ranked pound for pound boxer in the world.
Sergey Kovalev is 36 years old and a native of Russia that now resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Kovalev is also top ranked in the world and stands at six feet tall with a reach of 72.5 inches while fighting from an orthodox stance. Kovalev has held multiple light heavyweight championships and was Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 2014. His punching power is what inspired the nickname “Crusher.”
Kovalev last stepped into the ring on August 24, 2019 when he faced Anthony Yarde for the World Boxing Organization world light heavyweight title. Kovalev posted an 11th round technical knockout win.
Prior to that on February 2, 2019 Kovalev faced Eleider Alvarez in a revenge match after he lost by knockout in the first bout between the two. Kovalev extracted revenge in a 12 round unanimous decision win for the World Boxing Organization world light heavyweight title.
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