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Four-division world champion Canelo Alvarez registered a successful comeback against the previously unbeaten Callum Smith at the Alamodome. He became the first man to beat the former super -middleweight champion.

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Alvarez,30, outpointed Callum Smith throughout the fight and grabbed a comfortable win. Although he couldn’t claim it via stoppage, it was still a one-sided show from the Mexican gladiator. He silenced all doubts connected to ring-rust given his year of inactivity.

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Starting from his spectacular entrance, to being the early aggressor, Canelo Alvarez proved to be a better man in every aspect.

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5’8” Canelo was dancing against a 6’3” ‘Mundo’. However, he didn’t let it affect the game plan. Alvarez used the range smartly and outpointed Smith with brutal shots.

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Even though the fight went till the last bell, Callum Smith was done with the action and had very little to offer for Alvarez. Following a 12-round battle, Alvarez sealed the win on the margin of 119-109, 119-109, and 117-113.

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Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith: A different angle of the war

The hard-hitting body shots and combinations from both the pugilists delivered the promised aspects. Fans weren’t deprived of an action-packed event.

While the fight was alluring to watch, the images captured mid-action are equally impressive. Here are some of the best pictures from the bout, that will blow your mind.

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Canelo Alvarez gave it all inside the ring, and the pictures speak for themselves.

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Although Smith couldn’t infuse much damage, he still flexed his skills against one of the best punchers of the era.

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Read More | Edgar Berlanga, Eddie Hearn, Claressa Shields, and More React to Canelo Alvarez’s Dominant Performance Against Callum Smith

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Raj Sarkar is a UFC Sub-Group Head at EssentiallySports. Over the last four years, Raj has worked in several leading sports organizations. During this time, he has interviewed big names from the world of MMA and Boxing.

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