The Mexican became a bonafide four-weight world champion by winning almost every round against the Brit considered the best at super-middleweight. Alvarez opted to fight Smith six months after a fight with his fellow Brit Billy Joe Saunders fell apart. And it was Alvarez who edged the opening two rounds with his sustained pressure as Smith looked to land to the body. That same shot landed in the ninth as Smith came under serious pressure while blood streamed from his nose. Entering the championship rounds, the best Smith could hope for was to see out the final six minutes.

Source: Daily Mirror December 20, 2020 05:30 UTC