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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.

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.

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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