THE STORY
On May 7, 2016, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Amir Khan moved up two weight classes to challenge Canelo Álvarez for the WBC middleweight title. Despite Khan's speed and agility, Álvarez secured a sixth-round knockout, retaining his title and highlighting the risks of jumping weight divisions in boxing.
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Amir Khan, Canelo Alvarez
WHY IT MATTERS
This bout underscores the challenges and potential pitfalls of fighters moving up multiple weight classes to face champions, emphasizing the importance of weight class considerations in boxing strategy.