Sergey Kovalev v Saul Canelo Alvarez 2/11/19 Sky Sports/DAZN

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I have to give credit to Canelo for making this fight. Say what you want about Kovalev, but he is still one of the best at 175. If Kovalev can keep it at range, I can see him outboxing Canelo. Thing is if it goes to the cards, Kovalev runs the risk of the decision going against him.

9/1 Kovalev PTS. I too think Kovalev will outbox him, whether he makes it to the line though is another matter.

Yeah I think it will go the distance with Kovalev getting the better of it but the decision will go to Canelo

The Mexicans head movement will be key early on if he wants to of avoid the fate of Ward and Hopkins who tasted the canvas early. After that as the action settles I think Canelo may surprise a few people by looking the puncher in the fight. Kovalev will be jabbing away keeping distance but the big meaty shots will be dug in by Canelo. Even though he's the shorter man and needs to close the gap I think he will be at his most effective when counter punching.

kovalev perhaps hasn't had long enough to let his body recover from the Yarde fight and at 36 is slowing down, but rehydration clause may be the biggest factor going against him. If he is compromised entering the ring expect to see a weaker Krusher than we are use to. That said I still expect a competitive, good fight

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Bakole v Hernandez on now on the Crolla card.

Hernandez started fast in the 1st round and pushing Bakole back. Give it to the underdog.

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Bakole chopping up Hernandez in the 2nd round with uppercuts and hooks to stop him. That was brutal punching.

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Cullen v Cash on now for commonwealth middleweight title.

Cullen is very tall and started well but Cash sharp and quick right hand knocks down Cullen in the 1st round.

Excellent fight!

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Both standing toe to toe in an all action 2nd round.

Cullen pushing Cash back, this is a frantic pace to win the round!

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Cash boxed smarter in the 3rd round, moving his head and landed bigger punches to knock Cullen's head back too win the round.

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Cash pacing himself better and landing hard and accurate punches to win 4th round.

Very hard fight for both.