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Canelo Alvarez becomes new 168lb Champion

Canelo Alvarez left the Alamodome with two more world championship belts after displaying a masterclass performance against Callum Smith. As a result, Canelo now displays the WBA and WBC 168lb titles in his trophy case. As well as the Super Middleweight Ring Magazine championship. He now becomes a four-weight division champion.

Alvarez was able to secure the victory in large part due to his ability to get inside on the 6 foot 3 inch Smith. Canelo was dominant on the scorecards and out struck the previous champ, 209 to 97.