Bell has sounded, and we’re underway at the new T-Mobile Arena. Khan shoots a couple jabs. Jab to the body from Khan, then a hard right up top. Showing his speed there. That’s his weapon. He has legitimately great hand speed. Canelo with a jab, poking it out there at range. Khan flashing his speed again, throws four shots, a hook got in enough.
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The fight is underway in Las Vegas.
Canelo taking his time, throws a hook to the body, Khan gets off the ropes quickly. Canelo’s right cross misses. Canelo with a hook, catching Khan coming in throwing a right hand. Left hook lead from Canelo, partially blocked. Khan throwing in combination again, nothing lands. Canelo pokes out a couple more jabs. Khan with the speed again, throwing some combinations. Good start for Khan, no question about that.
Khan also moving well so far. It’s early, but he has to do that. Khan has the sort of distance he wants, and he wins the first round.
SB Nation scores the round 10-9 for Amir Khan
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