Amir Khan will hope for more of what he was able to do in the first round, but Canelo Alvarez is coming out a little quicker here to start the second round, trying to step up the pressure and bully Khan. Canelo throws a hook, misses badly, and Khan fires back with a 1-2 that lands.
Canelo vs. Khan 2016 live results: Khan’s speed, tactics winning early rounds
Amir Khan looked good in the first round, flashing his hand speed. Can he keep it up?
Right hand to the body from Alvarez. Clinch now as Canelo misses with a hook, after Khan jabs a bit. Canelo throws a long right, it’s short. Khan moving laterally nicely so far. Khan trying to jab to the body. Canelo with a left up top, partially blocked. Khan’s speed winning the day at the moment. Canelo misses another wild right attempt.
Canelo misses another left hook, leading with it again. Khan doing a good job making Canelo miss so far. Canelo winds up a right, but Khan moves and Canelo backs off of it. Canelo trying to cut off the ring in the final minute of the round, but Khan moving well and keeping the distance he wants and needs. Khan flicks out a few jabs. Canelo now staying at distance, sort of looking at Amir as the round winds down.
SB Nation scores the round 10-9 for Amir Khan, 20-18 for Amir Khan
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