LAS VEGAS: Amir Khan was knocked out by Canelo Alvarez in sixth round.
Judge Glenn Trowbridge dad Khan down 49-46, which seemed harsh in the extreme, while Glenn Fedman scored it 48-47 to Canelo. Adalaide Byrd had it 48-47, which seemed a much fairer reflection of the first five rounds.
This crushing defeat will take some time for Amir Khan to get over, both emotionally and physically. But the Brit deserves great credit for accepting the fight in the first instance, against a guy who is naturally bigger than he is.
Khan gave a terrific account of himself in the opening rounds, proving that he was the faster, sharper boxer. Ultimately, though, Canelo’s size and power proved to be the difference.
