Canelo Alvarez vs. Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev Super Fight Scouting Report

Las Vegas, NV: Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden Arena in , the biggest fight of the year is finally happening: Three-Time Light World Champion and current WBO WorldChampion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs) will defend his title against WBC Franchise, WBA, Lineal, Ring Magazine World Champion and WBA World ChampionCanelo Alvarez (52-1-2, 35 KOs). These two warriors will square off in front of a packed house at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and live on DAZN for millions of viewers. Below is the scouting report for this explosive match-up:

Category Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev Saul “Canelo” Alvarez Age 36 29 Record 34-3-1 (29 KOs) 52-1-2 (35 KOs) Canelo’s power has always been one of In his last fight, a TKO his biggest assets. win over the previously He delivers unbeaten and heavy-handed thunderous , the Krusher combinations and has showed that he still has done so against some plenty of torque in his Strength of the best at both arsenal. He is also the 154 and 160 pounds. most experienced light Alvarez has proven he heavyweight champion in possesses a granite the division right now and chin and at just 29 possesses a top-notch years of age he is in as well. the prime of his career. Canelo’s willingness Sergey has been stopped in to engage with just the past. He will have to about anyone is tighten up his defense for something that may this bout considering the backfire in this power of Alvarez. Kovalev fight. Although it Weakness also tends to take his has worked out for foot off of the gas in the him in the past, the later rounds, which is significant move up something Canelo would in weight may strike surely capitalize on if it a nerve if he decides occurs here. to stand and trade with the Krusher. Kovalev’s experience is Canelo has faced one of his strongest nothing but the best assets. He has been available competition arguably the top light throughout his Experience heavyweight in the world career. He has a ton for many years and has of experience and has faced the best available been fighting in the 175-pound fighters pro ranks since he throughout his reign. was 15 years old. Regardless of what His power has been his Canelo biggest asset throughout was competing in, his his career. It will be power always managed interesting to see what to follow him there. Power Canelo can withstand when He throws with bad he gets hit by an elite intentions and has light heavyweight for the put the lights out on very first time. many top contenders and titleholders. Kovalev’s speed has been under-appreciated Alvarez has quick throughout the years. He hands and is super Speed has a quick jab that he explosive with his snaps at ease and throws combinations. devastating shots behind it. Canelo has been Critics have questioned pushed to the brink the endurance of the in recent years by Krusher in recent years, the likes of Gennady however, he was able to Golovkin, Miguel step on the gas in the Cotto and Daniel Jacobs. He has proven Endurance later rounds of his bout, with previously unbeaten time and time again powerhouse, Anthony Yarde. that he has enough A fight which ended with gas in the tank to go and he th an 11 round TKO victory will continue to for Sergey. press the action from bell to bell. Alvarez is sharp and When Kovalev commits to accurate with his his jab, it proves to be shots. He fights with Accuracy very difficult to defend confidence and knows and he seems to land it at he can end any fight will. if he can land the right shot. Kovalev’s best defense as Canelo has superb of late is his jab. If he head and body can capitalize on being movement. In recent the taller, rangier years, he has made Defense fighter then he may elite-level fighters frustrate Canelo and question whether they prevent him from finding can get going an offensive rhythm. offensively. Alvarez handled himself well during Kovalev is a gritty his two bouts with veteran and is as tough as the heavy-handed they come. However, he has . Chin been stopped before and However, the will want to steer clear world is curious to of the tough shots from see if his chin can Canelo. hold up after receiving shots from The Krusher. Canelo is a power- Sergey is an aggressive puncher with good and crafty veteran who defense and plenty of likes to stick the jab and experience in break down his opposition. championship fights. Style He still carries plenty of He likes to press the pop in his shots and is action and unload his always looking to finish power in an attempt the fight. to end the night early. He is one of the Kovalev has had big fights biggest names in the in Las Vegas in the past sport and has fought and has been the face of some of the biggest Crowd his division for a number fights in his career Support of years. Expect a portion in Las Vegas. The of those in attendance to crowd will be be pro-Kovalev for this majority pro-Canelo matchup. for his light heavyweight debut. Canelo has been a credit to the sport and has never backed In a time where big fights down from a can be hard to make, this challenge. He has fight represents built a resume that everything positive about may be the most the sport. Sergey Kovalev impressive in boxing has been arguably the best today. He’s been light heavyweight in the through the gauntlet world since 2014 and has at 154 and 160 pounds never turned down a fight and has decided to during his impressive run jump directly back at the top. He has nothing Intangibles into the fray by left to prove to the fans moving up two weight or to the sport. However, classes to face the he understands the strongest 175-pound magnitude of this fight fighter in the world. and the challenge that it Canelo is always presents. A win will looking to prove his cement his spot in history critics wrong and is and without a doubt allow motivated once again him to go down as one of to rewrite history the best light and become the new of all time. WBO Light Heavyweight champion on November

2nd. Will Canelo be able to handle the from a true 175-pounder?Will Kovalev be able to handle The Match- the body punches from Up Canelo?Will Canelo be able to maneuver around Kovalev’s jab and hit the body?Will Kovalev have the endurance to go 12 rounds? According Main Events’ matchmaker, Jolene Mizzone, “This is a true throwback fight! I wish more people in this business would put the politics aside and fight each other. Fighters make fights! Kudos to both Kovalev and Canelo!”Canelo vs. Kovalev is a 12-round fight for the WBO Light Heavyweight World Title presented by Golden Boy, Main Events and Krusher Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate, “THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING,” Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle” and Brand-New Grapefruit Crush, Flavor. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN. The title clash is one of several highlights this fight season on DAZN – an entire fall featuring boxing’s biggest matchups in one of the best schedules in boxing history. Tickets for Canelo vs. Kovalev are on sale and are priced at $1,754, $1,254, $854, $654, $404 and $204, not including applicable service charges and taxes. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849). Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.axs.com. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.MainEvents.com and DAZN .com. Follow on Twitter @GoldenBoyBoxing, @Canelo, @Main_Events, @KrusherKovalev and @DAZN_USA. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.facebook.com/SaulCane loAlvarez, www.facebook.com/thekrusher/, www.facebook.com/Main EventsBoxing and www.facebook.com/DAZNUSA/. Follow on Instagram @GoldenBoy, @Canelo, @Main_Events, @SergeyKrusherKovalev, and @DAZN_USA. Follow the conversation using #CaneloKovalev.

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