Canelo vs Khan preview and prediction: Can Amir Khan upset Canelo Alvarez?

This Saturday night, Amir Khan gets the big marquee fight he’s been wanting for years, as he headlines a major PPV against Canelo Alvarez. Khan has been very vocal about wanting this kind of fight, but he could never get Mayweather or Pacquiao to make it happen – now, he moves up to a new division to challenge for the Middleweight title.

The general opinion is that it’s too big of a move for the smaller Khan, and that Canelo’s power is going to end this fight dramatically. Many are already looking past Saturday night and talking about Canelo vs. Gennady Golovkin, just as they did a few weeks ago when Golovkin faced the horribly outmatched Dominic Wade. But all this talk of Canelo vs. GGG brings up an obvious question.

Are we overlooking Amir Khan? Can the smaller fighter pull off the upset and shock the world Saturday night?

Again, most say no, he can’t. Canelo’s size, Canelo’s power, and Khan’s questionable chin all come together to create a mountain Khan simply can not climb. But there are those who think Khan has a real shot here, and they have two very good reasons to support their argument.

The Speed of Amir Khan: Amir Khan is one of the fastest fighters in his division. He’s very good at pushing the pace, getting off quick shots, and …

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