Saul Alvarez won an early victory over Billy Joe Saunders and
won the WBO World Second Middleweight Championship. During the
first seven rounds, the Briton put up a decent resistance to the
Mexican, but in the eighth he suffered a fracture of the orbital
bone and could not continue the battle. The fight took place in the
presence of 73,132 people, which allowed him to surpass the
achievement of Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks and set the record for
attendance indoors. The fight between Saul Alvarez and Billy Joe
Saunders was considered one of the most anticipated in the pin up first half of 2021. And not only
because three championship titles in the second middle weight were
at stake at once. The Mexican had the status of one of the most
popular boxers in the world, which was confirmed by his record
contract with the streaming company DAZN, and the British led an
impressive streak of 30 consecutive victories and was considered by
many as one of the most uncomfortable opponents for Canelo. The
reason is in his fighting style, which involves constant movement,
filigree jab work and keeping the opponent at a distance. Not the
best option for a four weight division champion who likes to fight
in a more open manner.