WBC middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (46-1-1, 32 KOs) will defend his title against Britain’s Amir Khan (31-3, 19 KOs) in Las Vegas on May 7.
The surprising match-up will take place at Canelo’s preferred catch-weight of 155 pounds – five pounds below the middleweight limit – which will also accommodate the smaller Khan, a welterweight since 2014.
The venue of the fight has not yet been announced, but will likely take place at the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which opens in…