Canelo vs. Khan Boxing Odds and Prediction

When Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez clashes with Amir Khan Saturday in Las Vegas, it will likely be a battle that pits power against speed.

In what could be the most anticipated boxing match of the year, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez puts his WBC middleweight title on the line against Amir Khan.

Saul Alvarez vs. Amir Khan Odds

Boxing odds currently list Alvarez as a -357 favourite against Khan, who is a +275 underdog.There’s a lot to this matchup. In one corner you have Khan moving up two weight classes and hoping his speed still translates against Alvarez and his heavy punching power.

Bet current Canelo vs. Khan odds here.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Odds

It’s a fight that could even spur the interest of Floyd Mayweather. Boxing odds list Mayweather to be sitting ringside at +305 and there has also been talk that if Alvarez wins, he might call out Money Mayweather after the fight in an attempt to lure him out of retirement.

Saul Alvarez vs. Amir Khan Prediction

Moving up a couple of weight classes is no small task, even for a fighter who prides himself on speed and stamina. It’s just so hard to know how Khan will respond at a heavier weight. Will his speed suffer? Will his chin hold up against Canelo’s power? Those are questions he needs to be ready to answer. At this catch-weight, it seems unlikely that Khan will have the power to threaten Canelo with a knockout – which is bad news for Khan supporters.

If Alvarez doesn’t fear Khan’s power, there’s nothing stopping him from trying end this fight before it goes to the judges. That said, Khan is fully aware of Canelo’s power and will do everything he can to steer clear of dangerous exchanges. Even at the heavier weight class, he could push this to a decision. For the value, with current Alvarez vs. Khan odds listing +500 for a Canelo decision victory, that’s hard to pass up.

Prediction: Alvarez by decision +500