An in-depth look at one of boxing’s brightest superstars as he prepares to challenge a 154-pound titlist from the UK at one of the world’s most spectacular arenas when HBO Boxing’s Road to Canelo vs. Smith debuts on Saturday, September 10th at 12:45am.
At the top of this page though, you’ll find the Golden Boy Canelo vs. Smith video preview, a 30-minute special called the Countdown to Canelo vs. Smith.
So, if you’re just a fan of Canelo, or you’re gearing up for this fight in particular, you have a couple of different options to choose between to get your fix.
Canelo Alvarez (47-1-1, 33 KOs), 26, has fashioned a brilliant career, capturing junior middleweight and middleweight titles. After knocking out challenger Amir Khan last May, Canelo fulfills his commitment to fight on Mexican Independence Day weekend by challenging England’s Liam Smith (23-0-1, 13 KOs) for his 154-pound crown.
A native of Liverpool, England, Smith, 28, is one of four brothers who box professionally. The fight will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex., home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The specials visit Canelo and Smith as they train for their Sept. 17 junior middleweight title showdown.