Canelo Plans To Be Light, No More Than 165 For Amir Khan

By Miguel Rivera

Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (46-1-1, 32KOs) is planning to come in a little light for his upcoming defense of the WBC middleweight championship against British boxer Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs)

Their match takes place on May 7th, and Khan will jump up by eight pounds, from 147 to 155-pounds, to challenge Canelo for his world title.

The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host the contest and HBO Pay-Per-View will carry the event.

There is no rehdyration clause in the contact, which allows Canelo to be as heavy as he wants on the night of the fight.

For some of his recent contests, Canelo rehydrated to over 170-pounds and was much bigger than his opponents.

Against a fighter like Khan, who is very fast on his feet and has very fast hands as well, Canelo is not going to pack on as many pounds between the official weighin and the night of the fight.

According to Canelo's team, the boxer is planning to come in no more than 10-pounds above the contracted weight of 155. Khan is planning to come in around 163 to 165.

"The truth is, that elusive [style of Khan] could be complicated [for Canelo), but you have to fight with everyone and especially those at the top and Amir Khan is one of those fighters t the moment," said Jose 'Chepo' Reynoso, manager and co-trainer of Canelo, to ESPN Deportes.

"We are not thinking about going up to 170 or 180 pounds [on the night of the fight]....lighter is better. The preparation will be basic. We will ensure [that there will be] fast fighters [in camp] that will force [Canelo] to take on the speed. We have good weather, and in the end will see that Khan is not going to be as fast as everyone says, or not that much faster than Canelo."