Callum Smith takes on Mexican superstar Canelo, but can he cause an almighty upset?
There are few figures in world boxing as big as Canelo Alvarez, which is why Liverpudlian Callum Smith has a monumental opportunity to make history.
Smith, WBA and Ring Magazine world champion at 168lbs, takes on the Mexican multi-weight world champ in Texas, but who has the edge, and what do the bookies make of the fight?
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Canelo vs Callum Smith odds: who is favourite?
Despite Smith’s significant height advantage, the bookies have installed Canelo as the big betting favourite.
The Mexican can be backed at 2/9 to win Saturday’s bout, although he’s as short as 1/7 elsewhere.
As for Smith, he’s out at 17/4 best price, with the draw priced at a chunky 25/1.
In the ‘method of victory market’, Canelo is evens to stop Smith, and a fairly tempting 15/8 to win via the judges’ scorecards.
Smith’s best chance to win also appears to be a KO (7/1), while an unlikely points win can be backed at 12/1.
Where is the money going?
Despite going in as the underdog, Callum Smith has caught the eye of punters, with 58% of all bets being places on the Brit, with Canelo attracting only 30% of the action.
While Canelo has the superior skillset and experience on the big stage, Smith’s sheer size could cause the home fighter some serious issues, despite a laboured performance against John Ryder last time out.
