Canelo Alvarez destroyed James Kirkland and won via third-round knockout Saturday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston, showcasing some serious punching power in what was expected to be a close fight.
Alvarez knocked Kirkland down in the first and was trying for a TKO in the second, but Kirkland rallied back. The third round was a different story.
Alvarez knocked Kirkland down twice. The first time he caught him with a vicious uppercut that sent Kirkland to the canvas.
The second was a powerful right cross that ended the fight:
Kirkland was laid out on the canvas afterwards and Canelo, realizing how much damage he inflicted, checked on his opponent.