Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Gennadiy 'GGG' Golovkin III | DAZN PPV - September 17, 2022

[Thomastearns]

G is gonna get a big payday. He is very happy and content with that.

After this fight G could retire happy.

Well if you can't beat them, you might as well join them, and then cash in.

Everyone else does, from Hollywood to St John's Wood.

These are the harsh realities of the modern business world.

GGG might have let the first fight result go as an aberration, but the second one left him no doubt.

One that no amount of appeasement by that self serving hanger-on, Abel Sanchez, could change.

Welcome to the corporate world Gennady Golovkin.

Take the money and run.

[apollo creed]

G is gonna get a big payday. He is very happy and content with that.

After this fight G could retire happy.

Well if you can't beat them, you might as well join them, and then cash in.

Everyone else does, from Hollywood to St John's Wood.

These are the harsh realities of the modern business world.

GGG might have let the first fight result go as an aberration, but the second one left him no doubt.

One that no amount of appeasement by that self serving hanger-on, Abel Sanchez, could change.

Welcome to the corporate world Gennady Golovkin.

Take the money and run.

Thats very true. At the end of the day money pay the bills.

G had a very tough road but he is very strong and he succeeded to get the biggest fights he could possible get.

If a 40y/o G will be able to go 12 full rounds vs Canelo then it says a lot of how strong G is.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Ruthless-RKO]

Press Release | Jesse Rodriguez vs. Israel Gonzalez Set as Co-Feature

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez will defend his WBC World Super-Flyweight title against Israel Gonzalez as the co-main event on the undercard of the trilogy clash between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Gennadiy 'GGG' Golovkin at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday September 17. The event, presented by Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions, will broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in the U.S. and Canada as well as around the world on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan).

Rodriguez (16-0 11 KOs) is in red-hot form after a sensational stoppage win over Thai star Srisaket Sor Rungvisai on his San Antonio home turf in June, his eighth round triumph coming in the first defense of the title he won after stepping in late to meet Carlos Cuadras for the vacant strap in February in Phoenix.

'Bam' extended his promotional pact with Eddie Hearn following the win over Rungivisai, and he looks to strengthen his fighter of the year claims with another strong showing as he puts the green and gold strap on the line against Mexican Gonzalez (28-4-1 11 KOs).

The 25 year old challenges for World honors for the fourth time having previously faced Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez, Kal Yafai and Jerwin Ancajas for belts at 115lbs, and the Mexican will lay it all on the line with huge support from the crowd on Mexican Independence Day weekend in Sin City.

"September 17, we are back," said Rodriguez. "It's an honor to be a part of this card and I want to thank Matchroom and Teiken for giving me this opportunity. Having the chance to fight on Mexican Independence Day weekend, as the co-main to Canelo-GGG is truly special and I plan on putting on another spectacular performance and continuing to build my legacy.

"Each fight now is more important than the last. It's not about just winning; it's how you win. That's mine and my coach Robert Garcia's job now; to look sensational each and every time we step in the ring and continue to show the world that I am one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet."

"I want to thank Matchroom but most I want to thank the champ Jesse Rodriguez for the opportunity," said Gonzalez. "I know I'll take full advantage of this and make my dream come true of becoming a World champion on September 17.

"Fighting on Canelo-GGG III card is a dream come true for Bam to showcase his talent to the whole world," said Rodriguez's trainer and manager Robert Garcia. "Thanks to Matchroom and Teiken for this huge opportunity. We will take this chance to show the boxing world that Bam is one of the most talented fighters in the world."

"I am delighted to make Jesse the first fighter on the undercard of a spectacular night on September 17," said promoter Eddie Hearn. "Jesse is the hottest property in the sport right now after his electric performances in the first half of 2022, and he's looking to build on that on the biggest possible platform.

"Israel is sure to give it everything he has got on Mexican Independence Day weekend, but I believe you are going to see another special performance from a seriously talented young fighter in Jesse."

Jesse Rodriguez's clash with Israel Gonzalez is the first bout announced for the undercard of the third installment of the classic modern rivalry between Canelo and Golovkin, with the Mexican king putting his undisputed Super-Middleweight crown on the line against Kazakhstan's reigning WBA and IBF Middleweight ruler in the most anticipated match up of 2022.

[squiggy]

G is gonna get a big payday. He is very happy and content with that.

After this fight G could retire happy.

That's not really... he could very, very comfortably have retired already, if that was his goal.

[gregregegg]

FU*KKKKKKKKKKKKKK, I saw eds post on instagram at work today and thought it was Jessie rodrigez vs cholatito on the undercard. I was buzzing thinking it was the best undercard fight ever... its some fornicating fake gonzalez from mex not nica... fukkkkkk. verry sad.

[Ruthless-RKO]

FU*KKKKKKKKKKKKKK, I saw eds post on instagram at work today and thought it was Jessie rodrigez vs cholatito on the undercard. I was buzzing thinking it was the best undercard fight ever... its some fornicating fake gonzalez from mex not nica... fukkkkkk. verry sad.

I think Choco has beaten Israel in the past.

Also. NO WAY does Hearn have that bout as an undercard.

When that happens, it’s gonna have its own show.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Press Release | Austin Williams vs. Kieron Conway Lands on Card

Austin Williams will face Kieron Conway for the vacant WBA International Middleweight title on the undercard of the blockbuster trilogy clash between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Gennadiy 'GGG' Golovkin at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday September 17. The event, presented by Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions, will broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in the U.S. and Canada as well as around the world on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan).

Williams (11-0 9 KOs) has enjoyed two standout wins in the first half of 2022 after a welcome return to action, stopping former World title challenger Javier Maciel in six rounds in London in February, before blasting away unbeaten Chordale Booker inside the opening session of their clash for the Continental Americas title at Madison Square Garden in New York at the end of April.

‘Ammo’ stepped back through the ropes in December in Las Vegas with a second round stoppage victory over Quatavious Cash ending a nine month absence from action, and his run of three impressive KO victories sees the Houston talent sit handily at #7 in the WBA rankings ahead of his second paid outing in Sin City.

Conway (17-2-1 3 KOs) fights in Vegas for the first time in the paid ranks but is no stranger to big Canelo fight nights having faced Souleymane Cissokho in May 2021 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. ‘Too Class’ was on the wrong end of a split decision in a close run clash with the Frenchman, but the Northampton man bounced back with victory in James Metcalfe’s Liverpool backyard five months later.

“It is my honor and a dream come true to open up the Canelo vs. GGG III Pay-Per-View telecast,” said Williams. “I will deliver an unforgettable experience and capture my second consecutive title in the most sophisticated way imaginable.”

“Last time out in the USA I made some mistakes, I won’t make the same mistakes twice and I’m going there to catapult my career in the right direction on one of the biggest shows of the year I can’t wait,” said Conway. “I was made for the big stage and I’m going to show it.

“Williams is a decent fighter and won’t be underestimated but he’s just another opponent to me and I’m coming to get a job done.”

“This is a cracking fight for September 17 and a tough one to call,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Ammo has come back with a bang and is looking spiteful and powerful as he moves up the WBA rankings, but Kieron came back well in his last outing in Liverpool and he won’t take a backwards step on a massive night for the Brit.”

Williams and Conway become the second bout added to the undercard on September 17 after the announcement that Super-Flyweight sensation Jesse Rodriguez will defend his WBC World title against Israel Gonzalez will be the co-main fight leading into the third installment of the classic modern rivalry between Canelo and Golovkin, with the Mexican king putting his undisputed Super-Middleweight crown on the line against Kazakhstan's reigning WBA and IBF Middleweight ruler in the most anticipated match up of 2022.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Press Release | Pacheco vs. Gonzalez added to card

Diego Pacheco has extended his promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom and will fight for his first pro title when he meets Enrique Collazo for the WBC USNBC Silver Super-Middleweight title on the undercard of the trilogy clash between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Gennadiy 'GGG' Golovkin at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday September 17.

The event, presented by Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions, will broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in the U.S. and Canada as well as around the world on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan).

Pacheco (15-0 12 KOs) has been a revelation in the paid ranks, cruising to 15-0 and ending 12 of those fights inside the distance since turning pro in December 2018.

The 21 year old has already recorded two wins inside four rounds in 2022, with his last outing in June in Mexico his first over ten rounds, and now the rangy talent gets another first with a belt on the line in his second battle over ten.

In the opposite corner stands Collazo (16-2-1 11 KOs) the 2012 Olympian and six-time Puerto Rican National champion. The 33 year old also fights for his first title in Las Vegas and both men are excited to get the chance to land their first hardware on a blockbuster night in Sin City.

"I am very excited to be extending my promotional deal with Matchroom because they've done a great job working with me as a prospect and now it's time to get into the contender's conversation," said Pacheco. "On September 17, I will be showing everyone once again that I am here to stay."

"Very excited and grateful for the opportunity to fight on this card," said Collazo. "It's going to be another historic fight between Puerto Rico vs Mexico. Proud to be representing my Island and I am very confident I will win this fight."

"I am delighted that Diego has committed his future to Matchroom," said Hearn. "Diego has taken to the pro game so well and on September 17, he takes the next step with his first title fight.

"Enrique will provide a stiff examination, but I believe Diego will show what we see in him - a future World champion and a young man that will begin climbing the rankings in the second half of the year and be hot on the heels of the contenders at 168lbs."

Pacheco's clash with Collazo is the latest bout to be added to the huge Vegas bill, with Super-Flyweight sensation Jesse Rodriguez will defend his WBC World title against Israel Gonzalez as the co-main event and Austin 'Ammo' Williams taking on Kieron Conway for the vacant WBA International Middleweight title, all leading into the third installment of the classic modern rivalry between Canelo and Golovkin, with the Mexican king putting his undisputed Super-Middleweight crown on the line against Kazakhstan's reigning WBA and IBF Middleweight ruler in the most anticipated match up of 2022.

[JoeCorrao]

I think the luster is off Canelo, GGG needs a career defining win, so that's where my money is. GGG tko in the 9th.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[RScarf1]

Cool. After GGG beats Clownelo, he can then beat Lara who should have got the win against Clownelo.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Press Release | Ali Akhmedov vs. Gabriel Rosado

Ali Akhmedov and Gabriel Rosado will clash for the IBF North American super middleweight title on Saturday September 17 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of the undercard to the trilogy clash between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Gennadiy 'GGG' Golovkin. The event, presented by Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions, will broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in the U.S. and Canada as well as around the world on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan).

Akhmedov (18-1 14 KOs), promoted by GGG Promotions, bagged a pair of wins inside the distance in 2021 in California to get his path to major title fights back on track after suffering a final round KO defeat to Carlos Gongora in their clash for the IBO strap in December 2020.

That was Akhmedov's third fight on a card topped by his fellow countryman, promoter and Kazakh legend Golovkin, and the big hitting 27 year old will be looking to use the biggest of stages to impress against the Philly star.

Rosado (26-15-1 15 KOs) enjoyed thrilling success against his last eastern European foe, landing a knockout of the year contender when he landed a stunning right hook to demolish the unbeaten Uzbek rising star Bektemir Melikuziev in the third round of their clash in El Paso in June 2021.

Rosado who boxed GGG for the World Middleweight title in January 2013, has tangled with two contenders in his recent bouts, being edged out via majority decision by Shane Mosley Jr in April after taking Jaime Munguia the distance in November - making this a must-win for the 36 year old.

"I'm happy to be a part of this show on DAZN PPV," said Akhmedov. "It is a great opportunity for me to demonstrate my skills, especially against such seasoned opponent as Gabriel Rosado. Rosado is very experienced and has a history of fighting the best talents in this division which motivates me even more."

"I'm looking forward to being a part of one of the biggest fight cards of the year," said Rosado. "This is an opportunity to do what I did against Bektemir and put myself right back in world title contention!"

"I am very happy for Ali that his next fight will be on DAZN PPV," said Golovkin. "And it will be a title fight. It gives Ali an opportunity to show everything he's capable of and make a great impression. As his promoter I have a lot of confidence in Ali and I believe the time has come for him to make a name for himself."

"This fight will be like a 4th of July," said Rosado's trainer Johnathon Banks. "It will be full of fireworks with youth vs experience."

Akhmedov's clash with Rosado is the latest addition to the stacked undercard for September 17, led by a co-main fight starring Super-Flyweight sensation Jesse Rodriguez defending his WBC World title against Israel Gonzalez.

Diego Pacheco fights for his first pro belt when he meets Enrique Collazo for the WBC USNBC Silver Super-Middleweight title and Austin 'Ammo' Williams taking on Kieron Conway for the vacant WBA International Middleweight title.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Press Release | Undercard Complete

Marc Castro, Aaron Aponte and Anthony Herrera will all take the latest steps in their pro journeys on the biggest stage of all as they complete the undercard to the trilogy clash between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Gennadiy 'GGG' Golovkin. The event, presented by Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions, will broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in the U.S. and Canada as well as around the world on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan).

Castro (7-0 5 KOs) appears on his fifth Canelo undercard since making his debut in December 2020, and the former amateur standout will meet Kevin Montiel Mendoza in his first bout over eight rounds. Castro steps through the ropes for the third time this year with a pair of points wins over six rounds already in the bag and will be tested by Mexican Mendoza (6-1-2 3 KOs) whose CV includes a split-draw with Otha Jones III.

Aponte (6-0 2 KOs) is also lacing them up for the third time in 2022, and ‘The Alien King’ is ready to mix it up against Canelo Promotions’ unbeaten prospect Fernando Molina. Aponte, who penned a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn in January, will look to add a seventh win in the paid ranks in his first eight round round clash with Molina (8-0 3 KOs), the 20 year old Mexican who also has a pair of wins over six this year.

Herrera (2-0-1 2 KOs) gets the chance to bounce back to winning ways on the biggest stage as he takes on Delvin McKinley. Herrera was held to a draw in his last outing in Mexico against the spirited Kennyn Valenzuela, and the Manny Robles trained talent is eager to get back on track in Sin City. McKinley (4-3-1 4 KOs) will have other ideas though, and the 26 year old comes into the bout having taken Olympic bronze medal man Nico Hernandez the distance earlier this month.

The trio of talent completes a stacked undercard on September 17, led by a co-main fight starring Super-Flyweight sensation Jesse Rodriguez defending his WBC World title against Israel Gonzalez.

Fireworks are promised as Ali Akhmedov and Gabriel Rosado will clash for the IBF North American Super-Middleweight title, Diego Pacheco fights for his first pro belt when he meets Enrique Collazo for the WBC USNBC Silver Super-Middleweight title and Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams taking on Kieron Conway for the vacant WBA International Middleweight title, all leading into the third installment of the classic modern rivalry between Canelo and Golovkin, with the Mexican king putting his undisputed Super-Middleweight crown on the line against Kazakhstan's reigning WBA and IBF Middleweight ruler in the most anticipated match up of 2022.

“This is a great opportunity for three talented young men to strut their stuff on the biggest stage of all,” said Hearn. “Marc, Aaron and Anthony will be soaking up the packed build-up and buzzing fight week in Las Vegas before putting their skills on display as part of a brilliant card on September 17 that is full of great fighters and clashes that promise drama, before we hit a main event that the world will stand still for.”

[Thomastearns]

If Canelo remains on his feet after 12, he wins.

Shouldn't be too difficult with his usual 4 round start.

GGG would then need to win 7 of the next 8 rounds!

All of this cold arithmetic makes Bivol's achievement even more remarkable.

[Bandog]

This fight should be boycotted by any boxing fan with a conscience.

4 years past it's expiration date, but obviously a money maker. Pathetic is the best word for it. Canelo ducked GGG, dropped his belt to avoid him, until he was past 35 and looked vulnerable. If you give Canelo credit for this you are an idiot.

Shame on GGG for cashing out, and shame on Canelo for ducking the rematch with Bivol The only good thing to come from this bout is GGG winning. The fact is, he could win 12 rounds and still lose a decision.

[apollo creed]

Its just business. If 40y/o G will go 12 rounds vs Canelo then its a good performance proving how strong G is.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[oogiebe]

I'll catch the highlights on YouTube the day after.

[KiwiRider]

I'll catch the highlights on YouTube the day after.

I figure it will be hard to watch, just as it is watching any great champion who is 5 or more years past prime.
That level of pity that anyone apart from psychopaths feel.

[Bandog]

$85 for a fight we already know the result of? F no! The undercard would put me to sleep before the main event.

[oogiebe]

I'll catch the highlights on YouTube the day after.

I figure it will be hard to watch, just as it is watching any great champion who is 5 or more years past prime.
That level of pity that anyone apart from psychopaths feel.

Totally agree. Not to mention the price.

[KiwiRider]

$85 for a fight we already know the result of? F no! The undercard would put me to sleep before the main event.

Until I read your post, I hadn't even bothered to look at the undercard. That about sums up how I feel about this whole thing.
Well, I had a look at the undercard, it would be disrespectful to the efforts of Ruthie not to

I shall evoke the Saad memorial emoticon -

[apollo creed]

It would be interesting if G will go 12 full rounds vs Canelo.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Golovkin: "Let’s Face It, I'm 40 Years Old and Nearing My Retirement"

“I’m going to retire soon anyway. With his help or without his help. Let’s face it, I’m 40 years old and nearing my retirement,” Golovkin told The Sun.

"We had very good sparring sessions back then. Those were exciting spars to watch," Golovkin explained.

“We had a normal relationship. But he then felt too much of himself. He’s now a big star so the consequences of that was probably a side effect of him shooting to fame.

“I don’t feel any hatred towards him. To me, he’s just an athlete, just another human being. Just a boxer. I guess that’s how he as a human being decided to behave and decided to think of himself, love himself and position himself.”