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

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Here’s how the experts see it:

THE RING MAGAZINE/RINGTV.COM

TOM GRAY: CANELO TKO 10

“By the time a trilogy bout comes around, one fighter is usually in a better place than the other. Ali was in a better place than Frazier. Gatti was in a better place than Ward. Pacquiao was in a better place than Morales. For my money, despite coming off a loss, Canelo is in a better place than GGG. The Mexican star is younger, bigger and faster. I think Canelo gets a late stoppage after punishing his rival throughout.”

ANSON WAINWRIGHT: CANELO TKO 10

“They’ve shared 24 rounds together and in some people’s eyes Golovkin is 2-0, not 0-1-1. I personally felt Golovkin deserved the nod in the first fight, but the second was very close and could have been a draw. However, the second fight was four years ago. I still feel it will take a heck of a fighter to beat GGG, but he’s 40, past his athletic peak and he’s facing a younger, better version of Canelo this time. The Mexican is supremely motivated after losing to Bivol, and his dislike for GGG will drive him and bring out that extra fire. I expect Canelo and Golovkin to treat us to another outstanding battle. Both will have moments but I feel Canelo will break Golovkin down and stop him in 10 rounds.”

LEE GROVES: CANELO UD

“Alvarez’s loss to Bivol and GGG’s triumph of Murata add a level of intrigue this match didn’t have when it was originally announced. While some see this as a potential Holmes-Ali scenario of primed champion against aged and decrepit former champion, I believe this fight can be competitive. First, GGG is capable of generating far higher volume than Alvarez, who is notoriously selective with his punches. Second, Golovkin still has one of the best jabs in the sport in terms of connect frequency and accuracy, and he proved in both previous fights that he can land it on Canelo. Finally, GGG has yet to be floored in 350 amateur fights and 44 professional bouts, and because Canelo’s KOs are more the product of attrition, I think this fight will go all the way.”

MARTY MULCAHEY: CANELO UD

“I believe Gennadiy Golovkin won the first meeting against Saul Alvarez, and that a draw would have been the best result in the rematch. I also picked GGG to win both fights. Not this time, as Golovkin has aged worse than Canelo and let’s not forget Golovkin is now 40! The first four rounds will be competitive and a jabbing contest Golovkin edges. After that, Canelo takes over and push Golovkin backwards with his usual array of hooks combined with steady bodywork. It takes its toll as Golovkin fades in the championship rounds, where Alvarez earns a points decision by scores around 116-112.”

RON BORGES: CANELO PTS

“GGG is a highly skilled, well respected former champion nearing the end of a great career. Canelo is coming off a surprisingly one-sided defeat and back down from a weight he proved not the equal to. Point being, there are questions on both sides. So, who wins such a matchup? History says don’t bet against youth and Canelo has that on his side. He is also in with a familiar opponent against whom he is 1-0-1. Many believe he didn’t win either. I’m not one of them. He won a close decision once and will do so this time but the margin will be clearer. The calendar is undefeated. This time GGG learns that sad fact of athletic life.”

NORM FRAUENHEIM: CANELO UD

“On the calendar, this fight is past due. On the clock, Gennadiy Golovkin is past his prime. The timing appears to be perfect in almost every way for Canelo to make a decisive statement in his first fight since losing to Dmitry Bivol at light heavyweight. Canelo is back at what is now his natural weight. Defeat is also an opportunity to re-awaken the motivation and the student in Canelo, who never quit learning in his ascent to stardom before Bivol. But timing can deliver the unpredictable, especially against a proud fighter with GGG’s credentials. GGG wouldn’t be the first 40-year-old to turn back the clock. Don’t be surprised if the younger version of the great middleweight shows up late. The question is how Canelo reacts when he does. Guess here: Canelo will have just enough energy to protect a scorecard lead in a decision that ends the controversy and the rivalry.”

DIEGO MORILLA: CANELO PTS

“It was a close affair when they first fought (I had GGG two points ahead from ringside, but I saw some of the wildest and most divergent scorecards ever from my colleagues), and it was just as close in the rematch, when a few more people were convinced that Canelo got it right (or at least considerably better than in the first fight). Their third encounter will be equally close, and Canelo will prevail once again. What could make this fight more interesting is that Golovkin could really go for it instead of trying to earn Canelo’s and the judge’s respect with a display of boxing skills. But Golovkin’s age and the fact that he’ll be fighting at 168 pounds virtually for the first time will make this an impossible task for the all-time great Kazak knockout artist.”

BOXING INSIDERS

DUKE MCKENZIE (FORMER THREE-DIVISION TITLEHOLDER/TV ANALYST): CANELO

“The writing must surely be on the wall for GGG, who was once considered the pound-for-pound king. Not your average KO artist, there was a silky-smooth way in which he went about his business. Long gone are the days where nobody wanted to fight him. Unfortunately, they’re queuing round the block and the wolves smell blood. Canelo must surely be chomping at the bit for an opportunity to look brilliant against his old foe. He has far less miles on the clock. Canelo can win this one with a compassionate act from GGG’s corner, who pull their man out of this one-sided affair inside 10 rounds.”

MARC RAMSAY (TRAINER): CANELO UD

“To be honest, I’m not very excited about this fight. I think we have all seen what these two boxers can do together. In a somewhat competitive fight, I see once again Saul Alvarez winning.”

STEVE FARHOOD (TV ANALYST): CANELO UD

“As close and competitive as the first two fights were, it’s difficult not to favor Canelo in this one. Not everyone is Bernard Hopkins, and it’s unrealistic to think that Golovkin can fight at his highest level at age 40. Plus, he looked vulnerable early in his most recent fight. Canelo by comfortable decision.”

JOLENE MIZZONE (MANAGER): CANELO TKO 10

“I must go with Canelo here. I think he is the type that comes back stronger after a loss and learns from his mistakes. I think GGG is a great fighter, but I think, unfortunately, age is going to be a factor here. It happens to the best of them.”

ROBERT DIAZ (MATCHMAKER, GOLDEN BOY): CANELO TKO 10

“After 24 close rounds, I truly feel that this will clearly show who the better fighter is. I am hearing a lot of questions: GGG fighting at 168, his age. Let’s not forget that Canelo had to move up to fight GGG and that GGG is the naturally bigger man. Age? OK, but he has rested his body from wars, where Canelo has more wear and tear from so much activity and more fights. In the end, let’s not start with excuses, lets enjoy a great fight of two very evenly talented fighters and two champions that do not like each other. I see the key for Canelo being the jab and working the body early, keeping the fight in the center of the ring and inside. GGG also will need to work off the jab and not allow Canelo inside. The pressure is on Canelo to win and leave no doubt. I feel like GGG will retire win, lose or draw, while Canelo needs the win after his last bout. I see a very competitive first half of the fight where Canelo can win a round and GGG wins the next one – back and forth in scoring. The second half begins to show the effect and where Canelo will take over. Canelo TKO 10.”

KATHY DUVA (PROMOTER, MAIN EVENTS): CANELO PTS

“These two have already been in two very close fights, so skill-wise, they are pretty evenly matched. However, GGG is now 40 years old and has only fought once since 2020. Canelo is coming off a loss to Bivol, so we don’t know how or if that will affect him mentally. But he has lost before, to Mayweather, and bounced right back. I am going to assume that Canelo has the capacity to deal with that. The Bivol fight was pretty punishing for Canelo, but he is only 32, and this will be his fifth fight since 2020. The combination of GGG’s advanced age and relative lack of activity gives Canelo a big edge in my estimation. And the fight will take place in Las Vegas, where the judges are always kind to Canelo. Also, a very vocal crowd will be on his side. It is true that Bivol outpointed Canelo in Las Vegas in May, but Bivol clearly outboxed and outclassed him in nearly every round, only to win by a mere two points. I am going to assume that the judges in Las Vegas still love Canelo. All of the intangibles point in Alvarez’ direction. I don’t believe that either of these guys can stop the other. In a close fight, I have to go with Canelo by decision.”

ALEX STEEDMAN (COMMENTATOR): CANELO PTS

“Without doubt and unsurprisingly, there are cracks appearing in Golovkin’s game; he’s appeared uncomfortable at times lately against opponents he would have completely dominated previously. The pace of a Canelo fight will help GGG navigate those moments perhaps and while I was really impressed with Canelo learning and adapting between their first two fights, it might be close again. I do think that if Canelo went after GGG, he might stop him late on but that would require an entirely different and more aggressive version of the Mexican. More likely we get another close, competitive and maybe disputed fight where relative youth is ultimately the difference.”

JOHN SCULLY (TRAINER): CANELO

“I will have to assume Canelo has more left than GGG does at this point. I think he will come back strong from his loss to Bivol and really do some damage in this fight. I wouldn’t be surprised if he stops GGG late in the fight or at the very least wins a clear unanimous decision.”

RUDY HERNANDEZ (TRAINER): CANELO

“The first fight I thought Golovkin won. I also had Golovkin winning the second fight 116-112, but I’m not complaining that Canelo won 115-113 – it was close. The third fight, there’s going to be a big difference. Canelo is stronger, faster and younger. There’s nothing that Golovkin brings into the third fight that Canelo won’t be able to handle. I see that fight as one-sided in favor of Canelo. Father time waits for no one. I truly believed that GGG was one of the greatest in today’s boxing era. I see Canelo stopping GGG within eight rounds. Canelo needs this win and needs to make a BIG statement, otherwise it won’t look good.”

ERIC BOTTJER (MATCHMAKER): CANELO PTS

“The two fellows have been a joy to watch. Their first two fights showed them as evenly matched fighters at the highest level. This time one of them is 40. Forty-year-olds don’t win evenly matched fights. I like Canelo by decision, even though Canelo is starting to slide as well. I thought Canelo won the rematch (GGG definitely won fight number 1) and he’ll improve on his performance here. GGG is still a dangerous dog, but he no longer can put on constant pressure. He has to marshal himself for his attacks and Canelo won’t wait. Years from now, people should remember this pair as two of the greatest middleweights who ever lived.”

WAYNE MCCULLOUGH (FORMER WORLD CHAMPION/ TRAINER): CANELO PTS

“I think the fight with Canelo and GGG will go the distance, again. GGG didn’t look great in his last fight although he got the win. Canelo walked away with an upset loss in his last fight. In my opinion, they both showed signs of getting old. Canelo should have enough left in the tank to outbox GGG, but GGG will always be in the fight and I expect the rounds to be close. Canelo by decision.”

BARRY MCGUIGAN (FORMER WORLD CHAMPION): CANELO

“Whilst I thought GGG won both their previous battles, in 2017 and 2018, he’s too long in the tooth to win this one at 40 years old. Golovkin looked good in his stoppage win against Ryota Murata, but it was noticeable that he stopped a lot of punches from the Japanese fighter. Canelo may have suffered his second defeat to the brilliant Dmitri Bivol, who moved and boxed beautifully in May this year, but that style of box/fighting is not something Golovkin can do. What’s more, Alvarez has got GGG to step up to 168 pounds – not even a catchweight of 165. Saul has all the advantages in this fight, just the way he likes it. I see a commanding points decision win for the Mexican or quite possibly a late stoppage.”

RAUL MARQUEZ (FORMER WORLD CHAMPION/COMMENTATOR): CANELO TKO

“It’s a good fight – better than most people think – but a hungry Canelo is a dangerous Canelo. Canelo by late stoppage.”

FINAL TALLY: CANELO 20-0

[jamesmcdonnell]

Very hard to make a case for GGG.

I'm not sure I can be fooked to stay up for this one really - but I've said that in the past, only to find out the fight was a total barn burner.

[mikebourkefan]

I won’t pay to watch this fight.

good thing this will be in some movie theaters for much much less than the ppv price

[squiggy]

It was a great treat when Bivol beat Canelo, and doubly so when the judges actually gave it to him. And ditto for Usyk not getting ripped off over Joshua. But it would downright cement this as my favorite boxing year in recent memory if GGG would somehow just blast Canelo into next week, take those belts from him and ride off into the sunset.

[Thomastearns]

It was a great treat when Bivol beat Canelo, and doubly so when the judges actually gave it to him. And ditto for Usyk not getting ripped off over Joshua. But it would downright cement this as my favorite boxing year in recent memory if GGG would somehow just blast Canelo into next week, take those belts from him and ride off into the sunset.

For me too.

This fight represents all that's wrong with the sport.

Some folks are complaining that the October 8 Eubank v Benn is a mismatch due to the inexperienced Conor Benn going up to 157 from WW to fight the naturally bigger more experienced Chris Eubank.

However, in that fight Eubank will have to get down to 157 and cannot put on any more the 5lbs. Therefore Eubank will be fighting at 162lbs, a far lower weight than he's probably fought at for years and years.

Then there's the fact that Benn is also much younger and liable to be more hungry, more determined to win.

Add to that the fact that the judges and referee are more likely to be neutral as there is no obvious A side here at the O2.


Now let's take a look at Canelo v Golovkin 3.

Canelo is the obvious A side and will have the judges in his pocket with his usual 4 round start.

Canelo is also fighting on his virtual home ground, the notorious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas under the auspices of his personal sanctioning body and his good friends at the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Then there's the drug testing.

What drug testing?

The PED poster boy for boxing has been juicing for years.

Everyone knows.

No one cares.

Just as long as that all lovely money keeps rolling in.


Now let's look at the fact that the already visibly slowing GGGs being pulled up to 168 for the first time in his career against an opponent who probably regularly enters the ring above 180lbs.

Then there's the matter of age. Canelo is barely 32, close to his peak, whilst GGG is the wrong side of 40.

Who believes that this fight could ever happen if the ages were reversed? Anyone?

Many of those watching on Saturday will not be aware of the full extent of the disgraceful advantages that Canelo has going into this fight.

The commentary team will not bother to inform them either.

You can rest assured that those invariously brainless mouthpieces will say nothing to dispell the audience's ignorance of these matters.

Why is that?

Basically, because they're all happy to take their considerable paychecks and mouth some hypocritical waffle on this fraud of a fight.

Money in the pocket, easy peasy.


The only possible saving grace in this travesty of matchup is the fact that this is boxing, and strange things do happen from time to time.

For that reason alone, not even the cleverest most cunning most deceitful of cheats can fix a fight 100% totally.

Not yet at any rate.

[Bandog]

I agree the Benn Eubank fight is BS. I hate catchweight fights, especially with redhyration clauses. Both have worthy opponents to fight at their own weights.
Canelo vs GGG is BS too, in terms of the timing of it. Age and weight handicaps+ judge handicaps. Canelo will be juiced up, because his career will take a huge hit if he loses, again. Hopefully GGG defys the odds and wins.

[apollo creed]

It was a great treat when Bivol beat Canelo, and doubly so when the judges actually gave it to him. And ditto for Usyk not getting ripped off over Joshua. But it would downright cement this as my favorite boxing year in recent memory if GGG would somehow just blast Canelo into next week, take those belts from him and ride off into the sunset.

For me too.

This fight represents all that's wrong with the sport.

Some folks are complaining that the October 8 Eubank v Benn is a mismatch due to the inexperienced Conor Benn going up to 157 from WW to fight the naturally bigger more experienced Chris Eubank.

However, in that fight Eubank will have to get down to 157 and cannot put on any more the 5lbs. Therefore Eubank will be fighting at 162lbs, a far lower weight than he's probably fought at for years and years.

Then there's the fact that Benn is also much younger and liable to be more hungry, more determined to win.

Add to that the fact that the judges and referee are more likely to be neutral as there is no obvious A side here at the O2.


Now let's take a look at Canelo v Golovkin 3.

Canelo is the obvious A side and will have the judges in his pocket with his usual 4 round start.

Canelo is also fighting on his virtual home ground, the notorious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas under the auspices of his personal sanctioning body and his good friends at the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Then there's the drug testing.

What drug testing?

The PED poster boy for boxing has been juicing for years.

Everyone knows.

No one cares.

Just as long as that all lovely money keeps rolling in.


Now let's look at the fact that the already visibly slowing GGGs being pulled up to 168 for the first time in his career against an opponent who probably regularly enters the ring above 180lbs.

Then there's the matter of age. Canelo is barely 32, close to his peak, whilst GGG is the wrong side of 40.

Who believes that this fight could ever happen if the ages were reversed? Anyone?

Many of those watching on Saturday will not be aware of the full extent of the disgraceful advantages that Canelo has going into this fight.

The commentary team will not bother to inform them either.

You can rest assured that those invariously brainless mouthpieces will say nothing to dispell the audience's ignorance of these matters.

Why is that?

Basically, because they're all happy to take their considerable paychecks and mouth some hypocritical waffle on this fraud of a fight.

Money in the pocket, easy peasy.


The only possible saving grace in this travesty of matchup is the fact that this is boxing, and strange things do happen from time to time.

For that reason alone, not even the cleverest most cunning most deceitful of cheats can fix a fight 100% totally.

Not yet at any rate.

yup, big money fight mockery.

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Final Press Conference



3:30 pm ET

8:30 pm UK

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How to watch Canelo vs GGG 3

United States

The fight will be available on DAZN pay-per-view for a price of $64.99 for current DAZN subscribers, and $84.98 for new subscribers, which will also include a month of DAZN in the purchase.

Alternatively, you can order the fight through traditional cable and satellite options, and if you’re looking for a different streaming option, PPV.com will have the fight for $84.99.

You can also watch the fight in select movie theaters. Tickets are on sale at Fathom Events.

United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

The fight will be available on DAZN pay-per-view in these countries. Here’s a list of prices by country:

United Kingdom and Ireland: £9.99/€9.99 for current and £17.98/€17.98 for new subscribers
Canada: $64.99 for current and $89.98 for new subscribers
Australia: $44.99 for current and $58.98 for new subcribers
New Zealand: $24.99 for current and $39.98 for new subscribers

Elsewhere around the world

DAZN will have the fight as part of its subscription package in many other countries and territories excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan. List of countries included in Latin America: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic.

In Mexico, TV Azteca will have the fight.

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Eddie Hearn Predicts 1 Million Buys For Canelo Vs. Golovkin III

“I’m not sure it was cheaper. Actually, it was $89.99 or $99.99,” said Hearn for the PPV price for Canelo-Golovkin II in 2018. “I’m not sure about that [the fight being cheaper four years ago].

“It was five years ago, six years ago. This one is going to do huge numbers. Don’t forget that Canelo vs. Bivol did over 500,000 buys on pay-per-view on DAZN. This one will do upwards towards a million buys [for Canelo vs. GGG].

“I think the first one did 1.1 or 1.2, and the second one did 1.1. I think it starts between 800,000 and a million. We’ll see what happens at the press conference and the weigh-in because they’re the key moments leading up to the pay-per-view,” said Hearn.

[jpspice]

Mate you've been banging your head so hard that you're now stuck in repeat

GGG's on dat slide bruh, most weary he's ever looked, will be an accumulation of big shots

But that means Canelo will have to learn how to throw more than a 2 punch combination. Something that neither of them seemed capable of doing in the first two fights. lol

[jpspice]

Ortiz vs Ruiz was interesting.

Ggg vs Ginger IIII isn't.
And neither was AJ vs Usyk II really.

Another nonsense fight that isn't interesting is Spence vs Craw.

Boxing is starting to really suck.

I'm just looking forward to Chocolatito takin' it to Estrada.... again!

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Canelo vs. GGG 3 weigh-in video



The Canelo vs. GGG 3 weigh-in video is expected to start at 3:30 pm ET / 8:30 pm UK..

[H8Usernames]

Ortiz vs Ruiz was interesting.

Ggg vs Ginger IIII isn't.
And neither was AJ vs Usyk II really.

Another nonsense fight that isn't interesting is Spence vs Craw.

Boxing is starting to really suck.

I'm just looking forward to Chocolatito takin' it to Estrada.... again!

Maybe I am too negative.

Joyce vs Parker should be nice.
The result of Kambosos vs Haney is interesting but the chances of a repeat performance are too great for one to want to see it.
And then we have Wilder taking on Helenius. A fight that sort of has an xfactor to it.
Another interesting one Charlo vs Tzyu.

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[daz74]

The atmosphere at the weigh in has got me hyped up
Quality under card too …
can’t wait

[KiwiRider]

Ortiz vs Ruiz was interesting.

Ggg vs Ginger IIII isn't.
And neither was AJ vs Usyk II really.

Another nonsense fight that isn't interesting is Spence vs Craw.

Boxing is starting to really suck.

I'm just looking forward to Chocolatito takin' it to Estrada.... again!

Maybe I am too negative.

Joyce vs Parker should be nice.
The result of Kambosos vs Haney is interesting but the chances of a repeat performance are too great for one to want to see it.
And then we have Wilder taking on Helenius. A fight that sort of has an xfactor to it.
Another interesting one Charlo vs Tzyu.

I think your right about this fight. GGG is just too old, he was too old in the second fight to cstch Canelo, it will be worse this time.
But there are some good fights before the end of the year. The ones you listed +
Wood Vs Lara is another good one, and hopefully Fury Vs Joshua happens.

[DrDuke]

I expected Canelo to be more aggressive at the final presser and the weigh-ins, since he acted like a bully earlier, but it seems like he realized, how awful his fake beef had looked like.

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Stats and Stakes

Saul Alvarez

Age: 32

Titles: Ring/WBC/WBA Super Middleweight (2020-Present, 2 Defenses); WBO Super Middleweight (2021-Present, 1 Defense); Lineal/TBRB/IBF Super Middleweight (2021-Present, 0 Defenses)

Previous Titles: WBC Super Welterweight (2011-13, 6 Defenses); Ring Jr. Middleweight (2013); WBC Middleweight (2015-16, 1 Defense); TBRB Middleweight (2015-17); WBO Jr. Middleweight (2016-17); Ring World Middleweight (2015-18, 2 Defenses); IBF Middleweight (2019); Lineal World Middleweight (2015-20, 4 Defenses); TBRB/Ring/WBC/WBA Middleweight (2018-Present, 1 Defense)
Height: 5’8
Weight: 167 ½ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Record: 57-2-2, 39 KO
Record in Major Title Fights: 17-2-1, 10 KO (18-2-1, 11 KO including WBA sub-title fights)
Last Five Opponents: 118-2 (.983)

Notable Outcomes, TBRB and/or Ring Rated Foes: Ryan Rhodes TKO12; Josesito Lopez TKO5; Austin Trout UD12; Floyd Mayweather Jr. L12; Erislandy Lara SD12; Miguel Cotto UD12; Amir Khan KO6; Liam Smith KO9; Gennady Golovkin D12, MD12; Rocky Fielding TKO3; Daniel Jacobs UD12; Sergey Kovalev KO11; Callum Smith UD12; Billy Joe Saunders RTD8; Caleb Plant TKO11; Dmitry Bivol L12

Additional Current/Former Titlists Faced: Miguel Vazquez SD4, UD10; Carlos Baldomir KO6; Lovemore N’Dou UD12; Kermit Cintron TKO5; Shane Mosley UD12; Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. UD12

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Gennadiy Golovkin

Age: 40

Titles: IBF Middleweight (2019-Present, 2 Defenses); WBA Middleweight (2022-Present, 0 Defenses); IBO Middleweight (2019-Present, 2 Defenses);

Previous Titles: WBA Middleweight (2013-18, 14 Defenses*); WBC Middleweight (2014-18, 7 Defenses); IBF Middleweight (2015-18, 4 Defenses); IBO Middleweight (2013-18, 12 Defenses)

Height: 5’10 ½
Weight: 167 ¾ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Los Angeles, California (Hails from Kazakhstan)
Record: 42-1-1, 37 KO
Press Rankings: #1 (TBRB, Ring, BoxRec), #2 (ESPN)
Record in Major Title Fights: 17-1-1, 15 KO (23-1-1, 21 KO including interim or sub-title fights)
Last Five Opponents: 118-4-2 (.960)

Notable Outcomes, TBRB/Ring Rated Foes: Grzegorz Proksa TKO5; Gabriel Rosado TKO7; Matthew Macklin TKO3; Curtis Stevens RTD8; Daniel Geale TKO3; Marco Antonio Rubio KO2; Martin Murray TKO11; David Lemieux TKO8; Kell Brook TKO5; Daniel Jacobs UD12; Saul Alvarez D12, L12; Sergiy Derevyanchenko UD12; Kamil Szeremata RTD7; Ryota Murata TKO9

Additional Current/Former Titlists Faced: Kassim Ouma TKO10

[Enlightened-One]

Expect Canelo to start slow, resulting in GGG enjoying success during the early rounds.

But the Mexican will gradually impose himself and start working the body.

For sure, Golovkin will be throwing far more shots, predominantly using the jab to try to keep the fight on the outside, but Canelo will be landing the more eye-catching heavy-handed combinations that will result in him winning the rounds, probably from the 4th round onwards.

I strongly suspect Canelo will wear down GGG to force the late stoppage, sometime around the 10th round.

But even if the outcome of the bout defies my expectations, by going the distance, there won't be any controversy about the judges' scorecards, because Canelo will be the clear winner of this fight.

[1013256]

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