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Gennady Golovkin vs. Saul Alvarez

2017-09-18T21:41:05Z

Silvermiles:

[[File:GolovkinCanelo.jpg|250px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>2160855</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Middleweight Title''' (3rd defense by Golovkin)
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Middleweight Title''' (18th defense by Golovkin)
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Middleweight Title''' (4th defense by Golovkin)
*'''[[The Ring Magazine]] Middleweight Title''' (2nd defense by Alvarez)
*'''[[International Boxing Organization]] Middleweight Title''' (16th defense by Golovkin)
* Battle for the BoxRec number one 160 pound worldwide ranking, Gennady Golovkin defending his titular belts against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez
* 160 pound weight limit established mandatory unless a catch weight is mutually agreed upon before the bout by the titular sanctioning bodies
* Álvarez did not pay WBC nor IBO sanction fee. If he had won, both title would have become vacant.
* WBC offered a special "Huichol" crafted commemorative belt to the winner, which Canelo probably would not have accepted.
* WBA offered a special version of their Super belt, with the names of both fighters engraved on gold plates.

After Alvarez defeated [[Julio Cesar Chavez]] by 12 round decision in the televised HBO main event on Saturday, May 7, 2017, Gennady Golovkin alias 'GGG', present at ringside for the T-Mobile Arena at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, entered the ring after the unanimous decision for Alvarez was announced. Golovkin announced the long-awaited bout between himself and Alvarez would take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 16, 2017 (location of the bout and card to be determined). Canelo stated "Since I was 16 years old, I have fought everyone. When I was born, fear was gone. Little by little, I am growing (as a fighter). The rival (GGG bout) will give me the tools (opportunity) to showcase myself." GGG responded "It was a very nice performance. Congratulations. He (Canelo) looks good. Right now looks good." (Is Canelo the biggest challenge of your career?) GGG "Yes, he is, of course. Canelo "That's what we will expect come September. I've had difficult fights, tough fights, and that (GGG) no doubt is going to be a tough fight. I always say Canelo is the best because I fought the best." GGG (to Canelo) "Good luck in September!" Canelo "Luck is for mediocre people." Neutral HBO commentator Max Kellerman stated, "Christmas is coming early, folks."

* Complete HBO post-fight press interview highlights, Canelo versus GGG face off in the ring
{{#ev:youtube|qeweLEpnf4Y}}

*Competitive but should have been a clear win for Golovkin. Anywhere from 115-113 to 116-112 for Golovkin are all reasonable, but not the score 118-110 from judge Adalaide Byrd.
*Close matchup for the first three rounds. Canelo looked to box while Golovkin came forward behind the jab. By round 4 Canelo started to show signs of fatigue while Golovkin started to find more success with his power shots.
*In the 5th round, Golovkin landed a very hard right hand to Canelo, while Canelo shook his head in a sign of defiance.
*Alvarez was a little bit tired in rounds 6-8, but he came back strong in the last few rounds.
*CompuBox Punch Stats: Canelo 169/505 Punches(33.5%) 114/272 Power Punches(41.9%) Golovkin 218/703 Punches(31%) 110/342 Power Punches(32.2%)
*Golovkin outlanded Canelo in 9 of the 12 rounds. They both landed an even amount of punches the 12th. The jab of Golovkin was the punch of the night.
*80% of the boxing public scored the fight for Golovkin. About 15% had it a draw, while about 5% had it for Canelo.
* The fight marks the 19th successful defense for Golovkin in world title fights.
*Golovkin:"My focus is on the belts and I’m still the champion."
*Canelo:"I think I won eight rounds.I felt that I won the fight."

Gennady Golovkin vs. Saul Alvarez

2017-09-18T21:30:26Z

Silvermiles:

[[File:GolovkinCanelo.jpg|250px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>2160855</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Middleweight Title''' (3rd defense by Golovkin)
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Middleweight Title''' (18th defense by Golovkin)
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Middleweight Title''' (4th defense by Golovkin)
*'''[[The Ring Magazine]] Middleweight Title''' (2nd defense by Alvarez)
*'''[[International Boxing Organization]] Middleweight Title''' (16th defense by Golovkin)
* Battle for the BoxRec number one 160 pound worldwide ranking, Gennady Golovkin defending his titular belts against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez
* 160 pound weight limit established mandatory unless a catch weight is mutually agreed upon before the bout by the titular sanctioning bodies
* Álvarez did not pay WBC nor IBO sanction fee. If he had won, both title would have become vacant.
* WBC offered a special "Huichol" crafted commemorative belt to the winner, which Canelo probably would not have accepted.
* WBA offered a special version of their Super belt, with the names of both fighters engraved on gold plates.

After Alvarez defeated [[Julio Cesar Chavez]] by 12 round decision in the televised HBO main event on Saturday, May 7, 2017, Gennady Golovkin alias 'GGG', present at ringside for the T-Mobile Arena at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, entered the ring after the unanimous decision for Alvarez was announced. Golovkin announced the long-awaited bout between himself and Alvarez would take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 16, 2017 (location of the bout and card to be determined). Canelo stated "Since I was 16 years old, I have fought everyone. When I was born, fear was gone. Little by little, I am growing (as a fighter). The rival (GGG bout) will give me the tools (opportunity) to showcase myself." GGG responded "It was a very nice performance. Congratulations. He (Canelo) looks good. Right now looks good." (Is Canelo the biggest challenge of your career?) GGG "Yes, he is, of course. Canelo "That's what we will expect come September. I've had difficult fights, tough fights, and that (GGG) no doubt is going to be a tough fight. I always say Canelo is the best because I fought the best." GGG (to Canelo) "Good luck in September!" Canelo "Luck is for mediocre people." Neutral HBO commentator Max Kellerman stated, "Christmas is coming early, folks."

* Complete HBO post-fight press interview highlights, Canelo versus GGG face off in the ring
{{#ev:youtube|qeweLEpnf4Y}}

*Competitive but clear win for Golovkin. Anywhere from 115-113 to 116-112 for Golovkin are all reasonable, but not the score 118-110 from judge Adalaide Byrd.
*Close matchup for the first three rounds. Canelo looked to box while Golovkin came forward behind the jab. By round 4 Canelo started to show signs of fatigue while Golovkin started to find more success with his power shots.
*In the 5th round, Golovkin landed a very hard right hand to Canelo, while Canelo shook his head in a sign of defiance.
*Alvarez was a little bit tired in rounds 6-8, but he came back strong in the last few rounds.
*CompuBox Punch Stats: Canelo 169/505 Punches(33.5%) 114/272 Power Punches(41.9%) Golovkin 218/703 Punches(31%) 110/342 Power Punches(32.2%)
*Golovkin outlanded Canelo in 9 of the 12 rounds. They both landed an even amount of punches the 12th. The jab of Golovkin was the punch of the night.
*80% of the boxing public scored the fight for Golovkin. About 15% had it a draw, while about 5% had it for Canelo.
* The fight marks the 19th successful defense for Golovkin in world title fights.
*Golovkin:"My focus is on the belts and I’m still the champion."
*Canelo:"I think I won eight rounds.I felt that I won the fight."

Gennady Golovkin vs. Saul Alvarez

2017-09-18T21:28:45Z

Silvermiles:

[[File:GolovkinCanelo.jpg|250px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>2160855</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Middleweight Title''' (3rd defense by Golovkin)
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Middleweight Title''' (18th defense by Golovkin)
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Middleweight Title''' (4th defense by Golovkin)
*'''[[The Ring Magazine]] Middleweight Title''' (2nd defense by Alvarez)
*'''[[International Boxing Organization]] Middleweight Title''' (16th defense by Golovkin)
* Battle for the BoxRec number one 160 pound worldwide ranking, Gennady Golovkin defending his titular belts against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez
* 160 pound weight limit established mandatory unless a catch weight is mutually agreed upon before the bout by the titular sanctioning bodies
* Álvarez did not pay WBC nor IBO sanction fee. If he had won, both title would have become vacant.
* WBC offered a special "Huichol" crafted commemorative belt to the winner, which Canelo probably would not have accepted.
* WBA offered a special version of their Super belt, with the names of both fighters engraved on gold plates.

After Alvarez defeated [[Julio Cesar Chavez]] by 12 round decision in the televised HBO main event on Saturday, May 7, 2017, Gennady Golovkin alias 'GGG', present at ringside for the T-Mobile Arena at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, entered the ring after the unanimous decision for Alvarez was announced. Golovkin announced the long-awaited bout between himself and Alvarez would take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 16, 2017 (location of the bout and card to be determined). Canelo stated "Since I was 16 years old, I have fought everyone. When I was born, fear was gone. Little by little, I am growing (as a fighter). The rival (GGG bout) will give me the tools (opportunity) to showcase myself." GGG responded "It was a very nice performance. Congratulations. He (Canelo) looks good. Right now looks good." (Is Canelo the biggest challenge of your career?) GGG "Yes, he is, of course. Canelo "That's what we will expect come September. I've had difficult fights, tough fights, and that (GGG) no doubt is going to be a tough fight. I always say Canelo is the best because I fought the best." GGG (to Canelo) "Good luck in September!" Canelo "Luck is for mediocre people." Neutral HBO commentator Max Kellerman stated, "Christmas is coming early, folks."

* Complete HBO post-fight press interview highlights, Canelo versus GGG face off in the ring
{{#ev:youtube|qeweLEpnf4Y}}

*Competitive but clear win for Golovkin. Anywhere from 115-113 to 116-112 for Golovkin are all reasonable, but not the score 118-110 from judge Adalaide Byrd.
*Close matchup for the first three rounds. Canelo looked to box while Golovkin came forward behind the jab. By round 4 Canelo started to show signs of fatigue while Golovkin started to find more success with his power shots.
*In the 5th round, Golovkin landed a very hard right hand to Canelo, while Canelo shook his head in a sign of defiance.
*Alvarez was a little bit tired in rounds 6-8, but he came back strong in the last few rounds.
*CompuBox Punch Stats: Canelo 169/505 Punches(33.5%) 114/272 Power Punches(41.9%) Golovkin 218/703 Punches(31%) 110/342 Power Punches(32.2%)
*Golovkin outlanded Canelo in 9 of the 12 rounds. They both landed an even amount of punches the 12th. The jab of Golovkin was the punch of the night.
*80% of the boxing public scored the fight for Golovkin. About 15% had it a draw, while about 5% had it for Canelo.
*Golovkin:"My focus is on the belts and I’m still the champion."
*Canelo:"I think I won eight rounds.I felt that I won the fight."