The much-anticipated bout Canelo Alvarez vs Gennadiy Golovkin (GGG) 3 culminated with an unanimous decision win for undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez on 17th September, 2022, know the full undercard results and purse
On Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, Canelo Alvarez defeated Gennady Golovkin in a trilogy fight by unanimous decision to retain his undisputed super middleweight title. Two judges gave it a 115-113 verdict in favor of Alvarez, while a third judge gave Alvarez a 116-112 verdict.
Canelo Alvarez vs Gennadiy Golovkin (GGG) 3 Purse, Payouts, Winner, Full Fight Card Results, Boxing Match Video Highlights
Canelo Álvarez stopping Caleb Plant in the 11th round to become the first undisputed super middleweight champion in boxing history. #CaneloGGG3 pic.twitter.com/wDGBCvhFoK
— b0xeofan (@b0xeofan) September 17, 2022
Anthony Joshua swooned over Canelo Alvarez after being saluted by him at ringside before his fight… pic.twitter.com/ithPeRhk8E
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According to reliable sources, Alvarez is expected to make a tidy $45 million from his bout against Golovkin on Saturday. That sum is also just the very minimum that he will be paid for the fight since he will also get a cut of the DAZN pay-per-view sales for it. There are rumors that Alvarez may easily earn $65 million after everything is said and done given the popularity of these boxers and the anticipated crowd. Meanwhile, Golovkin will gain at least $20 million from the bout on Saturday night in addition to a cut of the PPV sales and depending on the amount of viewers watching the fight in Vegas, he might make $40 million.
At the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the event was scheduled for September 17, 2022. The event’s main programme began at 1:00 AM BST (8:00 PM ET), while Canelo vs. Golovkin ring walks started at 4:00 AM BST (11:00 PM ET). With the WBC, IBF, WBO, and WBA Super Middleweight titles on the line, Alvarez Canelo and Gennadiy Golovkin fought over 12 rounds. Also awaiting the winner of Canelo vs. Golovkin’s main event bout was the title of “undisputed super middleweight champion.”
One of boxing’s greatest rivalries of the twenty-first century came to an end on Saturday night when the Mexican boxing superstar decisively defeated his opponent in their third battle. In their 12-round, 168-pound championship bout at T-Mobile Arena, Alvarez outperformed the 40-year-old Golovkin in every manner. Even though it seemed like Alvarez was winning by a greater margin, judges Dave Moretti (116-112), David Sutherland (115-113), and Steve Weisfeld (115-113) all gave him the victory.
Full Fight Card Results
- Canelo Alvarez defeated Gennadiy Golovkin: For Alvarez’s WBC/IBF/WBO/WBA Super Middleweight titles
- Jesse Rodriguez won against Israel Gonzalez : For Rodriguez’s WBC Junior Bantamweight title
- Ali Akhmedov defeated Gabriel Rosado: Super Middleweight
- Austin Williams won against Kieron Conway: For the vacant WBA international middleweight title
- Diego Pacheco defeated Enrique Collazo: Super Middleweight
Canelo Alvarez vs Gennadiy Golovkin Match Events & How it Unfolded?
At precisely the halfway point of the first round, Alvarez slipped a right around Golovkin’s elbow and connected with a body shot. Within a minute of the fight’s opening round, Alvarez pushed forward and connected with a left hook. Golovkin was ineffective throughout that time. In the ninth round, Golovkin made a brief comeback, but Alvarez had already amassed what appeared to be an insurmountable lead.
Later in the 10th & 11th round, Alvarez also made a powerful comeback to make Golovkin scared of his power and regain control of their fight. Golovkin struck Alvarez with a short, left hook inside at 1:10 into the 10th round. With little under 40 seconds left in the 10th round, Alvarez grazed Golovkin with a right uppercut that connected.
By the time the 12th round started, it was obvious that Alvarez and Golovkin would fight all the way. More clinching occurred in the final round than in any of the previous 11 rounds, which brought boos from the large audience.
Canelo Alvarez vs Gennadiy Golovkin Post-match Reactions & Next Fight for Canelo
Canelo and GGG had a lengthy embrace following the final bell, which closed the curtain on their 36 rounds inside the ring. Following the statement win for Canelo, their animosity that had grown personal over the years has definitely come to an end and during his post-fight interview, Alvarez expressed his joy over sharing the ring with GGG in three great fights. The 32-year-old Canelo will soon undergo hand surgery and later, he will seek his rematch against WBA (super) light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol if Bivol successfully defeats Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on November 5th.
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