Once again, boxing fans have been hit with another shocking upset—this time from the rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin that had just about everyone picking the reigning middleweight champion to repeat his victory in their first bout. But GGG was no match for the relentless speed and ferocity of Alvarez, who overwhelmed Golovkin from the opening bell en route to handing him his first career loss with an eighth-round knockout in front of a sold-out crowd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Canelo vs. GGG 2: Full Fight
Saul Canelo Alvarez (50-1-2, 34 KOs) delivered a masterful performance to score a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated middleweight world champion Gennady GGG Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KOs) in their highly anticipated rematch. Canelo was the aggressor for much of the fight, using his superior hand speed and movement to land clean shots on GGG. In the later rounds, GGG began to let his hands go more, but it was too little too late as Canelo had already built up a commanding lead on the scorecards. With the win, Canelo becomes the new middleweight champion of the world.
Canelo vs. Golovkin 2: Round by Round Recap
In one of the most anticipated rematches in boxing history, Canelo Alvarez (50-1-2, 34 KOs) absolutely stunned the boxing world with a dominant performance over Gennady Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KOs) to win the WBC and WBA middleweight titles. The two fighters went toe-to-toe for 12 rounds before referee Tony Weeks stepped in to stop the fight after seeing Golovkin take another hard shot to his head from Canelo. The three judges at ringside scored it 115-113, 115-113, and 118-110 all for Canelo who joins Floyd Mayweather Jr., as just the second boxer in boxing history to have beaten an opponent more than once on their way to 50 victories without a loss ข่าวมวย.
Clickbait-Free Immediate Reaction to Canelo vs. Golovkin 2
Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin met for the second time last night, and the Mexican superstar made a statement. Canelo came out aggressive from the opening bell, backing Golovkin up and landing clean shots. It was clear early on that Canelo had the power advantage, and he used it to his full advantage. Golovkin tried to fight back in the middle rounds, but Canelo was just too strong. In the later rounds, Canelo took control of the fight and finished strong. The judges scored it 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 for Canelo Alvarez.
What We Learned From the Greatest Fight Ever
1. After a close first fight, many boxing fans were expecting an even closer rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin.
2. But Canelo had other plans.
3. He came out swinging in the second fight and quickly sent Golovkin to the mat with a ferocious series of punches.
4. It was a stunning display of power and athleticism from Canelo, who proved that he is truly one of the best boxers in the world today ข่าวมวย.
5. This fight will go down as one of the greatest of all time, and it is clear that Canelo is now the top dog in boxing.
When Will There Be Another Superfight?
The boxing world was stunned last night as Canelo Alvarez dominated Gennady Golovkin in their rematch. Canelo won by a wide margin on all three judges’ scorecards, giving him the victory by unanimous decision.
Comparing Saturday’s Rematch to Some of the Best Fights Ever
In one of the most highly anticipated boxing matches in recent memory, Canelo Alvarez delivered a performance for the ages, dominating Gennady Golovkin over 12 rounds to capture the WBC, WBA, and IBF middleweight titles.
A List of Fighters Who Deserve a Chance at the Title Next (i.e., Not Billy Joe Saunders)
1. Devin Haney
2. Ryan Garcia
3. Gervonta Tank Davis
4. Manny Pacquiao
5. Terence Crawford
6. Errol Spence Jr.
I’d Like to See This Fight Now That It’s Over (i.e., Not Floyd Mayweather)
The much-anticipated rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin took place last night, and it did not disappoint. Canelo put on a boxing clinic, dominating the action from start to finish. He was faster, sharper, and more powerful than GGG, and he didn’t let up for a moment. The end result was a resounding victory for Canelo, who solidified his place as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.