Intense final press conference as Canelo and Golokvin prepare to end rivalry with trilogy bout
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin will square off for the third and presumably final time tonight as the pair seek a clear conclusion to what has been a controversial rivalry.
Canelo (57-2-2, 39 knockouts) and “GGG” (42-1-1, 37 KOs) first clashed at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in September 2017, fighting to a controversial split draw when most observers believed that then-unified middleweight champion Golovkin had done enough to claim the victory. Twelve months later in the same venue, the rivals clashed again and produced an instant classic. Again, many felt that GGG had deserved the win, but Canelo took the titles from the Kazakh with a majority-decision win – marking the first loss of Golovkin’s professional career.
Four years on, Golovkin and Canelo are set for another September showdown at the T-Mobile Arena, this time with the Mexican’s super-middleweight titles on the line. Alvarez, 32, enters the bout on the back of just the second defeat of his pro career, a points loss to light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol in May. Meanwhile, age is not on GGG’s side as the 40-year-old looks to finally score an official victory over Canelo, but he is at least in form – having last competed in April, when he stopped Ryota Murata in the ninth round. Tonight, one of boxing’s great modern rivalries looks set to be decided for good. Follow live updates and results from the main event and undercard, below.
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American Rodriguez, 22, enters this title defence unbeaten at 16-0 (11 KOs), while 25-year-old Mexican Gonzalez has a professional record of 28-4-1 (11 KOs).
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 03:08
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Next up is the final fight before the main event…
Jesse Rodriguez defends his WBC super-flyweight title against Israel Gonzalez!
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 03:01
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Ali Akhmedov def. Gabriel Rosado via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90).
A shutout for Akhmedov on all three judges’ scorecards.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 02:57
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Akhmedov vs Rosado – Round 10
Final round. Akhmedov rolls under a left hook effort from Rosado. The American does land a lunging variation of the shot on his next entry, though.
Akhmedov’s head movement is proving to be a better form of defence than his guard; on occasion here he’s shelling up and turning away from Rosado, which isn’t the most convincing strategy.
Akhmedov with fast and fierce flurries now, however, as he looks to end the fight on top. Rosado is going for it with overhands.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 02:55
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Akhmedov vs Rosado – Round 9
Akhmedov is still opting for speed and volume of output rather than power.
Rosado again comes forward like a zombie, however, winging shots. A right overhand almost connects for the American.
Akhmedov tempts fate somewhat by leaning in close, but he slips away in time to avoid Rosado’s uppercut attempts.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 02:52
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Akhmedov vs Rosado – Round 8
Akhmedov presses forward but stays alert, twitching away from Rosado’s jabs when needed.
The American comes forward with a flurry, Akhmedov counters volume with power.
Rosado keeps marching on, though, and lands a few solid right straights.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 02:47
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Akhmedov vs Rosado – Round 7
Rosado with a better spell here as he comes forward and stays busy with body jabs.
Akhmedov is displaying decent head movement and counter punching while moving backwards, however.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 02:43
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Akhmedov vs Rosado – Round 6
Akhmedov with a left hook and right straight. They’re blocked but showcase the Kazakh’s superior speed.
Akhmedov is throwing with increasing volume here. Rosado marches forward in an attempt to assert himself, but Akhmedov keeps flicking out counter punches off the back foot.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 02:39
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Akhmedov vs Rosado – Round 5
Rosado’s legs buckle after a harsh right cross from Akhmedov!
The Kazakh looks to follow up the shot with measured pressure.
Meanwhile, Rosado looks extra alert now but is largely missing with overhand counter punches.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 02:36
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Akhmedov vs Rosado – Round 4
Akhmedov with a one-two and left hook, with all the shots blocked but no doubt getting Rosado’s attention.
Akhmedov sneaks a couple of jabs through Rosado’s guard, but the American comes back with a grazing left hook up top.
Rosado is on the front foot now. He eats a short left hook as he steps in, though.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 02:31
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