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Is GGG the greatest one?
Golovkin (38-0-1, 34 KOs) has put together an all-time-great career, though. Golovkin won the first 17 of those defenses via knockout, as part of a 23-fight knockout streak. His knockout ratio of 87 percent is the highest in history for a middleweight champion.
Is GGG better than Alvarez?
CompuBox stats showed that Golovkin was the busier of the two, landing 218 of 703 thrown (31\%), while Álvarez was slightly more accurate, landing 169 of his 505 thrown (33\%). Golovkin out landed Álvarez in 10 of the 12 rounds.
Did GGG win first Canelo fight?
On fight night, in front of a sold out crowd of 22,358, Álvarez and Golovkin fought to a split draw (113–115, 114–114, 118–110). ESPN’s Dan Rafael and HBO’s Harold Lederman scored the fight 116–112 in favour of Golovkin. Judge Adalaide Byrd’s scorecard of 118–110 in favor of Álvarez was widely ridiculed.
Are GGG and Canelo friends?
Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin weren’t close friends before they fought last year. They did have a cordial relationship that stemmed from their sparring sessions earlier in their careers. And often after boxers share a ring together, especially more than once, they become friendly later in life.
What does Fernanda Gómez do?
Gomez runs a boutique nail salon in Guadalajara, Mexico, where Alvarez was born. And she’s also a social media influencer, as well as a model. Earlier this year, following Alvarez’s win over Billy Joe Saunders, the pair got married.
Who won the Canelo fight last night?
Canelo Alvarez won the fight last night 120-108 (x3), going to the cards. The Canelo vs Chavez Jr winner last night was Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision. A year earlier it was by knockout. And while Canelo got paid a moderate $5 million for the fight, and while Oscar De La Hoya made good money on the fight, fans were not happy with the fight.
When is Canelo next fighting?
Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant officially announced for Showtime PPV , November 6 Canelo’s next fight will be his first off DAZN since 2018. By Scott Christ @scblh1 Sep 20, 2021, 2:15pm EDT
Who won Alvarez fight?
Alvarez faced Gilbert Melendez on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188. Alvarez won the fight by split decision. Alvarez faced Anthony Pettis on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81 . Despite being a heavy underdog going into the fight Alvarez was able to pressure and control Pettis.