NEVER doubt Canelo Alvarez.
The Mexican superstar came into this trilogy fight against bitter-rival Gennady Golovkin needing a win after losing last time out at light-heavyweight to Dmitry Bivol.
Gennady Golovkin was beaten over 12 rounds again by Canelo Alvarez
Gennady Golovkin lost a unanimous decsion
Canelo Alvarez walked away with bragging rights
Promoter Eddie Hearn reckoned a Canelo defeat would have been “terrible” for the 32 year-old.
Well, at the end of an intriguing 12 rounds at the T-Mobile Arena, there were only smiles in Canelo’s world as the Mexican powerhouse scored a unanimous decision to spark wild scenes of celebration with the Mexican fans who made up an excitable sold-out crowd.
One judge scored the bout 116-112 while the two others had it 115-113. That was just about spot on.
No-one can have a problem with the result this time around after the first two clashes were ridiculously close.
The return back to 168lb suited Alvarez but Golovkin will be rueing a slow start during a performance which only sparked into life when it was too late.
This highly anticipated third tussle between two of the hardest hitting fighters in the world came a whole four years after the last time they shared a ring.
Back in 2018, it was Canelo whose hand was raised at the end of 12 frenetic, quality rounds which saw Golovkin suffer defeat for the very first time after coming out on the wrong end of a majority decision.
It was tough on the Kazakh warrior who has little time for Canelo and made no bones about it during the build-up here this week.
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The bad blood has boiled ever since the Mexican failed a drugs test and was banned for six months which held up this edge-of-your-seat trilogy.
Canelo came to the ring roared on by his adoring public, many of whom were still in the mood for a party after Mexican Independence day celebrations raged in Sin City.
GGG has been on the road for almost a decade so taking on Canelo – and the pumped up crowd – was nothing new, unlike fighting at super-middleweight which was a first for the 40 year-old.
The atmosphere was electric with a packed T-Mobile chanting ‘Mexico Mexico’ as Canelo started aggressively but couldn’t find a way through the Golovkin rearguard.
The first couple of rounds were cagey with Canelo throwing a lot but not connecting with everything.
Golovkin’s face started to redden thanks to Canelo’s jab yet this was already shaping up to be as close as their first two encounters.
The Mexican wanted the KO and was firmly on the front foot, however, a big right hook in the fifth smashed against Golovkin’s granite chin but the Kazakh was able to absorb the force and push his cause on against his far more aggressive opponent.
Golovkin started to show his age as Canelo continued with a barrage of shots which attempted to break down the GGG defence.
In the ninth, Alvarez found himself against the ropes but Golovkin just couldn’t make any inroads even if he had begun to throw more shots.
The last few rounds were frenetic and action packed, Golovkin throwing everything at his Mexican opponent but it was too little, too late as Canelo held firm to draw the adulation of his adoring fans.
A left hook lands flush for Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin embrace
Canelo Alvarez poses with his undisputed titles
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types and uses of boxing gloves?
There are three main types of boxing gloves: mitts, fingerless mitts, and full-fingered gloves. Mitten gloves have padding around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts, which do not provide padding around the fingers but cover them, have no padding at the knuckles. Full-finger gloves have padding all over the hand.
Mittens are useful for striking the fist or punching. For striking or punching with the index finger’s knuckle, mitt gloves can be used. Boxing gloves with full-fingering are designed for punching with your entire fist.
How do you train boxers for beginners?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in existence, but it was only recently that boxing became popular again. Boxing is a sport that involves two fighters fighting each other in a boxing ring. They punch each other until one of them falls.
Find out if you are interested in boxing before you start thinking about becoming a boxer. You can view some fights on YouTube to experience what it’s like to punch someone. After you have decided if you are interested in boxing, you can choose the style of fighting that you like.
How long does learning to box take?
Boxing is the oldest known martial art. China is where the first known boxing match took place in 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced for thousands of years. Athletes and celebrities still love boxing. However, it takes around 10 to learn how to box.
It takes so long for boxing to be learned because there are many types of movements involved. To be able to perform each movement correctly, certain muscles are required. These muscles take time to build.
After you learn how to move your own body, you can practice any type of boxing. And over time, you’ll become more skilled at each technique.
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many styles to amateur boxing like Kickboxing. Muay Thai. Taekwondo. Karate. Judo. Wrestling.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They are equipped with protective equipment including a mouthpiece and nose guard, shinguards as well as elbow pads, knee pads. Waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing competitions have six rounds that last four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing is done at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require more strength than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. One combination can have many parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. If the attack comes from the front, then he bends his knees to avoid being kicked on the side. If the attack comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.
Elbows
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. Directly refers to hitting your opponent with the forearm, while indirect means you hit him using another part of your arms.
Hands
Boxers use their hands as a shield against incoming punches. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. His stance determines how he defends himself. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. Boxers can take many different stances. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Move your body
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. Depending on what punch is being thrown, the speed of rotation varies.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Spare parts
Sparring is a training session that improves boxing skills. Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
