CANELO ALVAREZ and Gennady Golovkin squashed their beef after 36 rounds shared in their epic trilogy bout.
GGG held a grudge for almost half a decade having been unfortunate to walk away with only a draw and a loss in their first two thrillers.
Gennady Golovkin was beaten by Canelo Alvarez in their trilogy fight
And while the trilogy fight – four years after Canelo’s rematch win – did not live up the billing, it did settle the score once and for all.
He said: “Thank you so much my friend. Thank you for everything.
“We gave the fans three good fights and thank you for everything, OK.”
Golovkin, 40, agreed with Canelo, 32, as the pair of boxing legend’s embraced in the middle of the ring.
GGG said: “I want to shake hands with Canelo, congrats. The guy is a real warrior and if you don’t understand, you don’t understand nothing.”
Canelo came into the fight having been upset by WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, 31, in May.
But he returned to super-middleweight to defend his undisputed crown and used the loss to inspire a return win.
He said: “I’ve gone through some difficult things in my life and the only thing you can do is continue to move forward.
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“I’ve gone through difficult times recently with my defeats and I’ve actually shown that defeats are great because it enables you to come back and show humility.”
Golovkin, who still holds the WBA, IBF and IBO titles, looks ready to move back down and snub retirement.
He revealed: “Remember guys, I still have three belts at 160. I’ll come back guys. I’m still champion guys.”
Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin embrace after their trilogy
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I shop for boxing equipment
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You might consider purchasing quality gear from respected brands such as Warrior, Golden Glove and Premier Boxing Champions if you are looking for high-quality boxing gear.
What are the best ways to learn boxing defense from home?
Boxing is one of the oldest martial arts known to man. Boxing is considered one of the most difficult sports to practice. You can’t just punch someone and knock him out. You must be able defend yourself from kicks and punches.
Locate a boxing club near you. After you have found a great place to train, you will need gloves and headgear. Gloves protect your hands while the headgear protects your head. You will also need shorts and a shirt.
Once you’ve gathered all your equipment, it’s time for you to start warming up. Start slow and build up speed. You can then go to the mat and spar with another fighter when you feel ready. Don’t fret if you don’t succeed. Don’t worry if you miss. Just keep trying until it works.
How much weight can I lift during a workout?
If you are looking to increase your strength, weight lifting is a must. There are some things you need to remember when lifting weights. You should not overdo it. You should lift heavier weights at least once a week. Third, repeat each exercise eight times. Fourth, you should rest for two minutes between sets. Fifth, you can do all the exercises without using momentum. The last tip is to focus on form over speed.
Statistics
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It is a fight between two opponents. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Usually amateur boxing competitions consist of three rounds of five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They use protective equipment, such as mouthpieces, nose guards, shin protectors, elbow pads knee pads, waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing competitions include six rounds of four minutes each. There are many types of professional boxing. These include Boxing (MMA), Kickboxing (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is performed at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
The basics of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch is different. Some punches require more strength than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. On the other hand, a straight punch requires less power but it is faster than other punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. One combination can have many parts. A combination may include multiple parts. For example, damage to the jaw of an opponent can be caused by a left hook and a right cross.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very 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 arms to stop incoming blows. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. Then they make contact with the attacker’s fist.
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
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. There are many positions that boxers can adopt. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A good combination starts with a strong punch and ends with a weak one.
Spare parts
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
