Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin II was a professional boxing rematch between Canelo Álvarez and Gennady Golovkin which took place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on September 15, 2018. [45], On September 3, due to a majority vote of the panel, the vacant Ring magazine middleweight title would be contested for in the bout. [23] Loeffler stated that Golovkin intended to fight on May 5, regardless of his opponent. [13] On January 29, 2018 HBO finally announced the rematch would take place on May 5 on the Cinco de Mayo weekend. According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Alvarez would earn an official purse of $5 million and Golovkin was to make a $4 million purse. [56][57] In total, the fight grossed about $117 million in revenue. This was the last PPV fight aired on HBO before HBO ended their boxing coverage in November and both fighters signed contracts with DAZN. At the same time, Loeffler was working closely with Frank Warren to match Saunders with Golovkin for the end of August. [44] It was confirmed that both boxers would not physically come face to face with each other until fight week. On September 19, Golden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez told ESPN that everyone on their side was interested in the rematch and they would hold discussions with Tom Loeffler in the next coming days. And again, it was an opportunity. [8], Despite ongoing negotiations for the rematch, at the 55th annual convention in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 2, the WBC officially ordered a rematch. #CaneloGGG2pic.twitter.com/h5Hcsh2Evo", "T-Mobile Arena and Madison Square Garden will battle to host Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin rematch", "Golovkin-Alvarez II set for May 5 in Las Vegas", "Canelo Will Fight Golovkin For WBC Belt, Says Sulaiman", "Canelo Tests Positive For Clenbuterol Ahead of Golovkin Fight", "EXCLUSIVE: Nevada Commission confirm Canelo investigation", "Canelo temporarily suspended over two tests", "Golovkin, Regardless of What Happens, Aims To Fight on May 5", "Andrade: I'm Ready To Replace Canelo, Fight Golovkin on May 5", "Manager: Derevyanchenko Ready to Sub for Canelo, Fight Golovkin", "Canelo-GGG II unlikely as NSAC files complaint", "Canelo Could Take a Big Hit if NSAC Issues 1-Year Suspension", "Canelo Alvarez withdraws from May 5 bout against Gennady Golovkin", "Canelo Alvarez suspended six months for failed drug test, eligible to return in August", "Golovkin: Canelo Rematch is a Priority For September", "Canelo-Golovkin: Both Sides Plan To Meet, Discuss Fall Rematch", "Golovkin: Canelo Rematch Has "10%" Chance of Happening", "Golovkin Promoter: Canelo Wants 65-35, We Want Fair 50-50 Split! He even suggested that both Canelo and Golovkin may have already realized that a third fight would be good for their careers. If the people want another round, I’ll do it again. Although Golovkin stated the rematch had a 10% chance of happening, Eric Gomez and Tom Loeffler agreed to meet and start negotiating after May 5. [35], On June 6, Golovkin was stripped of his IBF world title due to not adhering to the IBF rules. Canelo gassing out after six rounds also factored into the opinions of fans that he didn’t deserve his win over Golovkin. I thought it was a very good fight for the fans and very exciting.

Although it went past a negotiation deadline imposed by Golden Boy, it was reported that an unknown "tweak" employed by MGM Resorts International executives was a "Hail Mary" that had reinvigorated the negotiations.

It’ll make money, and Canelo will have another win over Golovkin, which should officially close the book in their competition. They both realize now that their events were very successful. For the WBO junior middleweight title fight, Brandon Cook weighed 153.2 pounds and Jaime Munguia came in at the 154 pound limit. Both boxers found use of their respective jabs from the opening round with Golovkin using his jab more as the fight went on. But in the end, it was a victory for Mexico. However, in March 2018, two months prior to the fight, Álvarez failed a drug test for clenbuterol and was suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission for six months. At this time, Golden Boy were already in light negotiations with Eddie Hearn for a fight against Daniel Jacobs instead. CompuBox stats showed that Golovkin landed 234 of 879 punches thrown (27%) and Álvarez landed 202 of his 622 punches (33%). [53], The fight was much different to the first bout in terms of action. They first met in 2017, with the fight ending with a controversial draw. If crowds aren’t allowed back until late next year, then the third Canelo-GGG match could be moved to the fall of 2021 if then. Doug Fischer wrote, "We posed the question to the Ratings Panel, which, in a landslide, voted in favor of the magazine’s 160-pound championship being up for grabs when the two stars clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas."[46].

He was the one who was backing up. Golovkin’s team also confirmed that the interest is mutual at this point.

Given that Canelo hasn’t fought Golovkin in two years since his 12 round majority decision victory on September 15, 2018, that suggests that he doesn’t want to fancy the idea of facing him. "[9][10] On November 7, Eric Gomez indicated the negotiations were going well and Álvarez would make a decision in regards to the rematch in the coming weeks. They are both open to the fight," he continued. After 9 rounds, all three judges had their scores reading 87-84 for Álvarez. [21] The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) opened an investigation,[22] and Álvarez was temporarily suspended on March 23, 2018—pending a hearing on April 10. [50], In front of a sell out crowd of 21,965, the fight was again not without controversy as Álvarez defeated Golovkin via majority decision after 12 rounds.

Álvarez stated he would next fight in May 2018, whereas Golovkin was open to fighting in December 2017. Despite the tense build up, both boxers showed each other respect after the fight. window._taboola = window._taboola || [];

The bout was named "Fight of the Year 2018" by The Ring magazine. And I want to shout out to my opponent, the best in the sport of boxing. Alvarez won by majority decision. [18][19] According to the WBC, unlike the first bout, Álvarez would fight for their title. [36] The IBF released a statement in detail.

[Canelo] is willing to entertain that third fight," Gomez revealed. We saw that with Alvarez’s matches against Amir Khan, Rocky Fielding, Alfredo Angulo, and James Kirkland. The Canelo-Golovkin trilogy fight has become one of the most highly anticipated boxing matches today.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr wants Gennadiy Golovkin in 2021, WBC extends Canelo vs. Yildirim purse bid 15 days for vacant 168-lb belt, Eddie Hearn still says Canelo could face Callum Smith or Saunders in 2020, Canelo Alvarez has refiled his lawsuit against Golden Boy and DAZN, VIDEO: Lomachenko vs Lopez Preview and Prediction, Vasiliy Lomachenko 135 lbs vs. Teofimo Lopez 135 lbs – Weigh-in results, Joshua vs. Pulev a done deal for 12/12 at the O2 in London, UK, Hearn goes off on Wilder’s expired fight with Tyson Fury, Pedraza v Molina and Ajagba v Rice to headline Saturday show LIVE on ESPN+, Logan Paul not denying Floyd Mayweather fight happening, Teofimo Lopez ready for Lomachenko in Las Vegas, Michael McKinson and Martin Harkin Face off LIVE on ESPN+ Oct.18, Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev official for December 12th, Luis Ortiz fights Alexander Flores on November 7th, Juan Heraldez talks Regis Prograis fight on Oct.31. The fight sold 1.1 million PPV buys, lower than the first bout, however due to being priced at $84.95, it generated more revenue at around $94 million. The Kazakh’s longtime trainer, Jonathon Banks, even predicted that “GGG” would have an advantage in a higher weight class as he is naturally a big guy. I had it close going into the 12th round.

This time we won't need the judges. "Of course Gennadiy wants to fight Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez again in the future. "[30], Álvarez was issued a six-month suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission.

[39] On June 12, Golden Boy gave Golovkin a 24-hour deadline to accept a 57½-42½ split in Álvarez's favor or they would explore other fights. The weigh-in took place at the T-Mobile Arena in front of 9,000 fans. While it would make a nice gesture for Canelo, 30, and GGG to do it for the fans by agreeing to fight in May 2021 behind closed doors, it’s not realistic to assume they’ll make that move.



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