Who defeated Golovkin?
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.
Who is better GGG vs Canelo?
Canelo had won seven in succession since dethroning Golovkin, and is widely considered the best fighter on the planet by some margin but his defeat to Bivol did stun the boxing world.
Who won GGG vs Canelo 3?
Alvarez
Alvarez and Golovkin have shared 24 thrilling rounds already in this hottest of rivalries and the pair will finally meet for a third time, five years after their first battle ended in a controversial draw and four since the Mexican superstar edged out Golovkin via majority decision.
Who has beaten Carl Froch?
Andre Ward
Andre Ward Defeats Carl Froch to Win the Super Six Finals by Unanimous Decision. Andre Ward defeated Carl Froch, securing both the WBC and WBA super middleweight (168 lbs) world championship titles as well as the Ring super middleweight title and the Super Six Trophy.
Who dropped Carl Froch?
Ward. Carl Froch lost in the final of the Super Six tournament in a bout against undefeated WBA super-middleweight champion Andre Ward.
Has Golovkin ever been knocked down?
Golovkin is also said to have one of the most durable chins in boxing history, having never been knocked down or otherwise stopped in a total of 394 fights, 44 as a professional and 350 as an amateur.
Has GGG ever been hurt?
All boxers have moments of vulnerability, where they might need to drop to a knee or are knocked down. Well, at least most boxers. In his 41 total professional fights, Golovkin has never been knocked down, including his draw and loss to Alvarez.
Is GGG retired?
He has held multiple middleweight world championships, and is a two-time unified champion, having held the IBF title since 2019 and the WBA (Super) title since April 2022. Previously he held the unified WBA (Super), WBC and IBF titles between 2014 and 2018….Gennady Golovkin.
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Does GGG have a belt?
Gennady Golovkin became the unified world middleweight champion with a ninth-round stoppage of Japanese fighter Ryōta Murata on Saturday.
Where does GGG rank all time?
Whatever happens, we are getting closer to the end of one of the greatest careers the middleweight division has ever seen. Golovkin has competed for and held middleweight gold since 2010. Where does “GGG” rank compared to middleweight boxers of the past. The Sporting News ranks the finest fighters of all time at 160.
What boxer never knocked down?
Chuvalo was never knocked down in his 93 bout professional career including fights against Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman.
Did GGG knock down Canelo?
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.
Who did Canelo lost too?
Dmitry Bivol
Canelo Alvarez’s loss to Dmitry Bivol has caused some criticism towards the Mexican fighter. One of them has recently come from an old acquaintance and boxing legend, Oscar de la Hoya.
Is GGG one of the best boxers ever?
He has made 20 consecutive title defenses, a record he shares with Bernard Hopkins. 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.