Cristian Olivas by unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90); middleweights.
You know boxing. It's not the first time fans have questioned whether a Canelo win has been legitimate. Canelo’s high guard a problem for Kovalev, who just can't seem to breach it. "We knew it was going to be five, six rounds and it was going to take some time for me to get him.
Still very quiet, but a better round for Canelo, who lands with a few body shots. Canelo does it again with a TKO in the 11th. Look how red Canelo was being tapped. CBS Sports was with you for every punch with our scorecard and updates below. Well done Golden Boy. KOVALEV. A lot of cheerleading now going on in her corner as her trainer gives her instructions.
It has been a lively start from both fighters as they look to make an early impression.
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Canelo lunges with a couple of power shots.
With his juiced body?
As for Kovalev, he now has a big decision to make. That forced the bout to end in a draw at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the other judges scoring it 114-114 and a 115-113 win for Golovkin.
In what was a tactical battle from the outset, both men demonstrated incredible levels of skill, and with the fight heading toward a tight finish, Alvarez found enough to flip it in his favor. Kovalev got caught with a left hand, and it was over the moment it landed. Kovalev rallied brilliantly as the fight reached the business end, and when discussions were being formed on how the scorecards might look, Alvarez unleashed a left hook that rendered the judges useless as he became a four-division world champion.
Esparza has been ridiculously brave, but she has struggled to put together two good consecutive rounds. Ortiz dropped Cobbs at the end of the first round, but Cobbs made sure to stay away from Ortiz's left hand after that.
Left-hook and right-hand combination from Canelo stands out as Kovalev still paws with jab. Subscribe to our podcast -- State of Combat with Brian Campbell -- where we take an in-depth look at the world of boxing each week. Ortiz by TKO at …
(10-9 Canelo, 48-47 Canelo), Round 4: Canelo getting busy with the left hook in the fourth session as he lands a couple to begin round. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 6-keys: media/spln/boxing/reg/free/stories_live-blog, at
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All he had to do was pump that jab . Respect box? Esparza apologized to the crowd for not answering the bell for final round. #WatchOnDAZN pic.twitter.com/lpxi1ZbQIt.
This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Ortiz by TKO at 3:00 of the sixth round to win the vacant NABF welterweight championship. Scorecards are 90-81, 89-82 and 88-83 in favor of Estrada.
The left hand from Esparza has been the fight’s most dominant feature. 1:07 a.m.: Kovalev confirms his position as the "B" side by walking to the ring first despite being the defending champion. ", Ashley Theophane, a British pro boxer, added: "They couldn’t afford it going to the cards.
This Slow-Mo Is VICIOUS #CaneloKovalev pic.twitter.com/tKVcAZRUv5. Canelo was losing that one.”, Another viewer on Twitter wrote: "I call that a well rehearsed fix. Fans were left furious in 2017 when controversial judge Adalaide Byrd had awarded 118-110 scorecard in favour of Canelo in his first fight with Gennady Golovkin. Carlos Ortiz via seventh-round TKO (corner stoppage)Evan Holyfield wins his pro debut.
Up Up and Into the Ring All credit to him [Kovalev].
The Mexican floored his Russian opponent with a right-hook in the 11th round to become a four-weight world champion. Winstead got up, but the referee stopped the four-round fight.
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Alvarez allowed the jabbing Kovalev, who held advantages of four inches in height and reach, to be the boxer while Alvarez patiently closed distance and looked to land hard counter shots, including a focus to the body. BGT in fresh row as 892 object to Amanda's dress and comic's jokes, Son 'stopped from comforting mum at dad's funeral for breaking Covid rules', Phillip Schofield horrified after caller says he refused daughter an autograph, Geordie Shore's Elettra Lamborghini marries DJ Afrojack in sheer dress in Italy, I had a baby with daughter’s ex, celebrated birth with £50k of clothes & want twins, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Holyfield, the son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield, went right at Winstead and dropped him almost immediately. Looked like a fix to me .
Blair Cobbs gets dropped, rebounds to stop Carlos Ortiz. #CaneloKovalev pic.twitter.com/r7J0ElhqwZ.
Back in 2006, McGirt was Antonio Tarver's trainer when Tarver gave up his 175-pound supremacy to Bernard Hopkins. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. An emphatic ending to what was a quiet, tactical fight. Evan Holyfield wins his pro-debut via first-round stoppage. How will this impact their mindset heading into the eagerly anticipated battle? Estrada said after the fight that she is old school and would love to fight 15 rounds. Twon Smith via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 39-37); cruiserweights. It was delayed a little bit but overall it was successful.".
He says it’s an honor to train alongside Canelo and thanks his entire team. 10:27 p.m. You know boxing https://t.co/3fmtxdMGzF. Romero Duno and Ryan Garcia have made their way to the ring.
LAS VEGAS -- Canelo Alvarez's pursuit of history led him two divisions north on Saturday where the sport's biggest global star delivered a spectacular knockout in his light heavyweight debut. Extreme naivete from Esparza: she is caught with several shots while complaining to the referee about an Estrada head-butt.
Canelo is so overrated.".
Buddy McGirt is no stranger to what could occur tonight.
I agree with you Al. The pro-Alvarez crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena exploded into pandemonium as Alvarez, the unified middleweight champion and 168-pound titleholder, became the only active boxer to hold world titles in three divisions simultaneously.
A lengthy delay while waiting for UFC 244 to end means that both fighters have been prepared for well over an hour.
Much had been made about the task facing Alvarez because of Kovalev’s advantages in size and power, but the Mexican icon appeared to have him worked out by halfway through the bout.
Canelo is so overrated. Judges Dave Moratti and Julie Lederman had Alvarez leading 96-94 at the time of the stoppage, while Don Trella had it 95-95.
Canelo vs. Kovalev fight results, scorecard, highlights: Alvarez stuns with vicious TKO in 11th round A close fight for 10 rounds ended with Canelo getting the job done once again in Las Vegas
Can Garcia close the year in style, or is Duno going to expose his hype? We’ve passed four rounds, so if the cut becomes too problematic to continue, we’ll go to the scorecards early.
Duno is receiving medical attention as Garcia is mobbed by Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins.
Ryan Garcia Gettin' Loose #CaneloKovalev pic.twitter.com/l4WbRISmsD, What a fight between these two #CaneloKovalev pic.twitter.com/wNQGYl2yXh. We've fought 24 rounds, and I beat him.
Respect box? It's not really a challenge for me, but if it represents business, why not?"
10:05 p.m.: There's decent applause inside the venue as Seniesa Estrada and Marlen Esparza are introduced to the crowd before their WBA interim women's flyweight title clash.
10:44 p.m. After the fight, Alvarez was noncommittal regarding which weight division he will compete at moving forward.
1:12 a.m.: Canelo is on his way to the ring.
The most dominant round of the fight so far, and it goes to the Mexican. I had Kovalez winning before he got stopped #CaneloKovalev, “Golovkin is not a challenge for me.
If you are having trouble viewing the analysis below, please click here. Canelo then saw the perfect opportunity to land a right that has his rival scrambling against the ropes as the referee stopped the fight. McGirt will be praying history doesn’t repeat. "I'm very thankful," Alvarez said. A narrow loss on the scorecards may have bought him a campaign for a justified rematch, but the way he was stopped might persuade him to draw the curtains on what has been a wonderful career. There is no evidence the result was fixed. Estrada has had the last word on most of the exchanges, and she should be ahead as we approach the final stretch. (10-9 Kovalev, 86-85 Canelo), Round 8: Kovalev has responded well to McGirt’s instructions.
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I'm new at this weight, new in this division. Jorge Fortea by unanimous decision (120-108, 119-109, 118-110); junior middleweights.
This caps a 12-month stretch in which he has captured a secondary super middleweight title, unified belts at 160 pounds and won a light heavyweight title. We have to see what's best for us. Marlen Esparza via technical decision (90-81, 89-82, 88-83) Blair Cobbs def. Much credit to him, he's a great fighter, but we stuck to our game plan.
Nick Winstead by TKO at 0:16 of the first round.
With the win, Alvarez has made a case to be considered for the top spot on most pound-for-pound lists.
Sergey Kovalev (c) via 11th-round TKO to win WBO light heavyweight titleRyan Garcia def. Canelo is getting close, and he’s controlling the majority of the action by dictating the pace.
Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Canelo Alvarez def. #CaneloKovalev pic.twitter.com/vfQwV78C0B, Round 10: Canelo a little desperate with the occasional wide swing. (10-9 Kovalev). (10-9 Canelo, 38-38), Round 3: Canelo setting traps and punishing Kovalev on the odd occasion. If it's business, then why not?”. That’s first thing I thought.
He said: "I provide history and guarantees. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Kovalev just shades the round with a decent last minute.
(10-9 Canelo, 58-56 Canelo), Round 5: Canelo seems to be searching for the perfect shot. Had Kovalev up like 7-3 at that time .
10:37 p.m. Canelo is getting closer each round, and he’s landing more frequently.
That’s how you answer your critics. Bakhram Murtazaliev def.
Jab feints upstairs, then several attacks to the midsection. 10:45 p.m.