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Intense final press conference as Canelo and Golokvin prepare to end rivalry with trilogy bout
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin will square off for the third and presumably final time tonight as the pair seek a clear conclusion to what has been a controversial rivalry.
Canelo (57-2-2, 39 knockouts) and “GGG” (42-1-1, 37 KOs) first clashed at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in September 2017, fighting to a controversial split draw when most observers believed that then-unified middleweight champion Golovkin had done enough to claim the victory. Twelve months later in the same venue, the rivals clashed again and produced an instant classic. Again, many felt that GGG had deserved the win, but Canelo took the titles from the Kazakh with a majority-decision win – marking the first loss of Golovkin’s professional career.
Four years on, Golovkin and Canelo are set for another September showdown at the T-Mobile Arena, this time with the Mexican’s super-middleweight titles on the line. Alvarez, 32, enters the bout on the back of just the second defeat of his pro career, a points loss to light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol in May. Meanwhile, age is not on GGG’s side as the 40-year-old looks to finally score an official victory over Canelo, but he is at least in form – having last competed in April, when he stopped Ryota Murata in the ninth round. Tonight, one of boxing’s great modern rivalries looks set to be decided for good. Follow live updates and results from the main event and undercard, below.
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Williams vs Conway – Round 7
A considerable right hook lands for Williams with Conway backed into the corner.
Now the American starts to find a home for his left hand.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 01:45
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Williams vs Conway – Round 6
Williams looks a tad frustrated here, though he’s likely still ahead on the judges’ scorecards.
“One shot, that’s all he’s got, that same backhand,” Conway’s coach shouts as the Briton blocks a number of straight lefts from Williams.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 01:41
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Williams vs Conway – Round 5
Williams staggers somewhat after a right hook from Conway. Was it the impact of the punch or a trip? Hard to say.
Potentially the latter, as he stumbles away later in the round after throwing a straight shot to the body of Conway.
Conway is growing in confidence and briefly fights on the front foot – for the first time in this fight.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 01:37
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Williams vs Conway – Round 4
Conway looks to get Williams off him with a one-two. Now a two-one, so to speak.
Williams with a southpaw left hook to the chest. Conway tries to time his own jab with a bit of irregularity to catch out Williams.
A few nice counter hooks from the Briton late in the round, as Williams seeks big overhand shots with Conway on the ropes.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 01:33
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Williams vs Conway – Round 3
More forward pressure from Willliams, who tries for an uppercut but is beaten to the punch – pun intended – by Conway, who flicks some jabs onto the American’s chin.
Conway rolls under a wide left hook from Williams. Now a left hook lands on “Ammo”’s guard, but he’ll have felt some of the impact there.
Williams looks to stay disciplined and targets the body of Conway.
Conway is starting to clinch a little in this round.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 01:29
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Williams vs Conway – Round 2
Williams’ coach urges him to be “quick” as the second round arrives.
The American jabs to the body of Conway, and again, and again. Next time it’s a left cross to the body. Conway tries to jab to the head of Williams to deter him somewhat, but “Ammo” is maintaining range well.
A left straight gets through for Williams and snaps back the head of Conway, who is now backed into the corner. Another straight left lands for “Ammo”.
Conway tries a right hook to the body, but Williams blocks it.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 01:25
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Williams vs Conway – Round 1
Williams at once looks to get on the front foot and back up Conway, who catches the southpaw with a decent counter right hand, giving himself a chance to circle off the ropes.
Conway the targets the body, but Williams continues to press forward and propels a right hook into the midriff of the Briton.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 01:21
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The main card is set to begin with a middleweight clash between Austin “Ammo” Williams and Kieron Conway.
American Williams is 11-0 as a professional with nine knockout wins, while Briton Conway has a pro record of 18-2-1 (4 KOs). Both fighters are 26 years old.
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 01:12
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First of all, here’s a look at the prelim results:
Anthony Herrera def. Delvin McKinley via technical decision (accidental headbutt, Round 6)
Marc Castro def. Kevin Montiel Mendoza via fifth-round KO (1:40)
Aaron Aponte vs Fernando Angel Molina ends as split draw (76-74, 74-76, 75-75)
Diego Pacheco def. Enrique Collazo via fifth-round TKO (2:29)
Alex Pattle18 September 2022 01:09