Canelo Alvarez vs Gennadiy Golovkin 3 is sure to be one for the history books. Canelo Alvarez (57-2-2, 39 KOs) and Gennadiy Golovkin (42-1-1, 37 KOs) are the two best middleweights ever in boxing. Thus, the two legends will run it back for the third time on 17 September 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The two fighters are well acquainted, having fought each other twice in the last five years. Whilst the first bout ended in a controversial split decision draw, the second was a majority decision win for Canelo. Both of the fights were frighteningly close, with rounds determined through fine margins for either side.
With a fight of this stature comes a big prize at stake: Alvarez’s WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring Super Middleweight titles. Moreover, Canelo is also faced with the possibility of two consecutive defeats for the first time in his career. For GGG, the fight could be his last, with the Kazakh boxer turning 41 next year.
Canelo Set To Make A Guaranteed $45 Million From Trilogy Fight
Alvarez, due to his influence and marketability will be getting the bigger slice of the cake. According to reports, the Mexican boxer will receive $10 million as base pay and up to $55 million in PPV bonus with a guarantee of at least $45 million.
On the other hand, ‘GGG’ will receive $8 million as base pay and up to $35 million in PPV bonus with a guarantee of at least $20 million. Previously, Alvarez and Golovkin pocketed around $40 million and $30 million for the second fight.
Canelo Alvarez vs Gennadiy Golovkin 3: Everything You Need To Know
Without a doubt, Canelo vs GGG 3 is one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year. Understandably, fans are very excited to see how the matchup pans out and who will come out on top. With the fight just days away, let’s take a look at all the details for the fight.
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As mentioned before, Canelo vs GGG 3 will be live on 17 September 2022 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card for the event will begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. BST, with main event ring walks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT / 4 a.m. BST. As always, these timings are subject to change due to the varying lengths of the undercard bouts.
Here is the complete fight card for the event:
Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin 3 – for Alvarez’s WBC/IBF/WBO/WBA Super Middleweight titles
Jesse Rodriguez vs. Israel Gonzalez – for Rodriguez’s WBC Junior Bantamweight title
Ali Akhmedov vs. Gabriel Rosado – Super Middleweight
Austin Williams vs. Kieron Conway – Middleweight
Diego Pacheco vs. Enrique Collazo – Super Middleweight
Marc Castro vs. Kevin Montiel Mendoza – Lightweight
Aaron Aponte vs. Fernando Molina – Junior Welterweight
Anthony Herrera vs. Delvin McKinley – Bantamweight