“There are big fights for me in America, even Miguel Cotto – bringing him to the United Kingdom – or Manny Pacquiao, I’d like to fight in the United Kingdom next, hopefully December”.
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“I showed my balls by getting into the ring with a big guy”.
“I am old school”, Golovkin said just before the fight. I didn’t make it to the end, but I tried my best.
The Bolton fighter looked in control in Las Vegas, using his speed to unsettle “Canelo” and gain what looked to be a significant advantage on points. I had Amir in the fight.
“Now it’s time for Canelo to take the risk and quit hiding behind little stuff”, Hunter said, per Bad Left Hook.
Triple G had ringside seats to the bout. I don’t fear anyone.
Combat sports usually come with the possibility of some highlight reel finishes, and we wouldn’t be surprised to see this knock out by Canelo Alvarez played on boxing montages for years to come. “I knew it would be like that, but in the latter rounds it would come to my favour”. “I think people saw more of me tonight”.
After winning the bout, Canelo invited GGG Gennady Golovkin into the ring.
“But someone who comes in to press and attack you gives you the opportunity for a nice fight”.
“It was a human reaction to (kneel down and) make sure he was okay and I’m glad he appears to be”, the 25-year-old Mexican said.
He also stated: “I’m not in this sport because I’m afraid”.
“The future still holds big fights for me”. However, ultimately he was proved too small and not elusive enough to evade the bigger fighter for the 12-round distance.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (R) of Mexico connects with a right against Amir Khan (L) of Great B …
‘Golovkin, where are you? “We will call you”.
He was taken to hospital afterwards as precaution but was quick to assure fans he was fine after being checked out.
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Alvarez (47-1-1, 33 KO) was behind on many scorecards on social media and what not, either three rounds to two (48-47) or four rounds to one (49-46), including 49-46 on my card, and the same on Wil Esco’s card.
