While the combat sports community was focused on UFC Fight Night 210 among other martial arts events, the weekend belonged largely to the highly anticipated trilogy match between Canelo Alvarez and “GGG” Gennadiy Golovkin, which took place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Alvarez defeated Golovkin via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) after 12 rounds of boxing – and you can check out the card’s full results here via Boxing Junkie.
Of course, as is the case with every major fight in history, the combat sports community had a lot to say about it. Scroll below to see the reactions to the highly-anticipated third meeting between two of the greatest boxers of this generation.
Boxing Junkie
Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin III: LIVE updates and results, full coverage https://t.co/tnlKObZAev
— Boxing Junkie (@BoxingJunkie2) September 16, 2022
Lance Pugmire
Final fight odds from @BetMGM courtesy @ScottGhertner: @Canelo -500, @GGGBoxing +375.
— Lance Pugmire (@pugboxing) September 18, 2022
The trilogy match nears… pic.twitter.com/tQsN4s78N1
— Lance Pugmire (@pugboxing) September 18, 2022
Alan Jouban
Not so high on this national anthem #CaneloGGG3
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 18, 2022
Terrance McKinney
I’m riding with my guy triple g tonite who do you guys got
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) September 18, 2022
Billy Quarantillo
Bro @joerogan went to ADCC (JiuJitsu), the ufc fights and now #GGGCanelo3 all in one day, what a savage https://t.co/l4TP2q5hND
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) September 18, 2022
Marion Reneau
Anyone else excited for this one? https://t.co/aC8tGXYFQg
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) September 18, 2022
Kevin Iole
Here comes the challenger @GGGBoxing!!!! #CaneloGGG3
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) September 18, 2022
Here comes @Canelo!!
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) September 18, 2022
DAZN
I N C R E Í B LE 🇲🇽@Canelo walks out to the ring with @alexoficial 🤩
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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 18, 2022
Marc Raimondi
Canelo vs. GGG 3 about to go down. Let’s go. #CaneloGGG3
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) September 18, 2022
Helen Yee
Joe Rogan and Dave Chappelle in the house #GGGCanelo3 pic.twitter.com/yN1TKzew2T
— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) September 18, 2022
Kevin Iole
10-9 Canelo in first. Not a lot landed but most of what did is from Canelo #CaneloGGG3
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) September 18, 2022
Canelo wins second 10-9. G not throwing enough. 20-18 Canelo on my card. #CaneloGGG3
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) September 18, 2022
Dustin Poirier
Canelo Took the 3rd #CaneloGGG3
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) September 18, 2022
Alan Jouban
All close rounds but feels like Canelo is ahead and slowly starting to build momentum. #CaneloGGG3
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 18, 2022
Canelo is so slick with that look away head movement on defense. #CaneloGGG3
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 18, 2022
Phoenix Carnavale
Good coaching from Banks In GGG’s corner. Let’s see if he uses the pep talk. #CaneloGGG3
— phoenix carnevale (@microphonephoen) September 18, 2022
Greg Rosenstein
Canelo cruising up 4-0. GGG hasn't landed any significant punch so far. #CaneloGGG3
— Greg Rosenstein (@grosenstein) September 18, 2022
MacMally
Canelo making GGG look like one of the G's stands for geriatric. #CaneloGGG3
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) September 18, 2022
Kamaru Usman backstage at T-Mobile arena ready to call out GGG in a boxing match: #CaneloGGG3 pic.twitter.com/qzYAR8v7PV
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) September 18, 2022
Brian Campbell
ROUND 5: Alvarez chopping away at the body with both hands. Big right hand late. Golovkin's low activity isn't winning rounds and doing nothing to set up power shots. 50-45 CA. #CaneloGGG3
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) September 18, 2022
Caposa
Golovkin looking slow. No real effective offense period. Not fun. Shutout so far by Canelo
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 18, 2022
Anthony Pettis
Your favorite fighter’s favorite fighters @NateDiaz209 #CaneloGGG3 pic.twitter.com/sxOI5BBk9v
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) September 18, 2022
Aaron Bronsteter
GGG looks like he has the same chance as HHH would at this stage.
Tough to watch considering how competitive the first two were.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 18, 2022
Ariel Helwani
Canelo is looking so good. 5-0.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) September 18, 2022
Chamatkar Sandhu
6 rounds in the bank and it's been one way traffic. All Canelo. He's been a force. GGG is just old and it's showing. #CaneloGGG3
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) September 18, 2022
ESPN
THIS RIGHT HAND BY CANELO 😳 #CANELOGGG3 pic.twitter.com/RH9s3cG0vM
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 18, 2022
THE STARS ARE LOCKED IN ON #CANELOGGG3 👀 pic.twitter.com/fCXgcowj3p
— ESPN (@espn) September 18, 2022
Bill Simmons
GGG-Canelo 3 on pace to be the worst sporting event of 2022. GGG looks like he’s 55.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) September 18, 2022
Gareth Davies
Have Canelo winning 8 rounds to zero from GGG#CaneloGGG3
— Gareth A Davies (@GarethADaviesDT) September 18, 2022
Teddy Atlas
GGGs muscle tone is old and soft. #CaneloGGG3
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) September 18, 2022
Matthew Wells
This fight is going and has gone exactly as I anticipated. #CaneloGGG3
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) September 18, 2022
GGG really waited until the 9th round to start boxing.
Why.#CaneloGGG3
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) September 18, 2022
Dan Rafael
Rd 9: GGG 10-9. He gets on the board. Landed a nice right hand, got in some good shots, a hook backed Canelo up. 8-1. #CaneloGGG3 #boxing
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) September 18, 2022
Aaron Bronsteter
Golovkin starting to channel his trademark aggression. Coming alive in the late rounds.
Finally becoming competitive.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 18, 2022
Johnny Munoz
Canelo vs GGG 👀 #CaneloGGG3
— Johnny Muñoz (@KidKvenbo) September 18, 2022
Joe Giannetti
Canelo led the dance minus a few quick flashes of greatness from GGG #CaneloGGG3
— Joe Joe Giannetti 💀 (@Giannettimma) September 18, 2022
Matchroom Boxing
After 36 rounds… The respect is there 🤝#CaneloGGG3 pic.twitter.com/DVEZ12m9U9
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) September 18, 2022
👑 AND STILL!@Canelo beats Golovkin 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 to retain his Undisputed crown and settle the score once and for all! #CaneloGGG3 pic.twitter.com/r2XBtUiYFC
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) September 18, 2022
MMA Junkie
#CaneloGGG3 results: Canelo Alvarez def. Gennadiy Golovkin via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)@BoxingJunkie2 results: https://t.co/QY3dT7K8aq pic.twitter.com/quJ8KE9JT7
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 18, 2022
Pearl Gonzalez
Bad ass fight.. Canelo came with the heat; his pressure, his power👌🏼💥 and GGG was precise with his combos.. WHEN he let go… Amazing fight, Canelo showed why he’s a legend! 👊🏼
— PEARL GONZALEZ (@PearlGonzalez) September 18, 2022
Teddy Atlas
GGG was able to take the back roads enough to get to the finish line. Canelo won but not greatly impressive. #CaneloGGG3
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) September 18, 2022
Justin Gonzales
I’m not a boxing judge but I thought Canelo was more dominant than 115-113 #CaneloGGG3
— Justin gonzales (@JTRAINxGANG) September 18, 2022
Ben "Big Tuna" Parrish
Triple G looked good late. Good fight.
— Ben Parrish (@BenBigTuna) September 18, 2022
Jake Shields
Canelo vs GGG with the 209 crew @NateDiaz209 @chrisavila209 pic.twitter.com/HZnlyQrcQY
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) September 18, 2022
Claressa Shields
116-112, 115-113, 115-113 Canelo Alvarez! #canelovsGGG3 ! Fight was not that close in my eyes!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) September 18, 2022
Lou DiBella
Wow… the 7-5 scores are comical! #boxing #CaneloGGG3 https://t.co/PiT4p2UmVo
— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) September 18, 2022
Chris Eubank Jr.
GGG you had a great run. Come back down to middleweight & let’s fight for those belts you still have in December or just pass em over & I’ll look after them for the next couple years while you enjoy retirement… you earned it champ.
— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) September 18, 2022
Michael Montero
It’s a testament to Golovkin’s character and class as a fighter that he went the distance with Canelo, while much younger and naturally larger title holders like Plant, Saunders and others couldn’t. Put some respect on the old man’s name. 🥊 #CaneloGGG3 #boxing
— Michael Montero (@MonteroOnBoxing) September 18, 2022
Andreas Hale
Canelo is used to picking his spots and waiting for his opponent to wilt. He knew GGG wouldn't go away and had to outwork him. That's not what Canelo does. I was impressed by his strategy and how he put it to work.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) September 18, 2022
Mario Lopez
With the homie @NateDiaz209#OGFoos pic.twitter.com/rTYD7hilz7
— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) September 18, 2022
Nate Diaz
👊 @NateDiaz209 is backing @Canelo and looks ready to step into the ring if needed 😂#CaneloGGG3 pic.twitter.com/ljoa4bQaW7
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 18, 2022
Sergio Mora
Them scorecards being read put more worry in Canelo than the 12 rounds he just went with GGG!! 115-113! Wow! #CaneloGGG3
— Sergio Mora (@TheLatinSnake_) September 18, 2022
Paulie Malignaggi
Canelo always had this fight in his back pocket. Not impressive. Benavidez is the real test at 168 not a 40 year old GGG.
— Paul Malignaggi (@PaulMalignaggi) September 18, 2022
The Judges
Official scorecard for #CaneloGGG3. Most ringside media had it very wide for Canelo. #boxing pic.twitter.com/A8yvLLTytF
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) September 18, 2022
