Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, and More

In boxing’s calendar, one of the biggest events this year is Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin III. After much anticipation and wait, the bout is finally here for the fans. Despite Alvarez’s loss against Bivol this past May and other obstacles impeding, Matchroom Boxing, Canelo and GGG Promotions are finally prepared to grace the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, on Saturday, September 17th. With only a few hours left, here is a look at Alvarez and Golovkin’s numbers side by side.

Previously, the two boxing geniuses met in 2017 and 2018. The first time the bout was declared a draw but the second time, Alvarez won by MD. The loss to Alvarez is the only loss ‘GGG’ has in his pro boxing career since he debuted. At the age of 40, when Golovkin does not have many years, the question is, ‘can he avenge his loss against Saul’? Similarly, with an exceptional resume, can Canelo Alvarez beat Gennady Golovkin for the second time?

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As we near the bell, anticipation surrounds our being. However, with our eyes resting on Saturday and hearts beating to sound the drum of the fight, we take a look at the records and stats.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin: Physical attributes and stats

Alvarez is currently 32 years old. An orthodox fighter, Canelo made his professional debut in 2005. He stands 5′ 8″ tall and possesses a reach of 70½″. As of now, the Mexican has fought a total of 61 fights. His professional record comprises 57 wins, 2 draws, and only 2 losses in the sport.  39, that is 63.93% of his bouts end with a knockout win. A complete 12-round fighter, Alvarez has gone the distance a dozen times.

Golovkin, on the other hand, is 40 years old. Also an orthodox fighter, ‘GGG’ made his debut in 2006. So far, he has fought 44 fights. His record exhibits 42 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss. 37, that is 84.09% of his fights end with a victory by a knockout. ‘GGG’ stands 5′ 10½″ tall and has a reach of 70″. A ruthless and powerful puncher in the sport, only a handful of times has ‘GGG’ gone the entire scheduled distance in his fights.

Other facts about Alvarez and Golovkin

Golovkin is a well-known face in the sport. According to Forbes, he has made $23 million in salary and winnings combined. In addition, back in 2019, he signed a $100 million dollar deal with DAZN for six fights. But that’s not it. Reportedly, ‘GGG’ also has endorsement deals with Nike, Hublot, Tecate and Chivas Regal.

On the other end, according to reports, Canelo Alvarez has a net worth of around $180 million. Back in 2018, he signed a 5-year $365 million contract with Golden Boy and DAZN. In this respect, it is also worth mentioning that when Alvarez fought Mayweather, he made $12 million.

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As we near the fight, what are your thoughts about Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin III? Who will you be rooting for?