Canelo Alvarez faced Gennady Golovkin for a highly anticipated showdown on September 17, 2022. However, many fans felt like the bout was a rather lackluster affair. In fact, boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya had a few choice words to say about the same.
The build-up to the fight was of Gargantuan proportions in itself. On May 24, 2022, it was announced that Alvarez will return to defend his undisputed titles in the super middleweight division, in a trilogy showdown against Golovkin. This was despite Alvarez expressing his desire to avenge his light-heavyweight loss against Dmitry Bivol.
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Alvarez faced Golovkin at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The bout saw him defending his WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles.
It should be mentioned that the fight was one-sided for most of the rounds, with Alvarez causing significant damage. Meanwhile, Golovkin tried to reclaim his pace in the last few rounds. But he was unsuccessful in doing so. At the end of the twelve rounds, the judges scored 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, in favor of Alvarez, making him the victor by decision.
Oscar De La Hoya reacts to Canelo Alvarez UD Gennady Golovkin… pic.twitter.com/fg8bbpPwYz
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 18, 2022
A lot of fans felt that the fight was not as interesting as his former fights. And De Loya Hoya, on the other hand, even mentioned that he was falling asleep during the fight. That is, until his wife grabbed his backside.
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While both fighters showcased stellar performances. There is no denying the fight was mostly just a one-sided affair.
Fans were weirded out by the statement made by Oscar De La Hoya
Boxing fans were not too happy with Oscar De La Hoya’s comments. In fact, a lot of fans took to social media to share their thoughts.
Weird
— Arturo (@artvill07) September 18, 2022
Oscar is always on some weird shit 😂😂
— Johnny Villegas 💯 (@LatinBullBoxing) September 18, 2022
A few fans were quick to point out that De La Hoya weirded them out with his statement.
Oscar is a hater cause Canelo dumped him.
— Luis Velazquez (@lrvelazquez) September 18, 2022
Meanwhile, user @Irvelazquez stated that De La Hoya made such a statement only because Alvarez left Golden Boy Promotions.
Haters gonna hate. Ever since Canelo stopped fucking with him he’s all of a sudden not a fan and thinks Canelo is a boring fighter. 🤣
— Valk Loves Louie (@LouieTheKid) September 18, 2022
Similarly, user @LouieTheKid also chimed in agreement. The user mentioned that De La Hoya suddenly stopped being Alvarez’s fan after he left Golden Boy Promotions.
Nobody cares about this dudes opinion he’s one of the most overrated boxers ever lol
— nyc.jakeee (@nycjakee) September 18, 2022
However, user @nycjakee went on to him out for his statement. Moreover, the user also called De La Hoya an overrated boxer whose opinion did not matter.
Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin 3 was a star-studded event
Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin 3 had a spectacular build-up to the main event. So it came as no surprise that the fight was a star-studded event with multiple notable names in attendance.
Legends 🤝@michaelb4jordan x @EddieHearn #CaneloGGG3 pic.twitter.com/BQ45OouN5z
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 18, 2022
Could we see a return to the boxing ring for @LoganPaul? 👀
Watch #CaneloGGG3 | Live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 (excl. MX, KZ & LATAM) | DAZN PPV in US, CA, UK, IRE, AUS & NZ pic.twitter.com/TAbg6lBTKA
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 18, 2022
Hollywood and the YouTube community had their due representation with Michael B. Jordan and Logan Paul gracing the event with their presence.
Greatness was in the arena to watch greatness ⭐️⭐️#CaneloGGG3 pic.twitter.com/gdVzgubjbv
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 18, 2022
NBA was not far behind, as Stephen Curry was also seen in the audience. Notably, Curry and Alvarez have been regular golf partners.
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Canelo vs GGG with the 209 crew @NateDiaz209 @chrisavila209 pic.twitter.com/HZnlyQrcQY
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) September 18, 2022
The UFC also extended their mighty arm of support, with Nate Diaz and his entourage in attendance.
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