THE STORY
On September 16, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Canelo Álvarez and Gennady Golovkin fought to a controversial split draw. Judge Adalaide Byrd scored the bout 118-110 in favor of Álvarez, while judges Dave Moretti and Don Trella scored it 115-113 for Golovkin and 114-114, respectively. The decision sparked widespread criticism and debate over the scoring accuracy.
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Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin
WHY IT MATTERS
The fight's disputed outcome led to significant controversy, highlighting concerns about judging consistency in boxing. It set the stage for a highly anticipated rematch, which took place in 2018, further solidifying the rivalry between the two fighters.