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Victory was sweet for Alvarez, who had been accused of “running” during last year’s first encounter by Golovkin’s camp. (Reuters)
BOXING

Alvarez ready for rematch after Golovkin dethroned

Mexican star Alvarez produced a performance of guts and resilience to inflict the first defeat of Golovkin’s career with a majority decision.

  • Agency
2 min read
Klitschko got up from the second knockdown in the round but when Joshua started to pile on the pressure referee David Fields stepped in to stop it.
ANTHONY JOSHUA

Joshua defeats Klitschko in thrilling world heavyweight epic

It was Klitschko’s first stoppage defeat since Lamon Brewster beat him in 2004 and leaves his record at 64 wins and five defeats.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
BERNARD HOPKINS

Hopkins posts unanimous decision over Ornelas

Ring veteran Bernard Hopkins beat Enrique Ornelas by unanimous decision in a light heavyweight homecoming bout on Wednesday.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read