The Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev fight was a highly anticipated boxing match that took place on November 2, 2019, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout was contested for Kovalev's WBO light heavyweight title.
The Context: Canelo, already a world champion in multiple weight divisions (light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight), moved up two weight classes to challenge Kovalev, who was considered one of the most dangerous light heavyweights in the division, despite showing signs of decline.
The Fight: The fight started cautiously, with Kovalev utilizing his jab to keep Canelo at bay. As the rounds progressed, Canelo began to close the distance and land more powerful shots. Kovalev's stamina seemed to wane, and Canelo ultimately secured a technical knockout (TKO) in the 11th round with a devastating combination.
The Result: Canelo Álvarez won the fight via 11th-round TKO, becoming a four-division world champion. The victory further solidified his status as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Aftermath: The fight's outcome was controversial to some fans. Some thought Kovalev wasn't at his best, whether because of age, stamina, or rehydration issues after making weight. Some also accused Kovalev of taking a dive. Canelo continued to fight and win at super middleweight, eventually unifying all the titles in that division. Kovalev's career declined after the loss. The pay-per-view event was a commercial success.
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