Rewatching Canelo vs Golovkin 1 rbr

I'm currently in the process of rewatching the career of Canelo and I've just watched the Liam Smith fight meaning it's Golovkin next.

With the trilogy fight being seemingly round the corner I thought might like to revisit this with me.

I'm going to give my rbr thought, can't promise I'll watch it all in one go because, well life.

But if anyone else wants to rewatch this fight and share their thoughts, feel free.

 

Before I start, here is my most recent scorecard so will be interesting to see if I still agree with my previous watching.

Alvarez: 2,10,11,12
Golovkin: 1,3,5,6,7,8,9

 

Round 1: Golovkin

There isn't an awful lot that happens this round. Both men defend really well and land few shots.

Difference for me is Golovkin is the one pressing forward behind his jab.

Very close round as the first round almost always is.

 

Round 2: Canelo

The jab of Golovkin isn't as dominant this round as Canelo is moving a lot more fluidly, and gets in some nice flashy combos.

Good round for Canelo.

 

Round 3: Golovkin

Canelo doesn't dance as much this round and tries standing his ground, but even though he lands some nice counters, he gets jabbed back time and time again. And to this point Golovkin is defending just as well as Canelo.

What seals this close round though is the last 30 seconds were Canelo is just running from Golovkin, throws the round away, as Lara did to him when the two fought.

 

Round 4: Golovkin

Good round for triple G here. He matches the combos of Canelo, bosses behind his jab and backs Canelo against the ropes. For a significant amount of the round.

I'd say this and round 2 are the only clear rounds so far though.

 

No point, to watching one of the biggest fights in MW history? Featuring the current number 1 P4P and the current number 1 MW? Featuring a fight between two men signed to fight on a trilogy?

And more importantly than all the above, this is the next fight on my list.

 

Round 5: Golovkin

Best round so far for Golovkin who now looks well in control, driving Canelo back consistently and landing well.

 

I've just finished round 5.

I think we just see the sport differently. Watching and scoring is never a waste of time for me. Its literally what I enjoy doing.

Which is why at some point I will be rewatching Taylor vs Catterall and letting @CST80 know my thoughts.

That point being when I've finished my Canelo binge.