Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev explained
Fight Date: | November 2, 2019 |
Fight Name: | Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev |
Location: | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
Titles: | WBO light heavyweight title |
Fighter2: | Sergey Kovalev |
Nickname2: | Krusher |
Record2: | 34–3–1 (29 KO) |
Hometown2: | Kopeysk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia |
Height2: | 6 ft 0 in |
Weight2: | 175 lb |
Style2: | Orthodox |
Recognition2: | WBO light heavyweight champion |
Fighter1: | Saúl Álvarez |
Nickname1: | Canelo ("Cinnamon") |
Record1: | 52–1–2 (35 KO) |
Hometown1: | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
Height1: | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight1: | 174+1/2 lb |
Style1: | Orthodox |
Recognition1: | WBA (Super) and The Ring middleweight champion WBA (Regular) super middleweight champion The Ring No. 3 ranked pound-for-pound fighter 2-division world champion |
Result: | Álvarez wins via 11th-round KO |
Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev was a professional boxing match between Canelo Álvarez and defending WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev. The fight took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada on November 2, 2019. Álvarez won by 11th-round knockout.
Background
Álvarez made his debut at light heavyweight and was looking to become a three-weight world champion by challenging WBO titleholder Kovalev, who was defending his title after having fought two months prior on August 24, 2019. Kovalev was stopped for just the third time in his career when Álvarez knocked him out in the 11th round.
Fight card
Aftermath
Immediately after the bout, many fight fans started asking Kovalev on social media about why he allegedly took a dive. The former champion answered via several videos on his Instagram page,:
Álvarez responded by calling Kovalev a "bad loser".[1]
Broadcasting
The fight was streamed live on DAZN in the United States and nine other countries, televised on both FTA Azteca 7 in Mexico and Channel One in Russia.[2] [3]
Fight purses
According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Álvarez earned an official purse of $35 million and Kovalev a $3 million purse. These figures are the final figures they will earn as Canelo has a subscription deal which means no potential PPV revenue.[19]
Guaranteed base purses
- Canelo Álvarez ($35 million) vs. Sergey Kovalev ($3 million)
- Ryan Garcia ($250,000) vs. Romero Duno ($50,000)
- Bakhram Murtazaliev ($55,000) vs. Jorge Fortea ($20,000)
- Seniesa Estrada ($50,000) vs. Marlen Esparza ($50,000)
- Blair Cobbs ($20,000) vs. Carlos Ortiz ($5,000)
- Meiirim Nursultanov ($12,500) vs. Cristian Olivas ($12,000)
Notes
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Notes and References
- Web site: 2019-11-23. Canelo: Kovalev a 'bad loser' for weight excuse. 2021-05-20. ESPN.com. en.
- Web site: Первый канал покажет поединок Ковалев - Альварес в прямом эфире. 2019-10-21. РИА. ru. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191026211847/https://rsport.ria.ru/20191021/1560043888.html . 2019-10-26 . 2019-10-26.
- Web site: Televisa y TV Azteca llevaron en vivo pelea entre Canelo y Kovalev. a.esteban. 2019-11-02. www.record.com.mx. es. 2019-11-07.
- Web site: Canelo v Kovalev - $49.95 MAIN EVENT. Main Event. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20010202020800/http://www.mainevent.com.au:80/ . 2001-02-02 . 2019-10-26.
- Web site: [拳击]WBO轻重量级争霸赛:阿尔瓦雷斯VS科瓦列夫]. CCTV. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191110140354/http://sports.cctv.com/2019/11/03/VIDE4j7uHiKQOqcV5ghxxzwq191103.shtml . 2019-11-10 . 2019-11-10.
- Web site: Canelo vs Kovalev le 2 novembre sur beIN SPORTS. beIN Sports. fr-fr. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191102204405/https://www.beinsports.com/france/boxe/news/canelo-vs-kovalev-le-2-novembre-sur-bein-spor/1313133 . 2019-11-02 . 2019-11-02.
- Web site: Mola TV on Instagram: "Berita baik untuk penggemar Boxing! Akhir pekan ini Mola TV akan siarkan duel dari ring tinju antara Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalec.…". Instagram. en. 2019-11-02.
- Web site: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev live on Sky Sports. Sky Sports. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191026210344/https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11846111/saul-canelo-alvarez-vs-sergey-kovalev-live-on-sky-sports . 2019-10-26 . 2019-10-26.
- Web site: "Канело"-Ковалев жекпе- жегін "QAZSPORT" телеарнасы көрсетеді. November 2019. Qazsport. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191102204407/https://qazsporttv.kz/kz/news/14348/ . 2019-11-02 . 2019-11-02.
- Web site: Astro Malaysia. www.facebook.com. en. 2019-11-02.
- Web site: Lo Mejor del Boxeo on Instagram: "Este sábado a las 8pm desde Las Vegas: Canelo Álvarez vs Sergey Kovalev por el campeonato mundial semi pesado. Por @telemetro.…". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/lomejordelboxeo/2165650573305837277 . 2021-12-26 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-01-31.
- Web site: CIGNAL TV - Canelo vs Kovalev x KSI vs Logan Paul PPV. Cignal TV. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191026210345/https://cignal.tv/article/2364/canelo-vs-kovalev-x-ksi-vs-logan-paul-ppv . 2019-10-26 . 2019-10-26.
- Web site: Sports5. Facebook. en. 2019-11-02.
- Web site: Plans and Bundles - Canelo Vs Kovalev & KSI Vs Logan Paul PPV Bundle. Sky Cable. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107180609/https://www.mysky.com.ph/Cebu/plans-and-bundles/sky-on-demand/canelo-vs-kovalev-ksi-vs-logan-paul-ppv-bundle-763 . 2019-11-07 . 2019-11-07.
- Web site: Canelo i Kowaliow w limicie. Przed nimi jednak drugie ważenie. 2 November 2019. Polsat Sport. pl. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191102204406/https://www.polsatsport.pl/wiadomosc/2019-11-02/canelo-i-kowaliow-w-limicie-przed-nimi-jeszcze-drugie-wazenie/ . 2019-11-02 . 2019-11-02.
- Web site: Canelo goes heavy to nail place in history - live on SuperSport. SuperSport. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191102204406/https://supersport.com/general/press-releases/news/191031_Canelo_goes_heavy_to_nail_place_in_history_live_on_SuperSport . 2019-11-02 . 2019-11-02.
- Web site: Eleven Sports TW on Instagram: "WBO輕重量級拳王爭霸賽倒數五天 Kovalev vs Canelo ⭕️拳王限定通行證 限時開賣 單月看兩場 來自俄羅斯,流著戰鬥民族的血液,拳王Sergey Kovalev對決墨西哥巨星Canelo Alvarez,拳力出擊!!! Kovalev本場看點…". Instagram. zh. 2019-11-07.
- Web site: Bilgehan Demir on Instagram: "Gel de uyu 3 Kasım pazar sabahı tam ne zaman? Harbiden saatleri 4'e kurdunuz mu? #CaneloKovalev @boksgecesi @dmaxtr". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/bilgehandemir/2159842539279893309 . 2021-12-26 . registration. Instagram. en. 2019-10-22.
- Web site: Official Canelo vs. Kovalev fight purses: Alvarez banks $35 million for light heavyweight debut. Dan Hiergesell. mmaweekly.com. November 2, 2019.