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Canelo Alvarez halted Gennady Golovkin 12-year streak in $117 million rematch but not without controversy

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Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin’s mega-money rematch was one of boxing’s highest-profile events in the modern era. But the lucrative showdown was marred with controversy surrounding the incredible spectacle, which lit up the hallowed walls of the T-Mobile Arena in boxing capital Las Vegas. Munguia wanted to fight GGG in between his two fights with Canelo GETTY Prior to their rematch, Golovkin and Alvarez had fought out to a draw in their first battle in one of the most controversial scoring decisions in boxing memory. Most believed Golovkin had done enough to win, but he was forced to settle with the chance to get his revenge in a captivating sequel. Canelo fails drug test before Golovkin rematch After his draw with Golovkin in September 2017, an immediate sequel was being plotted. However in a huge scandal, it was revealed that Alvarez tested twice positive for banned substance clenbuterol, which saw him handed a six-month suspension. The Mexican superstar denied deliberate wrongd

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