Golovkin for the first time did not win the professional ring, but the championship titles remained with him

Kazakhstani Gennady Golovkin defended the world champion in versions WBA-SUPER, IBF and WBC in the weight category up to 72.6 kg. A 12-rang duel in Las Vegas with a Mexican boxer Saul Alvarez ended in a draw.

One judge gave the victory of Alvarez - 118: 110, the other - Golovkin - 115: 113, the third put up no one - 114: 114.

“Take a look at my belts, I still remain the champion. I have not lost, of course, I want to spend another fight with Alvarez,” Golovkin said after the fight.

Opponents will receive record fees in a career - $ 15 million, but their income may increase by selling paid television and tickets from tickets.

It is expected that the battle will gather 100 million on selling broadcasts and another 30 million for selling tickets.

Golovkin for the 19th time defended the WBA title, which he owns since 2010, in the fifth - IBF, in the third - WBC. Gennady approached the record for the number of defense of the world title in the middle weight category, which belongs to American Bernard Hopkins - 20 (1995-2005).

The 35-year-old Golovkin does not know the defeats in the professional ring, now his assets have 37 victories and one draw. The list of 27 -year -old Alvarez is now 49 victories (34 - a knockout), one defeat and two draws.