Alvarez says he’s happy to do it all again

Las Vegas – Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (right) is eyeing a trilogy with Gennady Golovkin after ending the middleweight champion’s unbeaten reign here on Saturday.

Mexican star Alvarez produced a performance of guts and resilience to inflict the first defeat of Golovkin’s career with a majority decision at the T-Mobile Arena.

The win wiped away months of simmering acrimony which stemmed from Alvarez’s failed drugs test in February, forcing the cancellation of a rematch scheduled in May.

Alvarez, who fought a controversial draw with Golovkin a year ago, said he would be ready for a third instalment, possibly later this year.

“If the people want another round, I’ll do it again,” said Alvarez, who improves to 50-1-2.

Victory was sweet for Alvarez, who had been accused of “running” during last year’s first encounter by Golovkin’s camp.

On Saturday the 28-year-old from Guadalajara, roared on by a large contingent of Mexican fans, took the fight to Golovkin throughout.

He took control with a dominant spell in the middle rounds before holding off Golovkin down the stretch to claim a 114-114, 115113, 115-113 win.

“We knew the best way to beat him was to make him go backwards,” Alvarez said.

“It was my plan from the beginning.” –