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TOP STORY
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has taken the WBA, WBC and IBF middleweight titles after a majority decision against Gennady Golovkin.
Two judges scored the fight 115-113 in favour of Canelo, while the third had it at 114-114.
The pair went blow for blow in the highly anticipated bout at the T-Mobile Arena, Canelo controlling the pace but Golovkin better with the jab in the early stages.
Canelo got in some strong body work in the second half of the fight but, into the 12th round, it was the champion who was pushing harder, landing a left-hook and uppercut.
The Mexican’s strong chin and even stronger resolve saw him go the distance and then take the three straps as Golovkin tasted defeat for the first time in 40 fights.
FOOTBALL
Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui conceded his side were “not clinical enough” after they lost their 100 per cent start to the new La Liga season in a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao.
Los Blancos were up against it for much of the match, with Iker Muniain sliding the home side in front in the 32nd minute at the San Mames before substitute Isco saved Real’s blushes in the second half.
The visitors had a handful of chances to snatch the three points with Bilbao keeper Unai Simon making a series of good saves, but ultimately the hosts proved good value for their point.
Read our talking points and ratings from the game.
Elsewhere, there were wins for Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in the Premier League yesterday. Catch up on all of our content from the games here.
CRICKET
In a match which will be remembered for the bravery shown by Bangladesh’s batsmen, the Tigers vanquished Sri Lanka by 137 runs in the Asian Cup opener in Dubai yesterday. Check out our talking points from the opener.
In today’s game (15:30), Pakistan take on minnows Hong Kong in Dubai.
The ICC Champions Trophy winners come into the tournament on the back of a 5-0 series whitewash against Zimbabwe as one of the favourites to clinch the trophy on September 28. Here’s our talking points ahead of their Group A opener.
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