Canelo vs GGG stream provider promises piracy offenders will be caught

CANELO VS GGG is expected to be watched by billions around the globe on TV and online but BoxNation are determined to clamp down on illegal streams in the UK.

Gennady “GGG” Golovkin is unbeaten in his 37 professional fights with 33 wins coming by knockout and he currently holds the WBC, WBA and IBF middleweight championship belts.

But Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is expected to provide him with one of his toughest tests - the Mexican has only been beaten once, by Floyd Mayweather, and is rated as one of the world’s best pound-for-pound boxers.

Their two outstanding records make this one of the most mouth-watering fights in recent boxing history with the 20,000-seater T-Mobile Arena already sold out.

The rest of the world will have to suffice with watching the fight on pay-per-view with BoxNation providing the fight for £16.95.

However, many will attempt to circumvent the payment and stream the bout illegally online, tactics which the broadcaster are determined to stamp out.

“We are well aware of the issue of illegal streams and will have a dedicated team on the night to find them and bring them down,” said George Warren, CEO of BoxNation.

“We are using a lot of resources and measures to ensure this piracy is swiftly dealt with.

“Where necessary we will also involve law enforcement agencies to deal with offenders.

“Canelo v Golovkin is a once in decade fight and only on BoxNation Box Office will you be able to watch it uninterrupted and in the highest quality."

Warren added: “BoxNation has, and always will be, committed to bringing boxing fans the very best fights in the best quality from around the world.

“In Canelo v Golovkin we have a genuine 50-50 matchup that has the makings to go down as one of the best fights in modern history.

“It is a special fight and one we are offering to UK and Irish fans with the best coverage, quality and value for money.

“Prior to the launch of BoxNation in 2011 UK fans missed out on a host of top fights from around the world.

“By supporting this event - by buying it either on BoxNation Box Office or subscribing to BoxNation - it allows us to continue to bring the very best match-ups to British households.

“The event is priced very competitively - at just £16.95 - cheaper than Mayweather vs McGregor.”