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Canelo Alvarez Targeting Trilogy Fight With Gennady Golovkin in September
Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin 3 incoming?
It appears that we could see the trilogy fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin in September. According to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn Canelo is considering battling his long time rival before a rematch with Dmitry Bivol.
Canelo Alvarez was recently upset by Dmitry Bivol and a contest that took place over Cinco de Mayo weekend. The match would be the second time that Canelo tasted defeat, the first being to Floyd Mayweather. Now it appears that the Mexican boxing star will settle the score with two-time opponent Gennady Golovkin who many argue deserved to get the nod over Canelo in their bouts.
Eddie Hearn recently shared a statement on what he believes Canelo’s next move will be.
“If he fights GGG, he’ll rematch Bivol straight after,” Hearn said. “I think a GGG fight is much bigger now than it was pre-Bivol because everyone just thought (Alvarez) was unbeatable. It’s a great fight. I’d love to do one more.”
But why now of all times? Let’s investigate.
Why Golovkin Over Bivol?
Choosing Gennady Golovkin as his next dance partner isn’t merely happenstance. At this point in his career Canelo Alvarez is choosing his opponents wisely. Golovkin while still a massive threat is a bit passed his prime. He’s forty years old and while he isn’t shopworn, he isn’t quite the unstoppable beast that he once was. Facing an aging fighter that you’ve beat once already is certainly a strong option for Canelo especially coming off a loss.
Compare that to the idea of an immediate rematch with Dmitry Bivol. The WBA light heavyweight champion proved to be too big, too slick, and too active for Canelo Alvarez to overcome. Bivol is young and in his prime. He’s the bigger man and already has a win over Canelo, that last bit giving him a psychological edge. He’s a much more dangerous fight for Canelo at this stage to have an immediate rematch. Instead Canelo should go back to the drawing board and take some time before leaping into another contest with Bivol so soon.
Dollars and Sense
Another point to mull over is the fact that a Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin trilogy fight will make more money. While Dmitry Bivol has seen his star rise after defeating Canelo, he’s not a bigger name than Golovkin. “GGG” has more brand recognition and more casual fans than Bivol at this point. That means a third meeting between Canelo and Golovkin is likely to generate more ticket sales and pay-per-view purchases. That means big money for everyone involved.
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“GGG” Gennady Golovkin is in Crazy Condition Ahead of Ryota Murata Fight
Gennady Golovkin is looking impressive ahead of his bout with Ryota Murata.
Gennady Golovkin AKA GGG is looking dangerous and in great shape ahead of his fight with Ryota Murata. Both fighters have been prepping hard for the match yet it’s truly impressive how Golovkin looks at almost 40 years old.
One of the greatest boxers of this generation, Gennady Golovkin AKA “GGG” has been a nightmare for his opposition. He has demolished wave after wave of opponents throughout his storied career. It can even be argued that GGG defeated the consensus pound for pound king Canelo Alvarez twice in their two meetings.
Despite losing a controversial decision to Canelo, Gennady Golovkin has moved forward with his career. He’s won three straight fights and still looks as dangerous as ever. In his last bout with Kamil Szeremeta, Golovkin scored a number of knock downs and showcased his signature power.
Gennady Golovkin now has a new assignment ahead of him. Golovkin is now preparing to face off against Olympic gold medalist and WBA middleweight champion Ryota Murata. The Japanese boxer has showcased great skill and technique during his professional career.
Age Is Only A Number
Ryota Murata has the heart and technique to give Gennady Golovkin a challenge. Despite that Golovkin is looking truly impressive ahead of this fight. While he may be 40 years old when he steps into the ring against Murata, make no mistake, Golovkin appears to be in incredible shape.
With a win over Ryota Murata, Gennady Golovkin could potentially set up a third fight with Canelo Alvarez. Whether or not that fight will happen all depends on how Golovkin looks come April 9.
So will you be tuning in to see Gennady Golovkin return to the ring?
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