Martinez vs Golovkin a possibility for next fight

[DoktorSleepless]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma...sct=mma_t12_a2

Sergio Martinez-Gennady Golovkin?

The expectation is that if middleweight champion Sergio Martinez beats Martin Murray in April, he will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a high profile rematch in the fall. But while Martinez-Chavez II remains a strong option, the chances of seeing Martinez-Golovkin is increasing. According to multiple sources close to Martinez, the middleweight king has expressed strong interest in facing Golovkin in his next fight. His promoter, Lou DiBella, and his advisor, Sampson Lewkowicz, prefer Chavez, who brings millions more to the table. But Martinez -- who has never shied away from a challenge -- has been monitoring Golovkin's rise and is very interested in making the fight.

And here's how it could happen: Take the fight to Argentina. As SI.com reported, Martinez is getting an estimated $5 million from the Argentinean government for staging the Murray fight in Buenos Aires. If it would put up a similar amount for a Golovkin fight, and if Golovkin agreed to fight there, Martinez-Golovkin could happen.

In an email, Golovkin's promoter, K2's Tom Loeffler, offered a succinct response to fighting in Argentina.

"GGG would fight Sergio in his kitchen in Argentina if he wanted to," Loeffler said.

[Russian Crushin]

It's based completely of speculation....from the fact that the Arg govt put up alot of money for the Murray fight, that's it

[hougigo]

nope, baiting the idea to keep interest.... not happening

[DoktorSleepless]

Originally Posted by Russian Crushin

It's based completely of speculation....from the fact that the Arg govt put up alot of money for the Murray fight, that's it

Mannix says "According to multiple sources close to Martinez" though. How it might happen is just likely Mannix' opinion though, which makes sense.

Only way I might see this happening is if Martinez is serious about forcing Chavez to take extra drug testing and Chavez refuses. Otherwise it's more likely in 2014 when Golovkin will have built up his name more to be worth the risk.

[Russian Crushin]

Originally Posted by DoktorSleepless

Mannix says "According to multiple sources close to Martinez" though.

Only way I might see this happening is if Martinez is serious about forcing Chavez to take extra drug testing and Chavez refuses. Otherwise it's more likely in 2014 when Golovkin will have built up his name more to be worth the risk.

What did these "close" sources say? That he has "interested"....then whoever wrote this article speculates why and how it would happen of it did. Notice how there isn't 1 direct quote, that's because the person who wrote it made everything up like a psychic

[DoktorSleepless]

Originally Posted by Russian Crushin

What did these "close" sources say? That he has "interested"....then whoever wrote this article speculates why and how it would happen of it did. Notice how there isn't 1 direct quote, that's because the person who wrote it made everything up like a psychic

Chris Mannix is a credible writer. I don't think he would make up random sources. But yeah, the Argentina thing is likely just his opinion, but it makes sense.

[Russian Crushin]

Originally Posted by DoktorSleepless

Chris Mannix is a credible writer. I don't think he would make up random sources. But yeah, the Argentina thing is likely just his opinion, but it makes sense.

Even if he didn't, who are these sources and what are they saying exactly? Basically nothing.

[DoktorSleepless]

Originally Posted by Russian Crushin

Even if he didn't, who are these sources and what are they saying exactly? Basically nothing.

Yeah, there isn't much information, but it's interesting nonetheless. We can't reasonably really expect anything solid regarding his next fight until after Murray.

[nachorjj]

If Martinez fight Golovkin I'm going to start to respect him

[ИATAS]

Doesn't Chavez have a hearing date coming up and isn't he facing suspension? If so that could be a reason to make Martinez vs GGG.