By Radio Rahim
WBA/IBO middleweight champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (32-0, 29KOs) is very interested in facing Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (45-1-1, 32KOs) in the near future.
Canelo saw action last Saturday night in Houston, where he knocked out James Kirkland in three rounds. Golovkin is back on Saturday night, when he defends his world titles against once-beaten Willie Monroe Jr. (19-1, 6KOs) at The Forum in Los Angeles, California.
Golovkin says a fight with Canelo would be the biggest fight for the two of them.
"Yes, absolutely [it would be a war]....Mexican style. This is the biggest deal for us. Biggest fight for us. I think this is a great fight for fans," Golovkin told BoxingScene.com.
Golovkin was not surprised with Canelo's destruction of Kirkland.
"Kirkland is perfect for Canelo. His style and speed, he's perfect for Canelo. I expected [that outcome], of course. He's a champion, a great guy," Golovkin. "At 160 its a different speed, different power, different style."
Canelo plans to return in September and his desire firmly set on a bout with WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto, who defends next month against Daniel Geale. Golovkin is the mandatory challenger to Cotto.
