Loeffler Returns From UK, Explains Golovkin's Future Plans
By Steve Kim
Tom Loeffler, the managing director of K2 Promotions spent a good deal of time last week in England with unified middleweight champion, Gennady Golovkin (34-0, 31KOs). It was there that groundwork was laid for a future appearance from the globe trotting Golovkin.
"The trip to the UK was very successful, we got a big reaction from both the UK media and the UK fans,''said Loeffler to BoxingScene.com."Clearly, they want to see him fight there at some point, you could say as soon as possible."
When asked if 2017 was perhaps the most realistic time frame for this to occur, Loeffler explained - "It really depends on how 2016 plays out. If BJ Saunders agrees to fight this year, that would clearly be a big fight there. So it really depends on what happens in 2016. We have the date set for April and after that the priority is 'Canelo' (Saul Alvarez)."
As for the possibility of rekindling talks with Saunders, Loeffler stated,"Frank( Warren) made it clear it wont be the next fight so we have to focus on what happens in April and then we'll see what happens. If Saunders makes a defense, we'll see what happens after that."
Golovkin is slated to fight on April 23rd in the States. The IBF's top rated contender Tureano Johnson is unavailable due to a shoulder injury (and planned surgery). The IBF ordered Golovkin to face the next available contender in their top ten, undefeated Dominic Wade (17-0, 12 KO's). Loeffler confirms that he has had discussions with his representatives.
"Yes, I've been in communication with Tom Brown (the head of TGB Promotions)."
If Golovkin wins in April, and Canelo retains his WBC middleweight title on May 7th, the two of them have been ordered, by the World Boxing Council, to face each other in the fall.
Steve Kim is the news editor for BoxingScene.com.
