I prefer to approach that question towards the end of a fighter's career. Beating an undefeated fighter with a big reputation like Golovkin certainly wouldn't hurt his prospects. It'd help a great deal more than beating Chavez Jr did. It'd also be more impressive than beating a welterweight or an undersized Cotto. It'd be his best win since Lara which was pretty controversial to begin with. A definitive stoppage of GGG makes him the face of boxing imo.
Wait...what?? You don't think beating a prime Canelo Alvarez enhances his legacy at all??First of all, I know you are trolling me and all by being facetious but it's alright. I deserved it because I answered the wrong question.
However, my original answer stands which is no, Because he isn't proven anything. He is the heavy betting favorite and the undermatched opponent.
However on the other hand, which I'm readily admitting to misunderstanding the original question; Is yes. A victory over GGG does indeed enhances Canelo's career immensely.
He's the betting underdog and the overmatched opponent. Therefore, he has a lot more to prove in this fight than Golovkin.
In addition, GGG is undefeated, thereby putting the icing on the cake so to speak if he wins; In order to make this victory taste all that much sweeter.
Wait...what?? You don't think beating a prime Canelo Alvarez enhances his legacy at all??First of all, I know you are trolling me and all by being facetious but it's alright. I deserve it because I answered the wrong question. Howeverm the answer is no, Because he isn't proven anything. He is the heavy betting favorite and the undermatched opponent.
However on the other hand, which I'm readily admitting that I misunderstood the original question; Is yes. A victory over GGG does indeed enhances Canelo's career immensely.
He's the betting underdog and an overmatched opponent. Therefore, he has a lot more to prove in this fight than Golovkin.
In addition, GGG is undefeated, thereby putting the icing on the cake so to speak if he wins; In order to make the victory taste that much sweeter.
This is a pure business fight. I don't think a victory over Canelo would do much to enhance his legacy at all.
Wait...what?? You don't think beating a prime Canelo Alvarez enhances his legacy at all??
Some fans would say he was an all time great and some wouldn't. There is seldom complete agreement on such matters. He is only 26 years old so even if he loses he could go on to be great.
The question was if Canelo beats GGG, you visa-versad it...
I think it would be great for Canelo if he gets the victory. I just don't really see it happening as long as GGG is 100% commited to win, and is not simply in it for the money.
As if GGG is over the hill and only is coming for a payday. Hes been asking for this fight for years
This is a pure business fight. I don't think a victory over Canelo would do much to enhance his legacy at all. Besides he is the betting favorite and the undermatched opponent.