Comments Thread For: Golovkin: Canelo Isn't My Only Option; Not Just Him at My Weight

[nycsmooth]

Triple G will do what he must do what I'm curious is who will be the no-name opponent that the Fraud chooses to fight for Mexican Independence Day on September 15th???

[GFunk23]

Wow lil g saying he has all the belts and no mention of BJS by lil g nor Sanchez

[Bronx2245]

Jermall is a former champ at 154, undefeated & also the wbc mandatory. Think he proved enough to get that fight.

Here's what Dan Rafael of ESPN thinks:

May 7, 2018:

Now comes the difficult task of putting the rematch with Alvarez back together for Sept. 15, the same Mexican Independence Day weekend they fought on last year. Given the massive amounts of money involved -- it's easily the biggest fight for both guys -- it figures to happen even though there will likely be a rocky road to get there.

But what if the deal doesn't get done? It seems unlikely, but GGG and Canelo are both proud, stubborn men so it is conceivable they could screw this up.

If that should actually happen then what will Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) do for what would be a record-breaking 21st consecutive middleweight title defense if he wins? There are a number of interesting opponents in the deep 160-pound division. They won't bring as much money or attention as a rematch with Alvarez, but in the event the rematch does not take place this fall here is who I'd like to see GGG fight instead, in order of my preference:

1. Jermall Charlo (27-0, 21 KOs)

Of all the quality opponents, I happen to think this will be the most exciting fight as well as one that I have no doubt would be competitive. Charlo, who holds an interim title, is one of Golovkin's mandatory challengers, and though the fight is not yet due, nothing would prevent them from getting cracking on a deal now instead of waiting until it's due. Charlo brings youth, power, skills and a villain attitude he loves to embrace, which would also make for a fun promotion. The former junior middleweight world titlist won that title by knockout and won two of his three defenses by stoppage. Then he vacated to move up to middleweight and has won both of his fights at 160 pounds by knockout, including a very impressive second-round destruction of Hugo Centeno Jr. on April 21. Make no mistake: GGG-Charlo is a serious fight that would be terrific.

http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/i...kin-fight-next

[j.razor]

GGG just using leverage for Canelo rematch negotiations....wont fight UNDERCARD fighting Charlo til his fanbase expands beyond 3!!

You talk scared. #Twinkies Exit Left #Lions Only

[Buckfever]

This is such a dance now. They want the money but they need the testing. And they have no leverage in the way of demanding testing. Public negotiations.

[Dr Rassclart]

Thank you Gennady, this is the best thing I ever read from Golovkin. I'm tired of this Canelo discussion; any of those other names is a good fight, move on.

Well said. I totally agree and I’m not particularly interested in watching the pasty ginger rassclaat run away over a further 12 rounds. BJS vs GGG would be an intriguing matchup.

[Iron Fister]

Derv -> Murata -> BJS -> Charlo looks like the line up if Clen hides behind ODLH's skirt

Hopefully somewhere in there Charlo and Jacob's mix it up and the winner fights GGG.

BJS is questionable, notice the total silence now that GGG has no fight lol

[KingTito]

I like this. I hope they’re serious. I have no issue with them going another route.

[Tonyu]

there i one fighter and one fighter only who can trouble GGG at 160 and that fighter is the undefeated middleweight champion of the world BJS far to slick even for the slugger GGG golovkin's last 3 fighters all had loses on there records let him man up and fight and undefeated champion if he win maybe he can get some respect but that's a very big if

. Absolutely rubbish BJS only looked good against Lemieux who fought the wrong game plan. Most people thought he lost against Akavov, he also got the decision against EUbank Jr and not many would of argued against a draw, his also injury prone, GGG will catch him and stop him somewhere around the 8th round. People think BJS is on GGG or Canelo's level are loving in fantasy land.

[Drew Bundini Br]

CHARLO shou la be his next opponent.