Are we going to pretend that Golovkin didn't just pull off a huge power play here?

[sensfulviolence]

Lol, so wanting to be paid the most $$ makes you a diva now?

If so, Im the biggest diva out there.

[Chrismart]

He's done well. There were people saying he should take a flat fee during the talks for their first fight. This time around it was people laughing at him for losing the fight after he decided he wanted a bigger split. Turns out they knew what they were doing all along.

I like the fact they stood firm and didn't fold to De La Hoya's threats, and that they had BJS ready to go as back up.
GGG felt he deserved more after the failed tests and the fact he would lose the IBF, and he was prepared to stand firm in his demands.

Canelo needed this fight for redemption after the failed test and questionable judging of the first fight. Plus he himself makes by far more money for himself fighting GGG rather than any other MW. He knew that and so did GGG. It was just a case of him standing firm and calling Goldenboys's bluff. Fair play to him for doing so.

[Graz]

Why didn't this happen the first time?

Being more mad and trying even harder isn't going to change the matchup. Canelo is evasive enough -- and delivers enough punishment of his own -- to get to the cards.

And you know what happens when Canelo gets to the cards.

I think Golovkin was too tentative in the early rounds the first time. The judges and venue were stacked in Canelo's favor for sure. The majority of those watching the fight thought Canelo was gifted a draw to set up the rematch in Vegas. Alot of money at stake. But this time it won't be left to the cards. Golovkin is rightfully pissed over Canelo's behavior and IMO he will methodically deliver a beat down in September.