Golovkin v Canelo 2 CONFIRMED

[TitoFan]

[Gandalf]

GGG wasn't looking as good prior to beating Canelo last time out and with only a couple of rounds in a year since and getting older still, this is my main concern. Of course I want GGG to seriously hurt Canelo and I do not say that lightly. I want him to really hurt him. A Hatton style KO would be completely justified and would be my preference. However, in saying that Canelo is a clever, stage managed fighter and knows how to pick his spots and the fight might well be similar to last time only GGG is that bit older. Fingers crossed for GGG and hopefully he hurts the body early and than lays it on hard up top.

[brocktonblockbust]

I will tell you the way the fight is going to start. In the first round Canelo is going to try to draw blood because it is a psychological advantage. The minute that Triple G sees the blood he will get slightly desperate to try to fire back in equal measure. But in trying to fire back finally he will over shoot the target and the slightly smaller Canelo we'll step into the pocket and really lay down the law. There will be a quick knock down in the second round Triple G will go down on one knee. The referee will not get Canelo out of there in time and Canada will then land a left hook while Triple G is down on one knee. @walrus is the expert on boxing so you will have to check with him about what happens after that but in my opinion than Triple G look at 5 minutes to recover. When the third and the fourth round finish Triple G will have gotten old overnight and in the fifth round wham bam right on the chin the turkey gets knocked out by the tainted beef @TitoFan fuck 'em is right

[Beanz]

Golovkin looking to punish Cownelo like he did Stevens. He took a lot of shots in that in though while dishing out a comprehensive beatdown. - https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1013238/Canelo-GGG-2-Gennady-Golovkin-Saul-Alvarez-Rematch-Message-Boxing-News

[brocktonblockbust]

Are you saying he's going to milk it for all he's worth? 😈 that's a bit like adding insult to injury. If he can knock out the tainted beef burrito boy he should just do it and get it over with. If he takes him into the later rounds just to inflict greater punishment it would be rather unsportsmanlike and could lead to almost permanent injuries.

[TitoFan]

If he can knock out the tainted beef burrito boy he should just do it and get it over with.

THAT much we can agree on. An early, devastating, embarrassing, KTFO. That'll deflate Fishnets' cash cow just a bit more.

[brocktonblockbust]

I think you will knockout Canelo like it Caribbean midget y entonces urinar encima JAJAJAJ

[GAME]

GGG wasn't looking as good prior to beating Canelo last time out and with only a couple of rounds in a year since and getting older still, this is my main concern. Of course I want GGG to seriously hurt Canelo and I do not say that lightly. I want him to really hurt him. A Hatton style KO would be completely justified and would be my preference. However, in saying that Canelo is a clever, stage managed fighter and knows how to pick his spots and the fight might well be similar to last time only GGG is that bit older. Fingers crossed for GGG and hopefully he hurts the body early and than lays it on hard up top.

I share the same feelings as you. I want Golovkin to win but I'm concerned he's a year older, further away from his prime and slowing down whilst Canelo seems to be getting better. Any close decisions seem to go Alvarez' way, ask Cotto, Lara and trout.

One bit of positivity to hold onto though are the pictures of both guys going into this fight. Canelo looks noticeably smaller whilst Golovkin looks noticeably more defined than last time. That bulk really helped Canelo get through 12 in the 1st fight I think. Now he no longer has the bulk and he's up against a stronger looking golovkin which doesn't bode well for him

[Alpha]

Golovkin was less than 4 pounds over 160 at the 7 day weigh in.

[Master]

Golovkin was less than 4 pounds over 160 at the 7 day weigh in.

Golovkin should stay at middleweight all his career now.

[Alpha]

Golovkin was less than 4 pounds over 160 at the 7 day weigh in.

Golovkin should stay at middleweight all his career now.

The money and big fights are probably at 160 I'd say.

[Master]

I am buzzing about this fight, can not wait.

Gennady Golovkin v Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez - Golovkin relishes rematch



Gennady Golovkin says Saturday's rematch with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is "100% the biggest fight of my career".

The middleweight pair's first fight, in September 2017, was controversially scored a draw, with Golovkin landing more punches and considered the stronger fighter by many pundits.

"I hope it is going to be a better fight than the first one," said the 36-year-old Kazakh.

A May rematch was postponed after Alvarez, 28, failed two drugs tests.

The Mexican blamed his positive test for clenbuterol - an asthma medication that can also help build muscle and burn fat - on eating contaminated meat.

The drug is sometimes illegally mixed into livestock feed to make meat leaner.

Alvarez has lost just once in 52 fights - a points defeat by Floyd Mayweather in September 2013 - while Golovkin has won 38 of his 39 contests.

"I strongly feel both guys need each other to cement their legacy," said promoter and former multiple-weight world champion Oscar de la Hoya.

"'Canelo' has to go out there and get the knockout to cement that legacy and be the pound for pound best fighter on the planet. It is vice-versa for GGG - he has to go out there and win decisively."

Saturday's bout - which will be in the early hours of Sunday morning in the UK - will be broadcast live from Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena on BBC Radio 5 live, with a live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.

The first meeting between the pair proved a gripping contest, with judge Adalaide Byrd controversially awarding Canelo 10 rounds of a bout many ringside observers thought he had lost.

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Since the tie, each fighter has spoken derogatorily of the another, with Golovkin unhappy at Alvarez's excuses for his failed drugs tests.

De La Hoya told BBC Sport: "For the first time I am hearing 'Canelo' angry. He has trained angry, he wants to fight angry. He wants to go out there and knock him out."

No match-up in the world of boxing right now could bring this much class and so many factors to a single ring.

The draw was controversy, as were the two failed drug tests for Alvarez. There will be skill, power, guile, resilience, pedigree and rivalry added to that controversy on Saturday night.



Last year it was the fight that would save boxing after the McGregor v Mayweather bout, when people said the lunatics had taken over the asylum.

They put on a fantastic spectacle, it was gripping and you couldn't take your eyes off it. I still think Adalaide Byrd's score is the worst single score that I have seen in my time in this business.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/45494199