Following Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez being temporarily suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Friday following failing two tests for having elevated levels of Clenbuterol.
The highly anticipated rematch showdown between Canelo and Golovkin now seems uncertain if it will come to fruition.
.@BooBooAndrade, @jcchavezjr1 or Canelo's brother @Inocente02Ramon – Who could step-in to battle Golovkin on May 5th? https://t.co/OZBvviO9Hz@Jcchavez115@BannerBoxingpic.twitter.com/L3YN7naNwv
— World Boxing News (@WorldBoxingNews) March 26, 2018
The issue will be resolved one way or another on April 10th and Canelo will be asked to attend the hearing or at least speak via telephone during the hearing.
The hold-up and uncertainty over the May 5th showdown have sparked somewhat of a free-for-all for many of the middleweight’s prominent contenders to secure a matchup with the feared ‘GGG’.
The undefeated former 2-time jr middleweight champion, Demetrius ‘Boo Boo’ Andrade has now thrown his hat into the ring and says he would be more than willing to agree to face Golovkin on short notice on May 5th.
The man who was dubbed ‘Boo Boo’ is currently ranked as the # 1 contender by the WBO.
Great workout in Philly today with @DannySwift 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/hY1AErkN9a
— Demetrius Andrade (@BooBooAndrade) January 28, 2018
Additionally, Andrade says he is more than willing to comply with the strict VADA regulations and testing ahead of the matchup.
“I am ready, willing and able to step to the plate on May 5th to fight Golovkin,” stated Andrade.
“Always in the gym, and I will start VADA testing right now.
I guarantee that I will pass all the tests. I know other fighters can’t say the same thing.
“undefeated and a two-time world champion. Golovkin went through a period where nobody wanted to fight him.”
“I am that guy now. The man nobody wants to fight. Everyone says what does Demetrius Andrade bring to the table?”
“Besides being the best American middleweight, and one of the top 3 middleweights in the world, everyone knows who I am. They know how good I am.”
I’m in the lab working. I’ll be back in the ring soon… #ATeam#TeamAndradepic.twitter.com/aRJVVt43Zy
— Demetrius Andrade (@BooBooAndrade) March 16, 2018
My question is to those who say that I don’t bring anything to the table. What did Murray, Adama, Geale, Monroe and Rosado bring to the table?
None of the top contenders want to fight me so I believe that if Canelo is unavailable for May 5th, I want the opportunity to face Golovkin for the unified middleweight championship of the world.”
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