Gennady Golovkin is on the lookout for a new opponent following the withdrawal of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez from their heavily hyped May 5th rematch date.
Many names have been floated around for Golovkin, who is adamant on fighting on the Mexican ‘Cinco De Mayo’ holiday weekend.
Sergiy Derevyanchenko is the mandatory challenger for Golovkin’s IBF title and he has been presented as a viable option.
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Additionally, the idea of former 2-time Jr Middleweight world champion, Demetrius Andrade who is ranked as the # 1 contender by the WBO has also been presented.
But of course, Canelo aside Billy Joe Saunders is the most high profile opponent out there and is the option that helps Golovkin move one step closer to his ultimate goal of becoming the undisputed world middleweight champion.
“We have had conversations [with Golovkin’s camp] and will speak later today and see where it goes,” said Warren.
“Provided Golovkin would be willing to fight in June, Bill would be available.”
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“I understand they are looking at 5 May in Vegas, but I am not sure if they will find an opponent or sell a show out in such a short space of time.
“I am hoping they will take the fight, then we can do it here or go to the States, but that will be their call,” added Warren, who said a fight in England would “have to be a stadium fight”.
“In the meantime, we have not postponed the Murray fight, but if this one comes up in between obviously we would consider it, provided the terms are OK.
“Bill would like to fight Golovkin, there is no doubt about that,” Warren added.
“Bill said he would fight him in his garden.”
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“Golovkin has stated many times he wants to fight Bill.”
“Bill wants it, Golovkin says he wants it.”
“I do not know if Golovkin’s management wants it. There should be no problem making it – on paper, it is a great fight.”
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