The anticipated rematch between Gennady Golovkin and Saul Alvarez has been confirmed by Golden Boy Promotions and HBO. ‘GGG’ and ‘Canelo’ previously fought to a controversial draw last September and two will get to settle the score once and for all on May 5th.
This time, they won't leave it up to the judges… #CaneloGGG2 IS OFFICIAL!! #May5pic.twitter.com/WECEiw314u
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) January 29, 2018
A venue has yet to be announced for the rematch but it expected that an announcement will be made in the coming weeks if not days.
Golovkin is eager to prove that he is truly the better of the two.
“I am ready to battle Canelo again and am happy he took this fight again. This is the fight the world wants. This is the fight boxing deserves. I didn’t agree with some of the judges’ decisions in the first fight. This time there will be no doubt. I am leaving the ring as the middleweight champion of the world,” said Golovkin according to ESPN.
You’re right. This time we won’t need the judges. #CaneloGGG2pic.twitter.com/h5Hcsh2Evo
— Gennadiy Golovkin (@GGGBoxing) January 29, 2018
The first fight was a thrilling back and forth battle that went to the distance but ended controversially in a draw. Judge Adelaide Byrde was ridiculed by the public when her scorecard of 118-110 in favour of Alvarez was revealed. Judge Dave Moretti scored it 115-113 for Golovkin and judge Don Trella had it 114-114.
The Mexican says he won’t leave it to the hands of the judges this time around.
“I’m delighted to once again participate in one of the most important boxing events in history. This second fight is for the benefit and pleasure of all fans who desire to see the best fight the best. This time, Golovkin won’t have any excuses regarding the judges because I’m coming to knock him out,” told Alvarez.
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya believes the rematch will be the biggest boxing event of 2018.
“Canelo vs. Golovkin II will be boxing’s biggest and best event of 2018 as these two elite fighters once again go head-to-head to determine who is the best middleweight in the world. “I expect we will see even more fireworks in the rematch as both fighters know there more is at stake now than before,” said De La Hoya.
Golovkin’s promoter Tom Loeffler is confident his fighter will prevail on May 5th.
“This is the fight boxing fans have been waiting for since the controversial outcome of last September, and the only fight Gennady has wanted since that decision. Gennady is ready for this historic record-tying 20th title defense where he will demonstrate his superiority over Canelo. Gennady is on a mission to prove he is still the best middleweight in the world today and one of the best fighters of his era,” stated Loeffler.
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