A trilogy battle for the ages passed off Sept. 17. Canelo Alvarez efficiently defended his undisputed tremendous middleweight titles towards Gennadiy Golovkin.
Canelo dominated the vast majority of the battle en path to a unanimous resolution win. Golovkin faltered initially however appeared sharp towards the tip. The latter confirmed his age whereas Canelo appeared like a dominant star as he moved to 2-0-1 towards GGG.
Now that every little thing is claimed and performed, what does the long run maintain for each fighters? The Sporting Information seems to be into what could also be subsequent following the one-sided affair at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas.
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What’s subsequent for Canelo Alvarez?
Because of his win towards Golovkin, Canelo’s momentum previous to his loss to Dmitry Bivol is again in full drive.
Momentum apart, Canelo will probably be out of motion for just a few months. He mentioned in his post-fight interview that he’ll want surgical procedure on his left hand. He did say that he desires to proceed defending his tremendous middleweight titles, however a rematch with Bivol is the one battle that is on his thoughts.
“It is crucial for my legacy, for me, for my nation, for my household, for every little thing,” Canelo mentioned. “I’ll beat (Bivol).”
Bivol, the WBA (Tremendous) mild heavyweight champion, is scheduled to defend his titles towards Gilberto Ramirez on Nov. 5. If Bivol can beat “Zoro” in Abu Dhabi, a rematch with Canelo does not appear that far on the market. So says Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. The promoter instructed “The DAZN Boxing Present” that he’s seeking to e-book Canelo vs. Bivol 2 in Might 2023. But when Bivol will get previous Ramirez, a battle with Joshua Buatsi could also be in his future.
“The very fact is, to battle Canelo Alvarez, Bivol may need to battle Buatsi and Zurdo [Ramirez], Hearn mentioned, by way of DAZN. “That battle’s not a particular as a result of we won’t simply wait till Might. It is unimaginable, and there is a lot danger in these fights.”
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Additionally ready for Bivol is Artur Beterbiev, the WBC, IBF and WBO mild heavyweight champion. Bivol won’t be able to compete till 2023 due to an harm he just lately suffered. He’s anticipated to defend his titles towards Anthony Yarde.
Relying on how lengthy Canelo is out, we may very well be ready till late 2023 for a return bout.
What’s subsequent for Gennadiy Golovkin?
At 40, something is feasible for Golovkin.
On the pre-fight media scrum, he mentioned that he would have an interest if any affords have been on the desk, together with for a fourth with Canelo.
“I’ve sure plans, with none doubt, whatever the consequence of this battle. Whether or not it should be a draw and the fourth battle goes to be provided, I’d say ‘Why not?’ You shouldn’t overlook that I’ve three belts at 160. . . . I retired three years in the past, earlier than the pandemic. Proper now, I keep right here,” he mentioned.
Golovkin mentioned after the loss that he wouldn’t retire. He has plans to journey the world and defend his IBF, IBO and WBA (Tremendous) middleweight titles.
GGG is not performed simply but 💪#CaneloGGG3 pic.twitter.com/cLfQZ3Ptl4
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 18, 2022
One fighter did name Golovkin out on social media: Chris Eubank Jr.
GGG you had an important run. Come again all the way down to middleweight & let’s battle for these belts you continue to have in December or simply go em over & I’ll take care of them for the following couple years when you get pleasure from retirement… you earned it champ.
— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) September 18, 2022
In addition to Eubank, Golovkin may face WBA (Common) middleweight champion Erislandy Lara to unify the WBA belts. He may additionally face necessary and top-ranked challengers Michael Zerafa and Esquiva Falcao, respectively.
Talking of titles, a match with WBC champion Jermall Charlo has been campaigned for by Charlo’s camp for years. There may be additionally new WBO champion Janibek Alimkhanuly.
