By Sean Jones: The odds-makers have IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) as an early favorite to defeat Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) in their rematch on May 5.
Canelo Alvarez
Santos Saul Álvarez Barragán, better known as Canelo, which translates to ‘cinnamon’ for his fiery red hair, has spiced up the boxing scene since his debut. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1990, this pugilist has clinched world championships across four weight divisions, making him a staple in the Hall of Fame pantry. Canelo unified titles in three divisions and claimed lineal championships in two, notably overpowering Miguel Cotto in 2015 for the WBC, Ring, and lineal middleweight crowns. Outside the ring, Canelo’s life is just as sweet, sharing it with his two kids, Emily Cinnamon Alvarez and Mía Ener Álvarez, and his wife, Fernanda Gómez, since 2021. According to Forbes, Canelo is worth at least $275 million!
Canelo-Golovkin 2 close to being announced
By Sean Jones: After many weeks of negotiations, the Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin rematch is close to getting done, according to ESPN Deportes. A source from Canelo’s promoters at Golden Boy Promotions is saying the Canelo-GGG rematch could be announced this week or next week. They’re working on completing the smaller details in the negotiations.
WBC picks Gennady Golovkin as Fighter of the Year
By Sean Jones: The World Boxing Council has picked WBC middleweight champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin as the 2017 Fighter of the Year for his impressive performances against Saul Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs. In that respect, the WBC mirrors my thoughts in selecting GGG as the 2017 Fighter of the Year. It was an easy pick for me, as what Golovkin accomplished against Canelo and Jacobs dwarfed what my runner up Vasyl Lomachenko accomplished in beating Miguel Marriaga, Jason Sosa and Guillermo Rigondeaux in 2017.
Canelo vs. Golovkin 2 analysis
By Sean Jones: Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) fought what many consider the perfect fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) last September on HBO PPV, and yet he had to settle for a 12 round draw in Las Vegas, Nevada.
State of the Game for 2018: Can it top 2017?
By Donavan Leonard: 2017 was a banner year for boxing fans in terms of fights that should have taken place, as well as the resulting in-ring action. From one of the great heavyweight fights in recent memory between Anthony Joshua and Vladimir Klitschko, all the way down to the now 49-0 minimumweight Wanheng Menayothin, there were many intriguing bouts that were both wanted by the fans and delivered the action desired.
Lomachenko looking forward to Canelo-Golovkin rematch
By Sean Jones: Vasyl Lomachenko says he’s very interested in seeing the rematch between middleweight champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin and Saul Canelo Alvarez this year. Lomachenko, who holds the WBO super featherweight title, says he thought Golovkin deserved the 12 round decision over Canelo last September in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Saunders offers to fight GGG if Canelo doesn’t want the rematch
By Sean Jones: Billy Joe Saunders is volunteering to face IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin in a unification match-up if Saul Canelo Alvarez chooses not to take the fight with him on May 5.
Centeno Jr. looking forward to Jermall Charlo fight
By Dan Ambrose: The WBC has determined that #4 WBC Hugo Centeno Jr. (26-1, 14 KOs) and #1 WBC Jermall Charlo (26-0, 20 KOs) must face each other for the interim WBC middleweight title while they wait for the smoke to clear from the rematch between WBC 160 lb. champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin and Saul Canelo Alvarez for another 4 more months on May 5.
Chepo Reynoso says Canelo will have best year of career in 2018
By Sean Jones: Manager Jose ‘Chepo’ Reynoso believes his fighter former 2 division world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is poised to enjoy the best year of his 11-year pro career in 2018, starting with his rematch with IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin on May 5.
WBC: Jermall Charlo-Hugo Centeno for interim title; winner fights Canelo-Golovkin 2 winner
By Jeff Aranow: WBC has mandated that #1 WBC Jermall Charlo fight #4 Hugo Centeno Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title, with the winner facing the Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin 2 winner for the WBC 160 lb. title.