Gennady Golovkin has made his way to Las Vegas (Photo: Hogan Photos – Golden Boy Promotions)
By Chris Robinson
On Tuesday afternoon, WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and former two-division world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez made their grand arrivals to the city of Las Vegas ahead of their highly-anticipated rematch on Saturday night, from the T-Mobile Arena. One year ago, Golovkin (38-0-1, 34 KO’s) and Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KO’s) faced off in a competitive fight that ended up as a split-draw after 12 rounds.
The tensions are high heading into this weekend’s second encounter and the lineal champion from Kazakhstan isn’t rattled.
“I am a professional,” Golovkin explained. “I am not nervous but I am very excited to be able to defend my titles on a major Mexican national holiday for the third consecutive time. My Mexican fans like true fighters and true heroes. This may be a rematch but it is a different story, a better story, a bigger story. This fight is the biggest level for me, 100%.”
Golovkin’s camp once again took place inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. and he insists he is primed for this contest.
“I am healthy and strong,” said Golovkin. “I had my best training camp. I have the fight I want against the fighter I want and on the biggest stage. Why shouldn’t I be happy? If Canelo gives me a chance and fights like he claims he will, I will knock him out. It is time for the Big Drama Show.”
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