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Fight Week: Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez highlights busy weekend

Fight Week: Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez highlights busy weekend.

FIGHT WEEK

Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez and fights involving Jaime Munguia, Sunny Edwards and Adrien Broner highlight a packed weekend.

ADRIEN BRONER (34-4-1, 24 KOs) VS. BILL HUTCHINSON (20-2-4, 9 KOs)

Date: Friday, June 9
Time: 6:50 p.m. ET / 3:50 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
Where: Casino Miami, Miami
TV/Stream: FITE (Pay-Per-View, $24.99)
Division: Welterweight (147 pounds)
At stake: No major titles
Odds: NA
Also on the card: Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. Charlie Clemente-Andino, bantamweights; Ahmed Elbiali vs. Rodolfo Gomez Jr., light heavyweights
Prediction: Broner KO 3
Background: Broner’s glory years are well behind him. The 33-year-old former four-division titleholder has fought only once in the past four-plus years and hasn’t won a meaningful fight since April 2016, when he successfully defended his 140-pound title against Ashley Theophane. He is 1-2-1 in his last four fights, with one-sided losses against Mikey Garcia and Manny Pacquiao as well as a draw with Jessie Vargas. He outpointed Jovanie Santiago in his most-recent fight, in February 2021. The fight on Friday, promoted by Don King, is intended to be the first step in an effort to reestablish Broner as an elite fighter. Hutchinson probably won’t trip him up. The 34-year-old from Pittsburgh has the distinction of being both a licensed lawyer and professional boxer, having turned pro in 2011. He hasn’t lost a fight since 2016 but has faced only fellow journeymen, meaning Broner represents an enormous step up in opposition. In fact, this is Hutchinson’s first scheduled 10-rounder. The undercard can win this fight only if Broner has declined significantly or something unforeseen happens.

ALI IZMAILOV (10-0, 7 KOs) VS. CHARLES FOSTER (22-0, 12 KOs)

Date: Friday, June 9
Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
Where: Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
TV/Stream: Showtime
Division: Light heavyweight (175 pounds)
At stake: No major titles
Odds: NA
Also on the card: Richard Vansiclen vs. Juan Carrillo, light heavyweights; Avious Griffin vs. Jonathan Jose Eniz, welterweights
Prediction: Izmailov UD
Background: Izmailov and Foster headline the card that takes place annually during the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend in upstate New York. Izmailov, 30, is formerly a top Russian amateur who now trains with John David Jackson in Detroit. His handlers believe the slick boxer-puncher has the talent to rise to the top of the division. He last fought in March, when he stopped journeyman Marcelo Ruben Molilna in the first round. Foster is Izmailov’s toughest test, at least on paper. The 33-year-old southpaw from Connecticut was also a successful amateur but his professional career has yet to take off. He’s 3-0 since he returned from a two-year break during the COVID pandemic, including a sixth-round knockout of journeyman Rafael Fernandez Sosa this past December. He has stopped four of his last five opponents.

JOSH TAYLOR (19-0, 13 KOs) VS. TEOFIMO LOPEZ (18-1, 13 KOs)

Date: Saturday, June 10
Time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York
TV/Stream: ESPN, ESPN+
Division: Junior welterweight (140 pounds)
At stake: Taylor’s WBO title
Odds: Taylor 1½-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
Also on the card: Xander Zayas vs. Ronald Cruz, junior middleweights; Robson Conceicao vs. Nicolas Polanco, junior lightweights; Henry Lebron vs. Carlos Ramos, junior lightweights; Jamaine Ortiz vs. Humberto Galindo, lightweights
Prediction: Lopez SD
Background: The main event fighters are both aiming to reestablished lost momentum. Taylor, whose collection of titles is down to one, hasn’t fought since he survived a knockdown to defeat Jack Catterall by a disputed split decision in February of last year in Taylor’s native Scotland. That was his fourth defense after winning his first title by a unanimous decision over Ivan Baranchyk in May 2019. He subsequently defeated Regis Prograis, Apinun Khongsong and Jose Ramirez before delivering a so-so performance against Catterall. Lopez turned the 135-pound division upside down when he upset pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko by a unanimous decision in October 2020. His glory didn’t last long, however. In his first defense George Kambosos Jr. upset Lopez by a split decision in November 2021. It was learned afterward that Lopez fought with a dangerous condition called Pneumomediastinum, in which air surrounded his chest wall and heart. He also reportedly had a slew of distractions outside the ring. He took eight-plus months off and returned as a 140-pounder, stopping Pedro Campa last August and defeating a reluctant Sandor Martin by a split decision in December. This is Lopez’s chance to regain what the status he lost against Kambosos.

JAIME MUNGUIA (41-0, 33 KOs) VS. SERGEY DEREVYANCHENKO (14-4, 10 KOs)

Date: Saturday, June 10
Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
Where: Toyota Arena, Ontario, California
TV/Stream: DAZN
Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds)
At stake: No major titles
Odds: NA
Also on the card: Shane Mosley Jr. vs. D’Mitrius Ballard, middleweights; Mariana Juarez vs. Mayeli Flores, junior featherweights; Ricardo Sandoval vs. Rocco Santomauro, flyweights
Prediction: Munguia UD
Background: Munguia, the talented 26-year-old from Mexico, has been frustrated in ongoing attempts to lure an elite opponent into the ring. Derevyanchenko might be the closest he has come to doing so. Munguia is a former 154-pound titleholder and top 160-pound contender is a well-schooled boxer with top-tier punching power. He has stopped seven of his last eight opponents, including Gonzalo Gaston Coria in a stay-busy fight last November in Guadalajara. The Tijuana resident has victories over Sadam Ali, Liam Smith and Gabriel Rosado. Derevyanchenko is a good, rugged boxer who has performed well against elite opponents. The problem for the 37-year-old Ukrainian is that he has lost his biggest fights, including those against Daniel Jacobs and then Gennadiy Golovkin, Jermall Charlo and Carlos Adames in succession. He last fought in July, when he easily outpointed journeyman Joshua Conley. Derevyanchenko is based in Brooklyn.

SUNNY EDWARDS (19-0, 4 KOs) VS. ANDRES CAMPOS (15-0, 4 KOs)

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Date: Saturday, June 10
Time: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT (7 p.m. BST) (main event later in show)
Where: OVO Arena Wembley, London
TV/Stream: DAZN
Division: Flyweight (112 pounds)
At stake: For Edwards’ IBF title
Odds: Edwards 14-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
Also on the card: Nina Hughes vs. Katie Healy, bantamweights (for Hughes’ WBA title); Cherneka Johnson vs. Ellie Scotney, junior featherweights (for Johnson’s IBF title); Cheavon Clarke vs. David Jamieson, cruiserweights; Youssef Khoumari vs. Reece Bellotti, junior lightweights
Prediction: Edwards UD
Background: Edwards, a rising star from London, is a light puncher but more than compensates with an elite skill set. He will be making the fourth defense of the title he won by easily outpointing Moruti Mthalane in April 2021. He last fought in November, when he defeated Felix Alvarado by a unanimous decision. Edwards is the flyweight champion in Boxing Junkie’s Great Eight feature, in which we name the best fighter in each of the original eight weight classes. Campos, also a slick technician with limited power, will be fighting for a major title for the first time. The 26-year-old Chilean has fought all but two of his bouts in his home country, with one fight in Australia and another in Argentina. He last fought in January, when he stopped Argentine Carlos Ruben Dario Ruiz in four rounds. Edwards represents a significant step up in opposition.

ALSO FIGHTING THIS WEEK

THURSDAY

Manuel Flores vs. Walter Santibanes, bantamweights, Indio, California (DAZN)
Adrian Trujillo vs. Edgar Garcia Bram, junior welterweights, Costa Mesa, California (FITE)

FRIDAY

Callum Walsh vs. Carson Jones, junior middleweights, Commerce, California (UFC Fight Pass)

SATURDAY

Ryan Rozicki vs. Jean Jacques Olivier, cruiserweights, Halifax, Canada (FITE)

SUNDAY

Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III, exhibition, Sunrise, Florida (Pay-per-view)

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Fight Week: Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez highlights busy weekend

Fight Week: Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez highlights busy weekend.

FIGHT WEEK

Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez and fights involving Jaime Munguia, Sunny Edwards and Adrien Broner highlight a packed weekend.

ADRIEN BRONER (34-4-1, 24 KOs) VS. BILL HUTCHINSON (20-2-4, 9 KOs)

Date: Friday, June 9
Time: 6:50 p.m. ET / 3:50 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
Where: Casino Miami, Miami
TV/Stream: FITE (Pay-Per-View, $24.99)
Division: Welterweight (147 pounds)
At stake: No major titles
Odds: NA
Also on the card: Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. Charlie Clemente-Andino, bantamweights; Ahmed Elbiali vs. Rodolfo Gomez Jr., light heavyweights
Prediction: Broner KO 3
Background: Broner’s glory years are well behind him. The 33-year-old former four-division titleholder has fought only once in the past four-plus years and hasn’t won a meaningful fight since April 2016, when he successfully defended his 140-pound title against Ashley Theophane. He is 1-2-1 in his last four fights, with one-sided losses against Mikey Garcia and Manny Pacquiao as well as a draw with Jessie Vargas. He outpointed Jovanie Santiago in his most-recent fight, in February 2021. The fight on Friday, promoted by Don King, is intended to be the first step in an effort to reestablish Broner as an elite fighter. Hutchinson probably won’t trip him up. The 34-year-old from Pittsburgh has the distinction of being both a licensed lawyer and professional boxer, having turned pro in 2011. He hasn’t lost a fight since 2016 but has faced only fellow journeymen, meaning Broner represents an enormous step up in opposition. In fact, this is Hutchinson’s first scheduled 10-rounder. The undercard can win this fight only if Broner has declined significantly or something unforeseen happens.

ALI IZMAILOV (10-0, 7 KOs) VS. CHARLES FOSTER (22-0, 12 KOs)

Date: Friday, June 9
Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
Where: Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
TV/Stream: Showtime
Division: Light heavyweight (175 pounds)
At stake: No major titles
Odds: NA
Also on the card: Richard Vansiclen vs. Juan Carrillo, light heavyweights; Avious Griffin vs. Jonathan Jose Eniz, welterweights
Prediction: Izmailov UD
Background: Izmailov and Foster headline the card that takes place annually during the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend in upstate New York. Izmailov, 30, is formerly a top Russian amateur who now trains with John David Jackson in Detroit. His handlers believe the slick boxer-puncher has the talent to rise to the top of the division. He last fought in March, when he stopped journeyman Marcelo Ruben Molilna in the first round. Foster is Izmailov’s toughest test, at least on paper. The 33-year-old southpaw from Connecticut was also a successful amateur but his professional career has yet to take off. He’s 3-0 since he returned from a two-year break during the COVID pandemic, including a sixth-round knockout of journeyman Rafael Fernandez Sosa this past December. He has stopped four of his last five opponents.

JOSH TAYLOR (19-0, 13 KOs) VS. TEOFIMO LOPEZ (18-1, 13 KOs)

Date: Saturday, June 10
Time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York
TV/Stream: ESPN, ESPN+
Division: Junior welterweight (140 pounds)
At stake: Taylor’s WBO title
Odds: Taylor 1½-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
Also on the card: Xander Zayas vs. Ronald Cruz, junior middleweights; Robson Conceicao vs. Nicolas Polanco, junior lightweights; Henry Lebron vs. Carlos Ramos, junior lightweights; Jamaine Ortiz vs. Humberto Galindo, lightweights
Prediction: Lopez SD
Background: The main event fighters are both aiming to reestablished lost momentum. Taylor, whose collection of titles is down to one, hasn’t fought since he survived a knockdown to defeat Jack Catterall by a disputed split decision in February of last year in Taylor’s native Scotland. That was his fourth defense after winning his first title by a unanimous decision over Ivan Baranchyk in May 2019. He subsequently defeated Regis Prograis, Apinun Khongsong and Jose Ramirez before delivering a so-so performance against Catterall. Lopez turned the 135-pound division upside down when he upset pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko by a unanimous decision in October 2020. His glory didn’t last long, however. In his first defense George Kambosos Jr. upset Lopez by a split decision in November 2021. It was learned afterward that Lopez fought with a dangerous condition called Pneumomediastinum, in which air surrounded his chest wall and heart. He also reportedly had a slew of distractions outside the ring. He took eight-plus months off and returned as a 140-pounder, stopping Pedro Campa last August and defeating a reluctant Sandor Martin by a split decision in December. This is Lopez’s chance to regain what the status he lost against Kambosos.

JAIME MUNGUIA (41-0, 33 KOs) VS. SERGEY DEREVYANCHENKO (14-4, 10 KOs)

Date: Saturday, June 10
Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
Where: Toyota Arena, Ontario, California
TV/Stream: DAZN
Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds)
At stake: No major titles
Odds: NA
Also on the card: Shane Mosley Jr. vs. D’Mitrius Ballard, middleweights; Mariana Juarez vs. Mayeli Flores, junior featherweights; Ricardo Sandoval vs. Rocco Santomauro, flyweights
Prediction: Munguia UD
Background: Munguia, the talented 26-year-old from Mexico, has been frustrated in ongoing attempts to lure an elite opponent into the ring. Derevyanchenko might be the closest he has come to doing so. Munguia is a former 154-pound titleholder and top 160-pound contender is a well-schooled boxer with top-tier punching power. He has stopped seven of his last eight opponents, including Gonzalo Gaston Coria in a stay-busy fight last November in Guadalajara. The Tijuana resident has victories over Sadam Ali, Liam Smith and Gabriel Rosado. Derevyanchenko is a good, rugged boxer who has performed well against elite opponents. The problem for the 37-year-old Ukrainian is that he has lost his biggest fights, including those against Daniel Jacobs and then Gennadiy Golovkin, Jermall Charlo and Carlos Adames in succession. He last fought in July, when he easily outpointed journeyman Joshua Conley. Derevyanchenko is based in Brooklyn.

SUNNY EDWARDS (19-0, 4 KOs) VS. ANDRES CAMPOS (15-0, 4 KOs)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xmeImDiyyZQ

Date: Saturday, June 10
Time: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT (7 p.m. BST) (main event later in show)
Where: OVO Arena Wembley, London
TV/Stream: DAZN
Division: Flyweight (112 pounds)
At stake: For Edwards’ IBF title
Odds: Edwards 14-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
Also on the card: Nina Hughes vs. Katie Healy, bantamweights (for Hughes’ WBA title); Cherneka Johnson vs. Ellie Scotney, junior featherweights (for Johnson’s IBF title); Cheavon Clarke vs. David Jamieson, cruiserweights; Youssef Khoumari vs. Reece Bellotti, junior lightweights
Prediction: Edwards UD
Background: Edwards, a rising star from London, is a light puncher but more than compensates with an elite skill set. He will be making the fourth defense of the title he won by easily outpointing Moruti Mthalane in April 2021. He last fought in November, when he defeated Felix Alvarado by a unanimous decision. Edwards is the flyweight champion in Boxing Junkie’s Great Eight feature, in which we name the best fighter in each of the original eight weight classes. Campos, also a slick technician with limited power, will be fighting for a major title for the first time. The 26-year-old Chilean has fought all but two of his bouts in his home country, with one fight in Australia and another in Argentina. He last fought in January, when he stopped Argentine Carlos Ruben Dario Ruiz in four rounds. Edwards represents a significant step up in opposition.

ALSO FIGHTING THIS WEEK

THURSDAY

Manuel Flores vs. Walter Santibanes, bantamweights, Indio, California (DAZN)
Adrian Trujillo vs. Edgar Garcia Bram, junior welterweights, Costa Mesa, California (FITE)

FRIDAY

Callum Walsh vs. Carson Jones, junior middleweights, Commerce, California (UFC Fight Pass)

SATURDAY

Ryan Rozicki vs. Jean Jacques Olivier, cruiserweights, Halifax, Canada (FITE)

SUNDAY

Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III, exhibition, Sunrise, Florida (Pay-per-view)

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Photos: Danny Garcia gives vintage performance in victory over Jose Benavidez Jr.

Photos: Danny Garcia gave a vintage performance in a majority decision victory over Jose Benavidez Jr. on Saturday in Brooklyn.

Danny Garcia defeated Jose Benavidez Jr. by a majority decision in his debut at 154 pounds Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Also, Ali Eren Demirezen outpointed Adam Kownacki in a 10-round heavyweight bout. Gary Antuanne Russell stopped Rances Barthelemy in the sixth round of a scheduled 10-round 140-pound bout.

And Sergey Derevyanchenko defeated Joshua Conley by a unanimous decision in a 10-round 160-pound fight.

Here are images from the card. All photos by Adam Hunger of Getty Images.

Video: Mannix, Mora: Who is the best opponent for Canelo Alvarez?

Who will Canelo Alvarez fight next? That question remains unanswered. And the possibilities seem to be growing every day. Among the current list of potential foes: Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Anthony Dirrell, David Lemieux and John Ryder. Derevyanchenko …

Who will Canelo Alvarez fight next?

That question remains unanswered. And the possibilities seem to be growing every day. Among the current list of potential foes: Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Anthony Dirrell, David Lemieux and John Ryder.

Derevyanchenko probably is the best fighter among that lot. But is he the best opponent for Alvarez when the Mexican superstar returns to the ring in September? And don’t forget: The Ukrainian fighter also has received an offer to fight middleweight titleholder Jermall Charlo.

So how does this drama end?

DAZN commentators Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora give their thoughts on this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora.

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Golden Boy: Gennadiy Golovkin not option for Canelo Alvarez’s next fight

Golden Boy Promotions President Eric Gomez said Gennadiy Golovkin is not an option for Canelo Alvarez’s next fight.

The boxing world has been waiting for a third fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin. It now seems as if it will have to wait a little longer.

What originally was teased as a possibility before the end of 2020 is likely to be pushed back to next year after the president of Golden Boy Promotions, Eric Gomez, said that a group of five or six fighters are being weighed by Alvarez and none of those options is Golovkin.

“There are five or six opponents, the names that always come out, and we are not ruling anyone out, but there is not one that sounds better than the other,” Gomez told ESPN Deportes. “There are several that have been mentioned, but Saul is going to decide who he wants to fight with.”

Gomez didn’t name any fighters in particular, but the three-division world champion has been linked to Billy Joe Saunders, Sergey Derevyanchenko, Anthony Dirrell and Callum Smith.

“We are looking at opponents, but there are no offers,” Gomez said. “We saw that some notes came out, but they are not true, there is no one, there are no offers, they are the same opponents, the best in the world, some of them champions. The difference is that the borders are not open, and people cannot travel freely as they would before, and that is another aspect that we have to look at.”

The Alvarez-Golovkin fight will not happen behind closed doors because of the money that would be sacrificed.

“Not with Golovkin,” said Gomez. “Economically, it is not convenient to do it without an audience. The two fights [between Canelo and GGG] produced very large gates in Las Vegas, and it would not be convenient to do that fight without an audience. But we will see when it can be done with the public. Both of them are open to fight, but it may not be until 2021.”

Gomez went on: “[Alvarez] is open to the idea [of fighting in an empty arena]. It is not yet confirmed, he has not confirmed that, we are just talking about the idea of fighting without an audience. We will see. He is open to it.

“But he wants to see all the details. In the next few weeks we will meet to discuss all the details, so he feels safe, that it’s going to be a safe place. He wants to know about the protocols. We will see in the coming weeks.”

Reports: Canelo Alvarez now considering Dirrell, Derevyanchenko for September

Canelo Alvarez reportedly is considering Anthony Dirrell and Sergey Derevyanchenko for September.

Canelo Alvarez’s handlers are getting creative in their search for his next opponent.

Alvarez had been tentatively set to face Billy Joe Saunders on May 2 before the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Now, faced with the prospect of fighting once without spectators, Alvarez and Co. might be looking for a less-expensive option than Saunders for a fight in September.

Enter Sergey Derevyanchenko and Anthony Dirrell, according to reports.

Alvarez and Derevyanchenko are “in talks,” according to The Athletic. BoxingScene.com is reporting that Dirrell is under consideration. The reports indicate that both fights would take place at 168 pounds, although Derevyanchenko – a middleweight – and Alvarez could conceivably fight at a catch weight.

One interesting aspect of these reports is that both Derevyanchenko, 34, and Dirrell, 35, are affiliated with Premier Boxing Champions while Alvarez is handled by Golden Boy Promotions, meaning the rival entities are working together.

Derevyanchenko (13-2, 10 KOs) is a 2008 Olympian from Ukraine who has lost only close decisions to Daniel Jacobs and Gennadiy Golovkin, the latter fight a memorable brawl in October that raised Derevyanchenko’s stock even in defeat.

Derevyanchenko also is considered a potential opponent for 160-pound titleholder Jermall Charlo.

Dirrell (33-2-1, 24 KOs) is a two-time super middleweight titleholder who is coming off a ninth-round knockout loss to David Benavidez in September, which cost Dirrell his belt. Dirrell was hampered by a cut from the sixth round on.

Alvarez is coming off an 11^th-round knockout of Sergey Kovalev in November to win a light heavyweight title, which he vacated. He has come around on fighting Golovkin a third time but that won’t be next. Triple-G has committed to defending his 160-pound title against mandatory challenger Kamil Szeremeta first.

Abel Sanchez: Gennadiy Golovkin would beat Canelo Alvarez in third fight

Trainer Abel Sanchez believes Gennadiy Golovkin, his former protege, would defeat Canelo Alvarez in a third fight.

Most observers seem to believe that Canelo Alvarez would win a third fight with Gennadiy Golovkin fairly easily.

After all, Alvarez is 29 and his prime. Golovkin recently turned 38 and is coming off a victory over Sergey Derevyanchenko that was much closer – and taxing – than virtually everyone expected.

One man sees things differently: Abel Sanchez, Golvokin’s former trainer.

Sanchez was asked for a K.O. Artists Sports video how he thinks a third Alvarez-Golovkin fight would play out. The two fought to a controversial draw the first time and Alvarez won a close decision in the rematch.

“He beat him twice already,” said Sanchez, who was in Triple-G’s corner in both fights. “In my opinion, he beat him twice already. So there’s no reason he can’t beat him a third time.”

Sanchez added one caveat: If possible, don’t stage the fight in Las Vegas. That’s where the first two took place.

“Hopefully, if he has anything to say about it, I would hope he doesn’t fight … in Vegas unless it’s just so lucrative for him that he can’t turn it down,” Sanchez said. “It seems Canelo has the advantage there. So I would hope that if they do fight, they would fight somewhere else and he beats him.

“I think [Golovkin] beats him again, just like the first two.”

Alvarez and Golovkin, who is now trained by Johnathon Banks, tentatively agreed to meet in September before the coronavirus pandemic took hold. It’s not clear when the fight would take place.

Trainer Abel Sanchez fears for Gennadiy Golovkin in third Canelo Alvarez fight

Abel Sanchez, Gennadiy Golovkin’s former trainer, fears that things won’t go well if he fights Canelo Alvarez a third time.

Trainer Abel Sancez fears for Gennadiy Golovkin if he fights Canelo Alvarez a third time.

Golovkin’s former mentor, who was in his corner in the first two fights, said on The Pug and Copp Show podcast that the 38-year-old Kazakhstani could take a beating at the hands of the younger Mexican.

Golovkin, now trained by Johnathon Banks, and Alvarez reportedly agreed before the coronavirus pandemic took hold to fight in September.

“This one maybe will hurt. Not because I’m not with him, but [it could] hurt because he gets hurt,” Sanchez said during the podcast. “Not only [is the third meeting] the most significant, it’s the most dangerous because you’re talking about a guy who is at his peak now and believes he can do the same thing to Gennadiy that he did to [Sergey] Kovalev.

“[Alvarez] baited, baited, baited and waited for that right moment and it was destructive. I would hate to see Gennadiy go into that fight — or I would rather not see the fight — than to see Gennadiy succumb to something like that, not being prepared physically and mentally.”

Golovkin and Alvarez fought to a controversial split draw in September 2017. Alvarez won the rematch by a majority decision a year later, after which Golovkin left Sanchez.

Since then, Golovkin stopped Steve Rolls in four rounds but struggled in a taxing fight to earn a close decision over Sergey Derevyanchenko to win a vacant middleweight title in October. Some observers suggested after the latter performance that Triple-G is in decline.

Meanwhile, since the rematch, Alvarez stopped Rocky Fielding in three rounds, outpointed Danny Jacobs and stopped Kovalev in the 11^th round to win a light heavyweight title in November.

Alvarez was tentatively scheduled to fight super middleweight titleholder Billy Joe Saunders in May but that fight was put on hold because of the pandemic and might not happen.

Video: DAZN’s Top 10 rounds of 2019

DAZN presents the best 10 rounds seen on the sports streaming service in 2019.

2019 was packed with great fights and rounds. And many of them were seen on DAZN.

That included the unforgettable Round 3 of the first fight between then-heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. last June at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Ruiz went down once, Joshua twice in the round that turned the fight in Ruiz’s favor. He would go on to stop Joshua in Round 7, shocking the world.

DAZN’s digital folks put together this video of highlights of the best rounds that were seen on the sports streaming service last year.

Which one was your favorite? Enjoy.

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Video: Chris Mannix, Sergio Mora discuss decline (or not) of Triple-G

Genndaiy Golovkin’s tooth-and-nail war with unheralded Sergey Derevyanchenko in October raised an obvious question: Has Triple-G declined? It wasn’t long ago that Golovkin steamrolled through the middleweight division, scoring a remarkable 23 …

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Genndaiy Golovkin’s tooth-and-nail war with unheralded Sergey Derevyanchenko in October raised an obvious question: Has Triple-G declined?

It wasn’t long ago that Golovkin steamrolled through the middleweight division, scoring a remarkable 23 consecutive knockouts even as he raised his level of opposition.

Then he struggled to beat Danny Jacobs, drew (controversially) and lost to Canelo Alvarez, and went to hell and back to defeat Derevyanchenko by a close, unanimous decision.

Hall of Fame trainer Teddy Atlas went so far to say that Triple-G “looked like a shot fighter” against Derevyanchenko and questioned whether a third fight with Alvarez makes sense from a competitive standpoint.

“It’s called Father Time, it’s called nature, it’s called aging, and it comes to all of us, but we all don’t have to fight for a living,” Atlas said of the 37-year-old Kazakhstani. “… When the truth comes to you in the ring, the truth can hit you, bang, hard and fast.”

DAZN commentators Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora discuss that topic on Jabs with Mannix and Mora.

Listen to what they have to say.