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Gennadiy Golovkin, Ryota Murata agree to fight on Dec. 29 in Japan

Gennadiy Golovkin and Ryota Murata have agreed to fight on Dec. 29 in Japan.

Triple-G is returning to the ring.

Gennadiy Golovkin will face Ryota Murata in a middleweight title-unification fight Wednesday, Dec. 29 in Saitama, Japan, it was announced Thursday. The fight will be streamed on DAZN.

Golovkin (41-1-1, 36 KOs) began his second reign as a 160-pound champion when he outpointed Sergiy Derevyanchenko to win the vacant IBF title in October 2019 and stopped Kamil Szeremeta in seven rounds in defense of his belt last December.

Murata (16-2, 13 KOs) regained the WBA title by stopping Rob Brant in two rounds in July 2019, nine months after Brant outpointed him to take his belt.

“I am really excited to be bringing the Big Drama Show to Japan, a country where boxing is very popular,” Golovkin said.  “Ryota Murata has been an outstanding champion.  It is going to be a special night when we meet in the ring to unify our titles.  We are going to give the fans a great fight.”

Murata, a 2012 Olympic gold medlist, understands the significance of fighting Golovkin, one of the most-dominating middleweights in many years.

The Kazakhstani, one of the biggest punchers of his generation, reigned as champion for almost the entire 2010s. And many feel that he deserved to win decisions in his two fights with Canelo Alvarez, against whom he’s 0-1-1.

“I feel that my entire amateur and professional boxing career has been a preparation for this fight against Gennadiy Golovkin,” he said through a translator. “This fight will determine my place in the middleweight division and boxing history.

“Gennadiy Golovkin has long been the standard-bearer of the middleweight division.  To me, he is still undefeated. I have the highest respect for him.”

Golovkin will have been out of the ring for almost exactly a year. For Murata it will be two years.

“It has been almost two years since my last fight, because of the pandemic, but I have put that time to good use, working very hard with my trainers on improving my physical conditioning and adding more power to my punches,” he said.

“I am so proud Japan is hosting this fight. It is a great honor for me.”

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Jermall Charlo ready for Juan Macias Montiel and whatever comes next

Jermall Charlo said he’s ready for Saturday’s title defense against Juan Macias Montiel and whatever comes after that.

For those who might be wondering why Jermall Charlo is defending his middleweight title against the relatively anonymous Juan Macias Montiel on Saturday, he asks for your patience. The big fights, he said, will come.

And he pointed out that just because you might not be familiar with Montiel doesn’t mean he’s a capable fighter. For example, all 22 of the Mexican’s victories have come by knockout.

Charlo will take nothing for granted in front of his hometown fans on Juneteenth Day at Toyota Center in Houston.

“Montiel is fearless,” Charlo said. “He’s a fighter that I think deserves a chance. At this point, he understands where he’s at. This is a big fight. A lot of people may not know who Montiel is, just like I didn’t, but he’s a strong fighter.

“The people want to see me get tested, right? I want to see those big fights, too. In a matter of time, they’ll come. But Montiel should be a good fight.”

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Charlo (31-0, 22 KOs) is coming off arguably his finest performance, a wide unanimous-decision victory over the skillful and rugged Sergiy Derevyanchenko this past September.

Charlo walked into the ring for the fight with a lot of respect. He walked out on some pound-for-pound lists, meaning he climbed to a higher rung on the ladder of public perception. And, of course, he wants to continue his ascent.

A victory over Montiel (22-4-2, 22 KOs) wouldn’t compare to his success against Derevyanchenko, but he can’t let his guard down.

“I’m ready to fight the best in the world,” Charlo said. “I’m the best in the world and I’m not going to let this guy over here stop me. The belt is not going nowhere. The belt is staying right here in ‘H Town.’ There’s nothing he could do about it. Nothing. It’s my belt. It’s my legacy. You’ll find out June 19.

 “A fighter like Montiel is challenging to go in there and get the job done real clean and swiftly because if I look bad against a guy like this, they’ll take away from what I did in the Derevyanchenko fight. But, yes, to date, Derevyanchenko was one of my hardest fights, but I made nice work of it and onto the next one.”

What’s next if he beats Montiel?

“I got the belt,” he said. “Champions fight champions. We unify. But if not, we’re not just going to sit back. Those guys that have the belt like Triple-G (Gennadiy Golovkin), Canelo (Alvarez) and (Demetrius) Andrade … the belts are out there, so eventually it will happen.

“I’m not in a rush. I’m young. I’m still having fun. I’m enjoying what I do best. If Triple-G wants this WBC belt, I have it. It’s over here, it’s open. I’m ready to fight.”

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Jermall Charlo ready for Juan Macias Montiel and whatever comes next

Jermall Charlo said he’s ready for Saturday’s title defense against Juan Macias Montiel and whatever comes after that.

For those who might be wondering why Jermall Charlo is defending his middleweight title against the relatively anonymous Juan Macias Montiel on Saturday, he asks for your patience. The big fights, he said, will come.

And he pointed out that just because you might not be familiar with Montiel doesn’t mean he’s a capable fighter. For example, all 22 of the Mexican’s victories have come by knockout.

Charlo will take nothing for granted in front of his hometown fans on Juneteenth Day at Toyota Center in Houston.

“Montiel is fearless,” Charlo said. “He’s a fighter that I think deserves a chance. At this point, he understands where he’s at. This is a big fight. A lot of people may not know who Montiel is, just like I didn’t, but he’s a strong fighter.

“The people want to see me get tested, right? I want to see those big fights, too. In a matter of time, they’ll come. But Montiel should be a good fight.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvGtS5bdzLM

Charlo (31-0, 22 KOs) is coming off arguably his finest performance, a wide unanimous-decision victory over the skillful and rugged Sergiy Derevyanchenko this past September.

Charlo walked into the ring for the fight with a lot of respect. He walked out on some pound-for-pound lists, meaning he climbed to a higher rung on the ladder of public perception. And, of course, he wants to continue his ascent.

A victory over Montiel (22-4-2, 22 KOs) wouldn’t compare to his success against Derevyanchenko, but he can’t let his guard down.

“I’m ready to fight the best in the world,” Charlo said. “I’m the best in the world and I’m not going to let this guy over here stop me. The belt is not going nowhere. The belt is staying right here in ‘H Town.’ There’s nothing he could do about it. Nothing. It’s my belt. It’s my legacy. You’ll find out June 19.

 “A fighter like Montiel is challenging to go in there and get the job done real clean and swiftly because if I look bad against a guy like this, they’ll take away from what I did in the Derevyanchenko fight. But, yes, to date, Derevyanchenko was one of my hardest fights, but I made nice work of it and onto the next one.”

What’s next if he beats Montiel?

“I got the belt,” he said. “Champions fight champions. We unify. But if not, we’re not just going to sit back. Those guys that have the belt like Triple-G (Gennadiy Golovkin), Canelo (Alvarez) and (Demetrius) Andrade … the belts are out there, so eventually it will happen.

“I’m not in a rush. I’m young. I’m still having fun. I’m enjoying what I do best. If Triple-G wants this WBC belt, I have it. It’s over here, it’s open. I’m ready to fight.”

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Video: Mannix, Mora: Is Oscar De La Hoya vs. GGG good idea?

Oscar De La Hoya continues to talk about returning to boxing after 12 years away. And the Hall of Famer recently mentioned a prominent middleweight as a prospective opponent: Gennadiy Golovkin. Is that a good idea for The Golden Boy? De La Hoya will …

Oscar De La Hoya continues to talk about returning to boxing after 12 years away. And the Hall of Famer recently mentioned a prominent middleweight as a prospective opponent: Gennadiy Golovkin.

Is that a good idea for The Golden Boy?

De La Hoya will be 48 on Feb. 4. And the last time we saw him in the ring, in 2008, he was pummeled into retirement by the naturally smaller Manny Pacquiao.

Golovkin, 38, might not be at the peak of his powers but he remains a good — and big –160-pounder.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora discuss the merits of a prospective De La Hoya-Golovkin fight.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: Is Oscar De La Hoya vs. GGG good idea?

Oscar De La Hoya continues to talk about returning to boxing after 12 years away. And the Hall of Famer recently mentioned a prominent middleweight as a prospective opponent: Gennadiy Golovkin. Is that a good idea for The Golden Boy? De La Hoya will …

Oscar De La Hoya continues to talk about returning to boxing after 12 years away. And the Hall of Famer recently mentioned a prominent middleweight as a prospective opponent: Gennadiy Golovkin.

Is that a good idea for The Golden Boy?

De La Hoya will be 48 on Feb. 4. And the last time we saw him in the ring, in 2008, he was pummeled into retirement by the naturally smaller Manny Pacquiao.

Golovkin, 38, might not be at the peak of his powers but he remains a good — and big –160-pounder.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora discuss the merits of a prospective De La Hoya-Golovkin fight.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: Ak & Barak: Will we see Canelo Alvarez-GGG III?

Will a third fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin happen? Alvarez and Golovkin first met in September of 2017, with the fight ending in a controversial draw. Most observers thought Golvokin deserved to have his hand raised. They fought …

Will a third fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin happen?

Alvarez and Golovkin first met in September of 2017, with the fight ending in a controversial draw. Most observers thought Golvokin deserved to have his hand raised.

They fought again the following September, with Alvarez winning a tight majority decision. Golovkin and Co. believe they won that fight too.

The third fight seemed like a slam dunk after both signed contracts with the sports streaming service DAZN. However, it has yet to happen and it’s unclear when it will.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess asked Tom Loeffler, Golovkin’s longtime promoter, about his fighter’s plans.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: Does Canelo need to beat GGG for his legacy?

Canelo Alvarez’s decision over Gennadiy Golovkin in their second fight is seen by some as a defining victory. That followed a disputed draw in their first fight. Now, according to reports, the rivals could meet one last time in December or perhaps …

Canelo Alvarez’s decision over Gennadiy Golovkin in their second fight is seen by some as a defining victory.

That followed a disputed draw in their first fight. Now, according to reports, the rivals could meet one last time in December or perhaps May of next year depending on coronavirus restrictions.

Of course, Golovkin, 38, would like one more chance to beat his nemesis and earn a big payday. But does Canelo need the fight? The superstar can command great sums of money against a number of opponents. And he already defeated Golovkin. Does he need to beat him again for his legacy?

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

Here’s what they had to say.

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Eddie Hearn lays out path that would lead to Canelo-GGG III

Promoter Eddie Hearn laid out a mini-tournament that would lead to a third fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin.

Canelo Alvarez’s trainer recently said that he expects the Mexican star to fight twice before the end of the year, in September and again in December. Eddie Hearn, who co-promotes Gennadiy Golovkin, likes the sound of that.

Hearn laid out a mini-tournament on the “Boxing with Chris Mannix” podcast that would lead to the fight many fans want to see.

According to Hearn’s plan, Golovkin would defend his middleweight title against Kamil Szeremeta in August and Alvarez would fight super middleweight beltholder Billy Joe Saunders in September. The winners – presumably Golovkin and Alvarez – would then meet in December, although the parties would have to settle upon a weight.

Of course, it’s not that simple.

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Alvarez was tentatively set to challenge Saunders on May 2 but the fight was postponed amid the coronavirus threat and there are no guarantees that Saunders will get the fight in September. Eddy Reynoso, Alvarez’s trainer, said a number of fighters are under consideration.

If Alvarez and Golovkin win their interim fights, then the rest could fall into place.

DAZN, which paid big money under the assumption that Alvarez and Golovkin would fight a third time, certainly wants the fight. Alvarez, who once said he was finished with Triple-G, has come around to the idea of meeting his rival again. Golovkin would like one more chance to defeat Alvarez. They drew in their first fight and Alvarez won the rematch by decision.

“The Canelo fight is the absolute defining moment of Gennadiy’s career,” Hearn told Mannix. “He has to get that right. He has to win that fight. But there are obligations that are going to need to be taken care of, but everybody needs to be moving in the right direction to provide the best [fights possible].”

And, obviously, organizers would want a live audience at Alvarez-Golovkin III because of a potentially huge gate. That could be possible in December, although everyone is at the mercy of the pandemic.

Then there’s the weight. Alvarez is likely to fight a 168-pound titleholder in September, whether that’s Saunders, Callum Smith, Caleb Plant or David Benavidez. Golovkin will fight Szeremeta at 160. That would have to be worked out.

Golovkin might’ve been in play as a possible opponent for Alvarez in September, but he made it clear he wanted to defend his title against his mandatory challenger, Szeremeta, first.

Triple-G wanted the third fight with Alvarez this past September and then, when that didn’t happen, on that May 2 date. When Alvarez wouldn’t bite either time, Golovkin went a different direction.

“They actually avoided this fight in September,” Golovkin told Sports Illustrated. “They didn’t want to fight in May of 2020. So I went my way. I have my own career, and I figured: How long should I wait?”

Said Hearn: “[Golovkin] already had a signed contract with Szeremeta. He already feels he’s been messed around once so he got a new plan, signed that and now he’s told, ‘No, you have to fight Canelo in September.’”

If Hearn’s plan pans out, it could finally happen before the end of the year.

Canelo Alvarez wants to fight twice before end of year

Eddy Reynoso, Canelo Alvarez’s longtime trainer, told Box Azteca that Alvarez wants to fight twice before the end of 2020.

Canelo Alvarez evidently plans to make the most of the rest of this year.

Eddy Reynoso, Alvarez’s longtime trainer, told Box Azteca that Alvarez wants to fight twice before the end of 2020. One bout would take place in September (Mexican Independence Day is Sept. 16) and another in December.

Alvarez had been negotiating to fight super middleweight titleholder Billy Joe Saunders but, according to Reynoso, no opponents have been selected for one of the sport’s biggest stars.

“We realistically want two fights this year,” Reynoso told the Mexican outlet. “We couldn’t fight in May, so we are looking at September and December. We’re talking about [potential opponents] like Billy Joe Saunders. There’s also [super middleweight beltholder] Caleb Plant and the WBC world titleholder at 168 pounds (David Benavidez). There are several [possibilities].”

Middleweight titleholder Gennadiy Golovkin is an option for December.

Alvarez and Golovkin fought to a draw in September 2017, and Alvarez won the rematch by a majority decision a year later. Golovkin, who turned 38 years old in April, is planning to face mandatory challenger Kamil Szeremeta when coronavirus restrictions allow it.

“Golovkin could be the fight for December,” Reynoso said. “His people have already said that he doesn’t want to fight Canelo until after the [Szeremeta] fight.”

Video: Mannix, Mora: Is Gennadiy Golovkin still feared?

Gennadiy Golovkin had run roughshod through the middleweight division for years, knocking out one opponent after another. He might’ve been the most feared fighter in the world at that time. Then came two close encounters with Canelo Alvarez and …

Gennadiy Golovkin had run roughshod through the middleweight division for years, knocking out one opponent after another. He might’ve been the most feared fighter in the world at that time.

Then came two close encounters with Canelo Alvarez and tough fights with Steve Rolls and rugged Sergey Derevyanchenko in which Triple-G looked mortal.

The question was asked at that time: Is Golovkin losing it?

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, DAZN commentators Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora discuss whether one of the most respected fighters of his generation is still feared at 38.

Here’s what they had to say.

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