Editor’s Note: This article was originally published at DAZN.com.
Gennadiy Golovkin is aiming for a possible third fight with Canelo Alvarez as if their first two encounters didn’t happen.
In 2017, the Kazakh boxer was arguably the best performance of his illustrious career, but his efforts were thwarted by the umpires in the ring, who scored for the match. a draw even though many believed Triple-G had done enough.
The following year, Alvarez made adjustments and produced a better performance in the rematch. Some observers still scored for Golovkin, but the most important score was in favor of the Mexicans.
Gennadiy Golovkin (right) clearly left the controversial draw and loss to Canelo Alvarez right behind him. Joe Camporeale / USA Sports TODAY
On April 9, Golovkin will travel to Japan to unify the two middleweight belts with Ryota Murata. A month later, Alvarez jumped up to 175 pounds for the second time to face title holder Dmitry Bivol.
If both Golovkin and Alvarez win, their third encounter could take place in September. Golovkin, speaking privately to DAZN during preparations for the battle with Murata, insists this is a ranking clean class when it comes to the pound balancing king.
“I don’t mind the results in the first two games,” he said. “I didn’t experience any pressure at all. I look forward because whatever happened, happened. Honestly, I can’t see things that way.
“If I were to approach the third battle with Canelo, it would certainly be with other thoughts and not with the intention of fighting any wrongdoing. I’m not in boxing to prove anything to anyone.
“It is not necessary for me to have a specific victory. I continue my career because I feel great.”
