Opinion: Don’t Hold Your Breath for Canelo-GGG

Editor’s note: The views and opinions expressed below are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sherdog.com, its affiliates and sponsors or its parent company, Evolve Media. The world wants to see Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Gennady “GGG” Golovkin. After “Canelo” decimated Amir Khan with a scintillating sixth-round knockout for the ages on May 7, he turned his attention to Golovkin, boxing’s boogeyman, who was seated ringside. “Like I said in Mexico, ‘We don’t [expletive] around,’” Alvarez said during his post-fight interview, his every word trained on Golovkin. “We don’t come to play in this sport. I fear no one in this sport. I’ll fight him right now. Let’s put the gloves on and get in there with him.” It was the perfect setup for the biggest fight in boxing — aside from a Floyd Mayweather Jr.- Manny Pacquiao rematch — to happen this September between the sport’s most popular fighter and the man nobody wants to fight. Unfortunately for fight fans, business minds will prevail in the coming days, and what once felt like a sure thing will go back to being a pipe dream. Before I get into the particulars, let’s be clear: This isn’t on “Canelo.” If it were up to him, he’d fight Golovkin tomorrow. What he said in the ring wasn’t to entertain the fans. This wasn’t posturing. He’s a prideful Mexican fighter who certainly doesn’t enjoy being cast as the fighter running scared. It’s simply not in his DNA. The problem is that the redheaded Mexican is Oscar de la Hoya’s money train, and De La Hoya isn’t quite ready to see the biggest draw in boxing derailed. Some may believe that “Canelo” wouldn’t lose anything if he were unable to defeat Golovkin. However, that’s absolutely wrong. If Alvarez were to lose, he’d be known as the fighter who can’t win the big one. His stock will take a hit …

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