The unified middleweight champion (up to 72.6 kg) from Kazakhstan Gennady Golovkin (42-1-1, 37 KOs), who will make his debut in the second middleweight (up to 76.2 kg) next Saturday against the absolute champion from Mexico Canelo Alvarez (57-2-2, 39 KOs), gave
interview for American and British media.
In a conversation, Gennady answered questions about the upcoming fight with the star Mexican, commented on the last fight under the contract with DAZN streaming and answered the reporter’s assumption about his status in boxing.
– Gennady, we are finally here, 4 years later. What emotions do you feel as the battle approaches?
— I feel very comfortable. I feel right at home. I’ve arrived now and after this long time, I basically got what I wanted. I think now is the time that I enjoy.
– Gennady, what’s the difference this time?
– A lot of differences, differences. I won’t speak for styles. Time. Time has already passed a lot. Another time, and everyone’s positions are different. So this fight is different. This fight will be completely different.
– How will you win? How will you make sure that this fight is not close and the judges clearly see your victory?
– I have to do my job. I know what I need to do, and I will try to do it without mistakes. After the last fights, I know what I need to work on. I know how I need to work. I am convinced that this is a very good opportunity for me to prove myself once again.
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– In the first battle, many people thought that you won. The second fight was really close and the judges didn’t give it to you. In the third fight, I saw the news that there will be the same referees as in the other fights. Are you happy or not happy about it? What is your reaction to the fact that they use referees from previous fights?
– In principle, not that satisfied. You know, the last fight showed Canelo losing on points too. Although, as they say, he sent those judges who judged his last fight. He did not agree with the decision that the judges made. He thinks he won. Again, this is a human factor. This is the view of the judges. They have their own view. They are for judging. This is their right.
– Gennady, you said yesterday that this will be your last fight with DAZN and Matchroom. It’s right? Do you feel like the promotion wants you to win or does it want Canelo to win?
– Under our contract with DAZN, this is the last fight. That is, what will happen after – it will all be negotiated.
Are you surprised that the hostility between you increased after the second duel?
No, I’m not surprised by anything. Why be surprised? What will someone say? Someone think something? No, I’m not at all surprised.
What will it mean for you to win this Saturday?
– You know, every fight has its own story. I think those two previous fights had their own history, and it is already in history. And our third duel will have its own history. Let’s see how it will be.
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What do you think of Canelo’s comments that he wants to end your career on Saturday night?
What comments can I have? How can you comment on what is in a person’s head? Draw your own conclusions.
Will we see a big drama show on Saturday night?
– You yourself know that boxing is a drama show. On Saturday you will see everything.
– And finally, what is your prediction for the fight?
– What are the forecasts? I’m not the Lord God.
– You are for many boxing fans, thank you.
“Well, you’re just flattering now. At least someone smiles here [смех].