08-17-2018, 10:10 AM
There has been a lot of animosity between the 2 fighters in the build up to this one and I get the feeling a lot of it is genuine rather than just the usual smack talk to hype up an event. After the controversial outcome of the first fight with it's judging dramas this one pretty much promotes itself, even more so given the subsequent 6 month suspension of Canelo after testing positive for clenbuterol, which lead to strong condemnation by the usually reserved Golovkin and equally strong denials of guilt from Canelo's camp. Then there were the protracted negotiations to make the rematch happen after Golovkin's demands for a more even financial split this time around. So it has all the ingredients for a great fight, especially if Canelo is true to his word to stand and engage with GGG this time. If that happens then I get the feeling that GGG with his relentless style will eventually wear Canelo down and stop him in the later rounds. Some say Golovkin is past his best but he is always in great physical shape and I still think he has a lot left in the tank, whereas I doubt that Canelo's long lay off since the last fight will have done him any favours. Whatever happens it should be a good one and I can't wait!