Japanese Boxer Could Spoil Potential Alvarez-Golovkin Trilogy With Unification Fight Conquest
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Murata could spoil Golovkin s plan for a third fight against Canelo Alvarez
Golovkin has yet to decide if he will fight at 168 pounds to face Alvarez
IBF middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin will be facing WBA titleholder Ryota Murata in a planned unification contest on Dec. 28, per Mike Coppinger of The Athletic.
The clash will happen in Tokyo, and both boxers will have a warmup fight before that big showdown.
The IBF middleweight title has been in Golovkin s possession since 2019 when he defeated Sergiy Derevyanchenko via unanimous decision. His last defeat or draw was at the hands of Mexican rival Saul Canelo Alvarez.
Boxing Update: Ryan Garcia Back In Training; Return To Boxing Ring Beckons
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Garcia posts a video on social media that he is now back in the gym
Javier Fortuna looms as Garcia s next opponent
Undefeated American boxer Ryan Garcia appears to be a whole lot better after taking some time off due to anxiety and depression.
Based on his latest social media post, “King Ry” seems to be making progress and admitted that he has returned to the gym.
Garcia was supposed to fight again on July 9, but that fight against Javier Fortuna was called off.
The reason behind that was the 22-year-old wanted to take some time off as he is dealing with mental and emotional issues.
Floyd Mayweather Temporarily Evicts Fiancee, Taking Fight With YouTuber Seriously
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Mayweather s fiancee moves out but remains supportive of the boxer s wishes
Paul is a heavy underdog in the six-round exhibition bout against Mayweather
Make no mistake about it. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is taking internet sensation Logan Paul seriously.
Both individuals are set to tangle in early June with the “Money Man” being the heavy favorite. But despite that, the 44-year-old is not taking any chances and wants to completely focus.
Mayweather has temporarily evicted his fiancee, Anna Monroe, from his 11-room mansion in Las Vegas, a decision that is seen to make sure he is not distracted.
Boxing Rumors: Canelo Alvarez Makes Startling Revelation, Reveals Big Brother Kidnap Case In 2018
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Canelo Alvarez reveals that he had to deal with his brother s abduction before facing Rocky Fielding in 2018
Alvarez wants to move his family to the United States
Alvarez hopes Mexican laws will improve for their safety
Saul Canelo Alvarez has weathered adversity to make sure that he enters the ring fully focused.
Rarely would one think that the 30-year-old would have some distractions in mind? It turns out that he dealt with something peculiar in 2018 before facing British opponent Rocky Fielding.
The reigning WBA WBC super middleweight champion made a startling revelation when he was interviewed on “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” which is set to air this weekend.