Golovkin already thinking about what next after Canelo fight; still wants “all the middleweight belts”

Golovkin already thinking about what next after Canelo fight; still wants “all the middleweight belts”

It’s arguably the biggest fight of the year, and after the smoke has cleared from the world middleweight title showdown between champ Gennady Golovkin and Saul Canelo Alvarez, the winner will be entitled to not only pound-for-pound bragging rights, but also a nice break from what could well be a tough, tough fight.

At age 35, GGG could even look at closing out the remainder of his career having finally won his defining fight. But Golovkin, who may or may not have shown signs of decline due to age in his fight with Danny Jacobs, is already looking at his next move after September 16. As fans know, Canelo can exercise a rematch clause for an immediate return should he lose for just the second time in his pro career in September, but GGG has no such luxury.

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Brandon Rios: I’m ready to get back to the top

Brandon Rios: I'm ready to get back to the top

Former world champion Brandon Rios hosted a large contingent of media at Ten Goose Boxing Gym in Van Nuys, California Wednesday as he prepares for his ring return this Sunday, June 11 against Mexico’s Aaron Herrera in the main event of a Special Edition of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes live from The Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, California.

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Kovalev: Andre Ward will pay inside the ring

Kovalev: Andre Ward will pay inside the ring

Yesterday, former WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion, Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs) and his team hosted an international conference call to discuss his upcoming rematch with Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (31-0, 16 KOs) which will take place June 17 live on HBO Pay Per View®, and live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Below are some highlighted quotes from the call:

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Alexander Povetkin slated to return against Andriy Rudenko on July 1st

Alexander Povetkin slated to return against Andriy Rudenko on July 1st

Reports say Russia’s Alexander Povetkin will return to action on July 1st. The former WBA heavyweight champion who has suffered his share of out of the ring issues – testing positive for illegal stimulants; which ruined his big fight with Deontay Wilder, set for last summer – will face Ukrainian Andriy Rudenko, 31-2(19) on a big card in Moscow.

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Chris Eubank Junior says he will stop Arthur Abraham: “I can’t let him see the last round”

Chris Eubank Junior says he will stop Arthur Abraham: “I can't let him see the last round”

Arthur Abraham and Chris Eubank Junior came face to face today, at a press conference to officially announce their July 15 fight. The two will meet at Wembley Arena and the fight will go out on ITV Box-Office.

Abraham, aided by a translator, didn’t have too much to say other than he expects a good fight. Eubank Jr. was also respectful of his opponent, but he did fire a few shots. Eubank, who will be defending his IBO super-middleweight belt against Abraham, said the 37 year-old former champion is “one dimensional,” and upon being asked if he will attempt to make a statement by stopping Abraham (who has been stopped just once in a long career), Eubank said he “will do it, not attempt it.”

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Ghanaian boxers to thrill Mayweather at Bukom Boxing Arena June 16

Ghanaian boxers to thrill Mayweather at Bukom Boxing Arena June 16

Ghanaian boxers to thrill Mayweather at Bukom Boxing Arena June 16, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather will be the special guest of honor at a fight night including a WBO Africa and world title eliminator Middleweight championship on the night of June 16 when he visits Ghana.

Scheduled for the plush Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, local rivals, Emmanuel ‘Game Boy’ Tagoe and George ‘Red Tiger’ Ashie will also square off in a super exhibition fight to thrill the legendary American boxer who is visiting ‘the motherland’ on 15th and 16th June on the African leg of his ‘Undefeated Tour.

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Fight Bites: Ward & Kovalev on Training

Fight Bites: Ward & Kovalev on Training

Andre Ward – You are a family man and a very private person. How does that help you to prepare for a fight? Do you go away from your family to train? How do you deal with the distance and being away from family?

“I’ve been going away for training camp since 2002. It’s a concept that Virgil [Hunter] brought to me way back then. At the time, I didn’t understand what it was about. We had two young children. If I was working hard why did I need to be isolated? Virgil explained to me that every little thing outside of the ring pulls away from your energy inside it. Today, I can see why it’s a benefit. It gets me in the right frame of mind for what I’m trying to accomplish. It prepares me to go to war.”

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Tyson rates Tyson, wants to see Fury fight Joshua

Tyson rates Tyson, wants to see Fury fight Joshua

Mike Tyson’s many fans know the former heavyweight ruler is a knowledgable boxing historian, so when Tyson rates a fighter he knows what he’s talking about. And the soon to be 51 year old rates Tyson Fury very highly.

“Iron Mike” was speaking on BBC Radio recently, talking quite a bit about new heavyweight star Anthony Joshua. Tyson, who knows first hand about all the potential pitfalls awaiting any star athlete, warned how Joshua “must focus on fighting only,” and “not get the big head.” If Joshua can do this, Tyson said, then he can reign for a long time.

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Joshua-Klitschko II “is happening” says Hearn

Joshua-Klitschko II “is happening” says Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says he feels a return fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko will happen, next. Speaking today with Sky Sports News, Hearn said that as far as he is concerned the rematch “is happening unless we are told otherwise by Bernd Boente and Wladimir Klitschko.”

Fans are eager to see a return fight between the two giants, as fight one was so great. Klitschko, who put on a fine performance despite losing the thrilling fight, is expected to speak with manager Boente this week. Right now, Hearn is looking at potential venues for the sequel.

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