Editor’s note: This article was originally published at DAZN.com.
Gennadiy Golovkin is looking ahead to a possible third fight with Canelo Alvarez as if their first two meetings didn’t happen.
In 2017, the Kazakhstani fighter produced arguably the finest performance of his illustrious career, but his efforts were thwarted by the ringside judges who scored the fight a draw even though many believe Triple-G had done enough.
The following year, Alvarez made adjustments and produced a better performance in the rematch. Some observers still scored for Golovkin, but the scores that matter most favored the Mexican.
Gennadiy Golovkin (right) evidently has put his disputed draw and loss to Canelo Alvarez behind him. Joe Camporeale / USA TODAY Sports
On April 9, Golovkin will travel to Japan as he looks to unify two middleweight titles against Ryota Murata. One month later, Alvarez jumps up to 175 pounds for a second time to face titleholder Dmitry Bivol.
If both Golovkin and Alvarez emerge victorious, their third encounter could take place in September. Golovkin, speaking exclusively to DAZN during preparations for the Murata fight, insists it’s a clean slate when it comes to the pound-for-pound king.
“I don’t feel bothered by the results in the first two fights,” he said. “I don’t experience any pressure at all. I look ahead because whatever happened, happened. I honestly can’t look at things that way.
“If I’m going to approach the third fight with Canelo, it’ll certainly be with different thoughts and not with the idea of righting any wrongs. I’m not in boxing to prove anything to anybody.
“There’s no need for me to have a particular win. I continue my career because I feel great.”
