GENNADY GOLOVKIN and Canelo Alvarez, once friendly sparring partners, are now bitter enemies on the verge of an epic trilogy.
The former middleweight opponent, with whom he has already produced 24 Classics his rounds, will renew his rivalry for the third time on September 17th.
But their history predates him by over a decade. , when Canelo, 20, traveled to Big Bear California for sparring with Golovkin, who was 28 at the time.
Both were world champions, but GGG made his first U.S. debut. It was years ago and Canelo still had little to prove.
His Golovkin, now 40, told SunSport:
The two posed for photos arm in arm and complimented each other, little did they know they would later share an iconic rivalry.
But as the years have passed and the inevitable battle has come closer and closer, the relationship with the ego has never been worse.
Golovkin recalled: But then he felt himself too much.
"He's a big star now, so the result was probably a side effect of his gaining fame." never forgave Canelo for giving up his WBC title. In short, Kazakhstan's negotiations have broken down.
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But a year later, GGG decided this Mexican
Again for Golovkin, he struggled after losing the majority of points.
It took Canelo to new heights and pound-for-pound heir to the throne, Floyd Mayweather, retired.
But as time passed and with no trilogy planned, Alvarez's hatred of GGG grew stronger and stronger, despite his record victory.
Controversial loser Golovkin, on the other hand, was indifferent.
Canelo even said the feud was "personal." - Triple-G quickly distanced himself.
He explains: To me, he's just an athlete, just a human being. he's just a boxer
"I think that's how he decided to act as a human being, to think about himself, to love himself, to position himself."
Canelo, 32, became a four-division champion after defeating Golovkin,who remained at middleweight in a rematch.
But the 160-pound legend will rise to super-middleweight for the first time in his career and challenge Canelo for the undisputed throne.
The third installment in their collection of battles seemsto be the most intense, at least from the outside.
But Golovkin, now 40, insists he sees no difference from the man he has twice distanced himself from.
He said:
``There's been a lot of attention on him, but I don't care at all. Canelo vowed to retire Golovkin after a brutal blow in Las Vegas.
But before what could be his final fight, GGG quipped . With or without his help.
"To be honest, I am approaching retirement at his 40."
