Ahead Of The Duel, Golovkin Triggers Makes Canelo's Anger: Many Mexicans Love Me

JAKARTA - The fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin is less than a month away.

The war of words between the two boxers escalated with GGG revealing that many Mexicans were on his side.

Golovkin spoke to journalist Ernest Amador about what he did in the ring during his career.

"I know about my legacy and what I left behind in boxing will remain written for generations to come, but without a doubt when the time comes, I will certainly enjoy talking to my grandchildren, if I have one, about what I did and left as a child. a legacy in the ring," Golovkin was quoted as saying by Marca, Thursday.

He was so influential in the world of boxing that he even dared to speak about the affection that the Mexican people had for him.

"A lot of Mexicans love me and nobody in Kazakhstan loves Canelo," Golovkin continued.

The third bout in their trilogy will take place on September 17 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This duel will stake the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA super middleweight belts.

The first fight ended in a draw, while the second went in favor of the Jalisco native, although for many, the scorecard should have been in Golovkin's side.

So the 40-year-old fighter will be looking for his first win over Canelo to cap off his legendary career on a high.