WBC President Reiterates Canelo Cannot Lose To Golovkin

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JAKARTA - Saul Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin's third bout continues to build expectations and speculation, including the retirement of GGG - Golovkin's nickname - after that fight or Canelo's twilight after gaining almost everything in the sport.

The President of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Mauricio Sulaimán, thinks that if Canelo loses his next fight against Golovkin, he may never be able to return to the top and lead a stellar fight.

"Canelo felt a tremendous loss to Bivol, if he loses to Golovkin on September 17, I think it will be very difficult for his career to return to its original status," he told reporter Toño de Valdés quoted by Marca, Wednesday.

"Canelo took a big risk when he decided to move up the division to face the undefeated world champions, he lost and now he is risking everything against Golovkin."

The WBC chairman added that he felt sorry for the many Mexican fans waiting for Canelo to lose again in the fight.

The reason, Sulaiman considers Canelo is a person who always tries to help society, although some insist not to appreciate what he brings to boxing.

Meanwhile, England promoter Eddie Hearn doesn't think a rematch between Canelo and Bivol is imminent, although Canelo demands a rematch in May 2023.

During an interview with The DAZN Boxing Show, he said that Bivol was ordered to face Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez by the World Boxing Association, and after that he had the opportunity to face British boxer Joshuabuatsi. So Canelo had to wait for the time to come.