GGG VS Canelo III

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  1. ryanm8655

    ryanm8655 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Is there any point in third fight?

    Both are great fighters but I thought Golovkin won pretty clearly (116-112).

    Twice he was jobbed...would Canelo fight on neutral ground?

    If not what does the future hold for both?
     
  2. DJN16

    DJN16 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    3rd fight you would think would be close to a cash out for GGG. He will train and obviously aim to win. Biggest objective is the money surely.

    Can't see him stopping Canelo. Even less chance of a decision.

    He ain't getting any younger and is not making that income from anyone else.
     
  3. Twentyman

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    I think it depends on whether Canelo would fight him next...rumours are that Canelo is going to fight Lemieux meaning that it could be next spring/summer before they met again. That surely favours the younger man more as GGG will be knocking on 37 by then.

    I want to see it though, they’re two of the best fighters in the world. GGG will be feeling hard done by.
     
  4. nurological

    nurological Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wouldn't mind seeing it again the 2nd fight was better than the second so hopefully the trend continues!
     
  5. Jurgen

    Jurgen Pay Per Pudding Advisor banned Full Member

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    The first fight was turd and like most PPV fights, the 2nd was average at best.

    The only point of a 3rd fight is to fleece the PPV mugs yet again.
     
  6. Bollywooden

    Bollywooden Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The first fight was good, the second fight was great. Only the judging was turd.

    To answer the OP, there will be a third fight because the second fight was highly entertaining and we'll all watch a third bout.

    Career-wise, it makes sense for both because no other fight puts up that kind of money for either.

    Sporting-wise, there isn't much point for Golovkin as people thought he won both bouts, and he won't be given the decision in a third. Saunders-Andrade winner probably a better route.

    For Canelo it makes sense because it's a chance to prove to everyone he can actually beat Golovkin. He could fight Andrade-Saunders winner too but it would be a hollow champ with Golovkin still around.