Boxing News: The camp for Gennadiy Golovkin, the undisputed middleweight champion, has taken note of Chris Eubank Jr.’s request for a fight this summer.
Golovkin’s agent, Tom Loeffler, told Sky Sports that a bout this year would be “interesting” for the legendary Kazakh.
Canelo Alvarez defeated Golovkin in his most recent fight in September, but that contest was at super-middleweight. At 160 pounds, the weight class in which Eubank Jr. will square off against Liam Smith on January 21, he still holds the WBA and IBF titles.
Eubank wants to take advantage of the opportunity to position himself for a bout with Golovkin.
“Eubank is flamboyant and well-liked. He might be the future star,” said Loeffler. “I’d say GGG is a middleweight division legend when it comes to legends.
“I would characterise GGG as a legend and Eubank Jr. as a budding star.
“If Gennadiy is interested in fighting in the future, it might turn out to be an entertaining match.
Eubank Jr. has a name, said, Loeffler. “His brand is being developed. The answer mostly depends on Gennadiy’s plans. He is the one who decides everything regarding his professional life. I am aware that he has an upcoming obligatory, so it is likely that he will move in that direction to defend his championship against the mandatory. However, what happens after that is anyone’s guess.
“Numerous well-known athletes could be a good fit for him. Actually, it’s one step at a time.”
Eubank Jr. is also taking things one step at a time. On January 21, Liam Smith, a former super-welterweight world champion who moved up to middleweight, will engage in fierce competition.
After fighting Alvarez three times at super-middleweight, Golovkin will undoubtedly stick to the middleweight class.
“I believe that was the first time Canelo actually defeated him in the ring. The second bout was really close and may have ended in a draw, but I thought [Golovkin] definitely won the first one, so he responded well. He is aware of how well he matched up with Canelo, Loeffler stated.” [Golovkin] will compete in the middleweight division. But he hasn’t yet chosen his course of action.
“It’s good to be able to take some time off and spend it with the family after you’ve put so much work and effort into your boxing career. He will therefore declare his plans on his side as soon as he makes up his mind.”
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