Gennady Golovkin vs Canelo Alvarez Fight Confirmed? [News & Rumors]

For all intents and purposes, a Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin fight will imminently happen in 2016.

At least this is what a representative from Triple G’s camp told TMZ recently and that the tiff could likely happen in the latter part of next year.

Before all that, both fighters will be taking on separate and voluntary defenses before their much awaited clash happens. The WBC had softened its stance a bit by allowing both Alvarez and Golovkin to take on separate opponents, something that was seemingly meant to keep their respective momentums.

Though no names have been revealed for now, it is likely that whoever either face will be not as high profile as most would think.

Golovkin seems to be on track for the match, as he seems to be in the same channel with that of the WBC top brass. But as far as Alvarez is concerned, there are still questions up in the air.

The most prominent of al is perhaps that celebrated issue concerning the catchweight. Alvarez stressed time and again that he will only fight at 155 lbs. after learning his lesson the hard way against retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.

It was one of his worst performances in the ring and apparently the Mexican brawler doesn’t want that to happen again.

However, the thing here is that the WBC is in no way inclined to side with Alvarez on his stipulation which Triple G is likewise not required to recognize.

Alvarez mentioned via an interview with Fighthype.com last month that he is not yet ready to fight at 160 lbs. He believes that his body is not yet ready at that level and it may take one to two years before he can get himself used to it.

"At this moment, my body isn't ready for 160 pounds. Maybe 1 or 2 more years I'll be ready for 160, I don't know, but I'd be delighted to fight someone like Gennady. He's a great fighter and I think it would be a great fight. I'd be delighted to get him in a fight."

The worst-case scenario for Alvarez is that he will be forced to vacate the title if he opts not to fight at the official catchweight. While he considers it an advantage for his opponent, the fact is that it is the official weight for middleweights.

Right now, the Mexican stands on his decision not to fight at the 160 lbs. level and was reportedly all set to step down had the WBC not given more time for negotiations between the two camps as reported via the Bleacher Report.