His Mexican rival Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has withdrawn from the May 5 challenge after positivity, and Golovkin has not yet decided on whom to defend world-champion titles in the middleweight.

It seems that a final decision about the name of boxing rival Gennady Golovkin will be taken next week, as there are many names of candidates who may replace Alvarez, but it seems that none convinces. “April 18 will be the day when this question will be answered if there is a rival or delay of the Golovkin duel date. I want to duel at any cost May 5, we have some names on the list, but it seems they are not ready. While his match with Alvarez can take place at a different moment if the parties agree, “Golovkin said.