Golden Boy CEO Oscar De Hoya is feeling the intensity level rising for Canelo Alvarez prepares to lock horns with his main rival on September 15.
Ill-feeling between the Mexican and his last opponent Gennady Golovkin has been escalating all year and will culminate in a rematch one-year on from their first meeting this fall.
From separate press conferences to slanging each other in the media, Canelo’s second helping of war with Golovkin is set to be a must-watch for fight fans.
Speaking regarding his fighter’s state of mind, the former ten-time world champion is sure Canelo is only thinking of one thing when he finally gets ‘GGG’ back in the ring.
De La Hoya said: “There is serious bad blood between these fighters. The fight is personal, and the stakes are high.
“Canelo will without a doubt want to shut Golovkin up, and the only way to do it is by knocking him out on September 15. I have no doubts that our champion will walk away with the victory.”
Tickets for Canelo vs. GGG 2 will go on sale Tuesday, July 3 at 10:00 a.m. PT, and are priced at $5,000, $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, $800, $700, $500 and $300, not including applicable service charges and taxes. There will be a limit of 8 per person at the $5,000, $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, $800 and $700 price levels with a limit of two (2) per person at the $500 and $300 price levels. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849). Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.t-mobilearena.com or www.axs.com.
Canelo vs. GGG 2 is a 12-round fight for the middleweight championship of the world presented by Golden Boy Promotions and GGG Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate, “THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING,” Hennessy, “Never Stop, Never Settle,” Fred Loya Insurance, Interjet and Fathom Events. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 15 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
