Via Sam Volz: Canelo Alvarez’s coach Eddy Reynoso says Gennady Golovkin lacks the “physical attribute” to copy Dmitry Bivol’s style to use it to his advantage in a three-part battle on September 17.
Reynoso points out that Golovkin 5’10” (42-1-1, 37 KOs) lacks the height and reach of a Bivol 6’0″, and doesn’t move as well as he does.
Canelo (57-2-2, 39 KOs) will defend her undisputed super-middleweight title against 40-year-old Golovkin on DAZN pay-per-view at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
So even if Golovkin managed to follow the blueprint created by Bivol to defeat Canelo, his available physical limitations would prevent him from doing so.
Reynoso said the only thing Golovkin can do is fight the way he knows it, which is to focus on throwing in the head and rushing in.
However, it will be interesting if Golovkin tries to fight like Bivol because he has had little success throwing power shots against Canelo in their two matches.
Canelo made a brilliant use of head movement to avoid Golovkin’s punches, and then counter him with hard hits that cost him his life.
What we learned from watching those two matches was that the only shots that Golovkin succeeded in were his jabs, but they weren’t frequent enough to impress the judges.
They were more impressed with Canelo’s cleaner landing punches, which landed with a lot of force.
Golovkin cannot imitate Bivol .’s style
“He’s motivated to go on and take that thorn in his side with a winner’s mentality. He’s ready to go back to work,” Eddy Reynoso told Against TV Hub about Canelo Alvarez.
“No, he has no physical qualities,Reynoso said when asked if Golovkin would try to imitate Bivol’s fighting style against Canelo. “Not as long as Bivol. His stab isn’t as long, as he doesn’t move like Bivol.
“He is [Golovkin] will do what he knows, win the fight with punches to the head and do his jab. That’s what he’s going to do,” Reynoso said.
Golovkin will not try to follow the blueprint created by Bivol because that would require a lot of stamina. As we saw in Golovkin’s final match against Ryota Murata last April, he was exhausted after four rounds with a slow-moving match.
“It could be a close fight or a KO fight. Both have the power of a punch and can take a punch,” Reynoso said. Both are strong and brave, so I can say this will be a complicated fight.
“Yes he is [Canelo] can KO him, but GGG can take him down too. So it’s a close fight, a competition, and hopefully, things will work out our way.
Reynoso believes Canelo can win the rematch
Reynoso said: “After a battle, a lot comes up when asked why Canelo is tired of Dmitry Bivol. “These matches were won under adverse conditions. We fought with an injured hand, broken punches to his ribs that injured him in the sixth round, and we won in the end.
“When a game is lost, a lot of things can happen that contribute to the loss. But there are times when you win under adverse conditions. Take your losses as they are and you keep working, keep honing, and stay disciplined.
“Prepare a lot better and do things better,” Reynoso said when asked why he believes Canelo can win the rematch against Bivol. “I think we were close to winning. We lost the last two innings, and that cost us the game.
“With better preparation and training for Bivol, there is no doubt that we will win. Of course, we have the edge,” Reynoso said of whether 175 is too big for Canelo. “On the night of the war, he [Bivol] weight advantage.
“With that, Saul is still competing and fighting. But it is the battles and challenges that bring you glory. We have to go for those. We couldn’t on the first show [against Bivol]but we will try again.
“There are no words. The words of people who were undisciplined in their day, I don’t even listen. He can say what he wants, but we know what we need to do to keep moving forward,” Reynoso said.
Alvarez is still hungry
“Yes of course. He’s a winner and 100% an athlete. He’s going to keep going, work hard and you’ll see another Canelo,” Reynoso said when asked if he was still hungry. or not.
“Hopefully the day remains and we will keep moving forward.
“Well, he was just as sad as the rest of the team. It’s part of the losing process,” Reynoso said when asked Canelo mentally how he succumbed to Dmitry Bivol last May.
“You have to keep working. He is very competitive, he is a winner and does not like to lose. But he understands this is part of the sport. Now all he needs and the results will show.
“Wow, Oscar [Valdez] only fighting and not having a day. I’ve talked to him and maybe he’ll fight in November. He’s working in Mexico, and then he’s going to San Diego,” Reynoso said when asked if some of his boxers Has he stopped training with him recently?
“About Andy Ruiz, the last time I saw him was 15 days ago. He went to the gym, worked out, and then I don’t know what happened to him. But he can train where he wants, he’s free.
“It’s like when they come and ask you to have a chance to coach him, and some give him the chance. When they don’t want you to coach them, well, they can walk away. They’re free, and I wish them well.
“Look, the numbers speak,” Reynoso said when asked if it hurts to hear fighters like Ryan Garcia say he doesn’t have time to work out while at his gym. or not. “All the fighters have gone but for me, they come in on one level and leave on another.
“They all fought me and they won, won world titles, ranked, and had great battles and that’s all that’s left. Talking numbers. I hope they keep winning their match instead of losing.
“The truth has spoken. He had over 30 games, and he won. It’s because he’s in the gym,” Reynoso said when asked if Ryan Garcia is conscientious when it comes to working out at his gym. “But people started talking about whether he was disciplined or undisciplined.
Reynoso said of Ryan: “He’s undefeated, he’s won every game and that speaks volumes about how disciplined he is.
Canelo and Golovkin know each other
“It will be a fight that both are familiar with,” Reynoso said of Canelo and Gennadiy Golovkin. “Both are angrier, and it will be a better match than the previous two in the weight division [168] where they don’t cut back and become physically stronger with more experience.
“Saul is about to lose and wants to win again. GGG after losing to Saul has not lost yet. He won. It was an important battle for both. He’s matured, he’s stronger now and his punches will never leave him,” Reynoso said when asked if Golovkin has aged since his last match against Canelo.
“The change of coach is good for him. His defense is better now and he uses his stabs more. He looks good and is now in a good time against Canelo,” Reynoso said.
