Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, former middleweight champion and one of boxing’s most respected punchers, has made headlines with a bold statement about Canelo Álvarez’s punching power. In a recent interview, Golovkin suggested that Terence Crawford, the undefeated multi-weight champion, will not have to worry about Canelo’s power in a potential matchup — simply because, in Golovkin’s view, Canelo doesn’t possess the kind of knockout power people think he does.

Golovkin, who faced Canelo himself at 160 pounds, provided his analysis from firsthand experience. “I fought Canelo at 160 and I could say he was a faster puncher, he had faster combinations but I wouldn’t say they were power punches, knockout punches. You saw that. You saw his clean shots that brought … no result,” Golovkin said.

His remarks immediately sparked debate among boxing fans and analysts. While Canelo is widely regarded as one of the sport’s best all-around fighters, with an ability to win by both decision and knockout, Golovkin’s assessment questions whether Canelo’s punches carry the elite-level power that some fighters fear.

Golovkin emphasized the distinction between speed and power. While Canelo’s hand speed and combination punching are undeniable, Golovkin claims that landing clean shots against him rarely resulted in knockdowns during their fight. This, he argues, is an important factor for Crawford to consider, as the American fighter is known for his defensive skills and ring intelligence.

Many fans have taken to social media to react to Golovkin’s comments, with some agreeing that Canelo’s reputation for power may be somewhat exaggerated, while others defend the Mexican superstar, citing his impressive knockout record across multiple weight classes.

For Crawford, who has never been knocked down in his professional career, Golovkin’s insight could be encouraging. If Canelo’s punches are not as devastating as some believe, Crawford’s technical mastery and speed could be the keys to neutralizing the Mexican star in the ring.

Regardless of opinions, Golovkin’s bold statement adds another layer to the growing conversation around one of boxing’s most anticipated hypothetical matchups. Fans are eagerly speculating about how two of the sport’s finest fighters would fare against each other, and Golovkin’s perspective provides a unique insider view from someone who has stepped into the ring with Canelo himself.

In the end, whether Canelo’s power is truly overstated or not, boxing enthusiasts know one thing for sure: a fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Álvarez would be one of the biggest clashes in modern boxing, and Golovkin’s comments have only added fuel to the speculation.