Gennady Golovkin Unsure If Canelo Alvarez Rematch Will Happen

Gennady Golovkin isn't sure whether a rematch with Canelo Alvarez will go ahead after their initial showdown was called off as a result of doping violations by Alvarez.  

The pair were supposed to meet in Las Vegas this weekend, but Golovkin wants to see concessions made from Alvarez's side before agreeing to another bout, per ESPN.com's Dan Rafael:

"We made a lot of concessions. We made a lot more concessions than the other side did. Knowing that and knowing other things about the other side there is a question mark about whether there will be a fight in September or not. I have nothing to hide, but I don't see any willingness from the other side to offer some fair conditions. Maybe they will do it later, but at this point no."

The two met at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last September, with the fight controversially ending in a draw. Both fighters wanted a rematch in order to settle the score—but that is on hold, at least for the time being.

Golovkin noted in the interview that he believed he won the 2017 meeting. And while he wants to prove that he is the better fighter, he wants Alvarez to held accountable for his actions.

"I do think I won [in September]. I think I'm better. I had all my belts. Let's not put all our eggs in one basket with Canelo. There are other good fighters, maybe not as good financially, but Canelo is not the only option. There are some other boxers who should be given a chance. Let's not only talk about Canelo. The way I see it Canelo is the largest problem we have in boxing. He's a dirty fighter because he was caught doping and that's why we shouldn't spend too much time talking about him. He's a problem we have in boxing.

"Some people say we should make concessions to Canelo because he just made a little mistake. But it should be to the contrary. VADA should test him. He should be made an example of what happens to somebody who is trying dirty tricks."

The 36-year-old has worked hard to put together a 37-0-1 record in his boxing career—but don't expect him to put it on the line if his opponent doesn't want to follow the rules.

As a result of Alvarez's six-month suspension, Golovkin will now square off with Vanes Martirosyan (36-3-1) this weekend. He made it clear that he's not going to sit around and wait for his previously scheduled opponent, and this fight will allow him to see some action as planned.

Alvarez, 27, is eligible to be reinstated on Aug. 17. 

For those hoping a rematch will be rescheduled, don't hold your breath.

"I would say it’s about a 10 percent probability at this point that it happens," Golovkin told Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole. "I would say only about 10 percent that it happens."