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Canelo Alvarez: Fight with Golovkin 'has to happen'

Canelo Alvarez discusses Amir Khan and Gennady Golovkin.

On Amir Khan

He's a fighter that has a good style. He makes for good fights. It's going to be difficult, because he's a good caliber fighter. The style's going to make a good fight."

"He's got a big name. He's got a huge following. He's loved in England, where he's from. But his style -- he's a very fast fighter, elusive, very good boxer. There's a lot of qualities that make this a big event."

"It's a difficult style. He brings a lot of qualities that are difficult, but I've fought a lot of different styles. I'm going to have to work hard for it, but I'll be ready for this fight."

On his endorsement with Tecate

"It's something that's historic. I'm the first fighter they've really endorsed. They're behind me. It's an honor for me, it makes me very happy."

On Gennady Golovkin

"It's a fight that has to happen. It's a fight that's going to happen. When you have a mega fight like that, it takes a long time to negotiate. I want it to happen, and hopefully sooner than later."

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