As one of the most anticipated boxing contest for years approaches, Gennady Golovkin took part in the WBC 30 day weigh in and he weighed a solid 170lbs. As expected, Golovkin made the 176lb limit comfortably and although he doesn't look in peak fight shape as of ye but I do find it interesting that he has come in heavier than his previous fights. Could this be a ploy on Golovkin's part to try and use his size or is the early signs of age? Canelo has refused to contest for the WBC belt therefore was not required to partake in the weigh in check. Below are Golovkin's last few weigh ins at the 30 day mark:
165.1lbs vs Jacobs
165lbs vs Brook
164lbs vs Wade
165lbs vs Lemieux
169lbs vs Monroe Jr
Thoughts?
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Golovkin vs Canelo: GGG weighs in at 170lbs
posted on 18/8/17
I'm not a purist either, I tend to follow heavyweight and middleweight closely.
posted on 18/8/17
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posted on 18/8/17
But excited for this fight, been looking forward to it since it was announced,
posted on 18/8/17
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posted on 18/8/17
comment by The Guvnor IV -Iron sharpens Iron- (U12889)
posted 17 minutes ago
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I didn't say it was only for the purists, I merely stated that it is the biggest one FOR the purists of the sport.
This fight is up there with Thurman vs Garcia, Ward vs Kovalev in terms of competitiveness. Undoubtedly a 50/50 with so many variables to consider.
Is GGG too old?
Does Canelo's style negate Golovkin's threat?
Can Canelo take Golovin's power?
Can Golovkin's chin hold up against Canelo?
Will Canelo's speed be the difference?
Will Golovkin's work rate be too much for Canelo?
Can Canelo work around the Golovkin Jab?
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My bad, misinterpreted what you meant by a fight for the purists.
I think (although not with any real confidence) that Canelo will be able to take GGG's power. Simply because his defence is pretty good, I doubt he'll be caught cleanly very often. Whether he can take accumulation of power shots over 12 rounds is another question.
Canelo's handspeed is interesting to me, how he deploys it I mean. GGG is used to people getting on their bike in the ring and he cuts them off as well as anyone. If Canelo doesn't do that, trusts his defence and stands his ground then his handspeed really comes into it's own I think. He also loves an uppercut and Brook landed on GGG with that shot.
But can he keep that up for 12 rounds or will Golovkin's number and weight of shot finally wear him down. I genuinely have no idea!
posted on 18/8/17
comment by The Guvnor IV -Iron sharpens Iron- (U12889)
posted 3 hours, 33 minutes ago
comment by Republik of Mancunia (U6779)
posted 27 minutes ago
Fight of the year in the making here I think, Lomachenko vs Rigondeax might match it for the purists though.
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Loma vs Rigo is the ultimate purists dream. I don't think that fight happens though.
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Rumours are that this will be his next fight or it will be a rematch against Salido, If he did fight Rigo though no idea what weight it would be matched at...I know which one I would prefer
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posted on 19/8/17
I cannot wait for his fight. There's no way that it can't be a good fight.
These two have sparred each other a couple of times before, supposedly Golovkin got the better of him. Canelo was only 20 at the time though.
Also in nearly 400 fights including amateur fights GGG has never been floored once, which is fecking ridiculous quite frankly.
posted on 1/9/17
i think canelo has a decent chance tbh
he has the power and strength to not be pushed around by GGG, and i believe he has the superior boxing skills
can't wait for this fight