Should GGG target the winner of Kovalev-Ward...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Rumsfeld, Jul 12, 2016.


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  1. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    I think he probably should move up at this point but move up two divisions? To take on guys like Kova/Ward, that's asking too much IMO and as for Brook, I just think he wants a cash fight TBH similarly to Khan.
     
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  2. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well, there are stories of GGG besting a young Kovalev in sparring, and Kovalev himself has said that GGG would be a tough fight, so no, GGG is a worthy challenger for Kovalev.

    Brook - GGG is certainly a poor matchup but not an absolute joke given the circumstances. Brook will probably enter the ring at a similar size to GGG after all.

    An absolute joke is something like GGG-Bradley as mooted by the fool Loeffler :nono
     
    KiwiMan, Jul 12, 2016
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  3. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    His advocates far outnumber his critics and detractors, and he also seemingly has the universal respect of his peers. My point stands.

    Golovkin challenging the biggest challenge he could face - after a long series of soft touches and mismatches - would, IMHO, be the absolute best thing he could do. Especially since he's now targeting largely unproven welterweights.
     
    Rumsfeld, Jul 12, 2016
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  4. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah agreed, it's asking too much, but still - it would be fun :)

    I hope Brook comes to fight, I like Brook and want him to try his best.
     
    KiwiMan, Jul 12, 2016
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  5. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Indeed I'm just saying that most people who'll be voting yes here will probably be his detractors.

    If you rate GGG as one of the best p4p boxers and want to see those fights based off of that, I don't have much of a problem.
     
    Cafe, Jul 12, 2016
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  6. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think the word courage needs to be in those little quotation marks or whatever they are.

    Assuming he can't get Saunders or Canelo in the ring with him, I think Golovkin should go for a SMW first. If he can become #1 at SMW then yeah why not go after the Kovalev vs Ward winner?
     
    Gneus7, Jul 12, 2016
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  7. Steve_Fox

    Steve_Fox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yes, he seems to be talented and nobody wants to fight him at mw

    so he should move up or maybe move down but not drag up wws to 160


    boxing fans want to see how ggg does against non bums
     
    Steve_Fox, Jul 12, 2016
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  8. covetousjuice

    covetousjuice Putin did nothing wrong

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    I'm not sure he's big enough for LHW.

    In any case, moving up two weight divisions at once seems idiotic, especially to face a top P4P (Yes, I'm referencing Brook).
     
    covetousjuice, Jul 12, 2016
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  9. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    If he wants to get KTFO then yes
     
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  10. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Ggg would never have the ***** to fight either

    Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk
     
    Pimp C, Jul 12, 2016
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  11. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    You could be right, but it's pretty easy to identify his biggest detractors by name, and I'm not necessarily sure you are right.

    Personally, I just want to see GGG in there with a perceived challenge. He's too good to be fighting guys that never competed at 154, let alone 160. This is a step backwards.

    I understand GGG is looking for a payday and don't blame him for that. And I understand he isn't having an easy time landing the fights he wants.

    But this developing trend of Golovkin taking on softer and softer touches, moving in the wrong direction, is unbecoming of someone with his level of talent.
     
    Rumsfeld, Jul 12, 2016
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  12. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I voted yes based on that last reason.
     
    KiwiMan, Jul 12, 2016
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  13. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I can agree with that, well said.
     
    KiwiMan, Jul 12, 2016
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  14. JM22

    JM22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    GG will target Bradley next!
     
    JM22, Jul 12, 2016
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  15. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    he should chase the winner!
     
    GK BOX, Jul 12, 2016
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