The truth about Golovkin that fanboys and haters MUST accept.

Golovkin is going to the hall of fame and will likely break Benard Hopkins record of consecutive world title defenses at middleweight.

He'll also be 35 years old on April 8. Past middleweight greats in Monzon and Hagler, who struggled a bit in their last fights called it quits before then. Golovkin will press on

Golovkin has an attacking style. Like Tyson, Marciano, or Jack Dempsey. This type of style burns out quickly and once you hit your mid 30's, that type of fighter is NEVER the same. The lower the weight class for this type of style, the quicker their prime passes. Its just the way boxing works. Once swarming attacker types lose their speed, they just become mere punchers. GGG isn't just a mere puncher, he has a nice jab to complement his attack, but it's clear he has slowed down over the years.

Last night he fought an excellent Daniel Jacobs. Hats off to Jacobs, he's an excellent boxer who was significantly younger, and faster. I think is the 2nd best middleweight on the planet, way ahead of Canelo. Jacobs, nearly 5 years younger than Golovkin is exactly the type of fighter who gives an aging star problems. He can move his feet quickly, he's got fast hands, he's smart, and oh yeah he can punch too! This was the reason Golovkin did not press him as hard as the fans felt he should. A skilled guy with faster hands could counter punch you...but with a 10-8 round in the bag, and some rounds close to call, Golovkin didn't risk much. If that wasn't enough, Jacobs refused to weight in, fueling speculation he was well over the light heavyweight limit for this match.

The result was a very close fight, and if not for the knockdown 2 point swing, the fight which was close would be more controversial.

If this fight happened 2- 3 years ago, Golovkin likely finishes Jacobs, but as they say in sports, that was then and this is now.

I hope Canelo finally fights GGG at age 35. He can not replicate the game plan of Jacobs. Not a chance. He'll get stopped.

For the future, I think Golovkin should find a new trainer, and work on his countering skills, which were excellent as an amateur, and his footwork to cut off the ring. That and do not pick a taller, longer, much younger and faster opponent with world class skills or the " 0 " might go.

 

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Please. Pavilk lost to Martinez when he was 28, and Martinez was 35.

Let them fight soon at 160 or 168, GGG would whip Pavlik, who can not box and move like Jacobs.

 

Re-read the title Dino.

Haters MUST accept.

If GGG fights guy like Jacobs when he's 37 or 38, you might be happy.

 

Its obvious you can't handle the truth! Long term hate is not good for the body, mind or soul. At least try to be reasonable when backing up the view you must present.

I do not see one fanboy thinking GGG looked great last night. He has aged, so it seems one side can accept the truth, but haters like you can not.