Is the difference between Golovkin and Beterbiev opportunity?

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  1. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Yeah, pretty much everyone of them, strange how that seems to always be the case isn't it? No, get it straight, Beterbiev intentionally moves the back of their heads into his punches.
     
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    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Have you heard of the term "head movement"?
     
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    MismatchHypejob Active Member Full Member

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    Is this the Ward that robbed Kovalev, then rematched him, only to nut shot him into an early stoppage proceeding by retiring early (33-34) in shame? Yes, we all remember
     
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    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Yes, they move their head to evade his punches, then he illegally punches them in the back of their head.
     
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    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Beterbiev loops his punches and sometimes his opponents will turn or react in a way where Beterbiev hits the back of their heads.

    However there are other times Beterbiev just straight up rabbit punches his opponents outright.

    GGG wasn't the kind of man who would do anything to win. Some see that as a good trait, some don't but it costs you in this sport.
     
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    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Cmon bro give Beterbiev some props, dudes hands are made outta stone.
     
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    Which means him intentionally punching his opponents in the back of the head is even more egregious and potentially deadly. One victory via rabbit punches is forgivable, but when almost every win you've had in the last 5 years comes via a rabbit punch. That means you're a dirty and sadistic fighter.
     
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    This.
     
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    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    It is pretty wild that everyone is in denial about this.
     
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    That's funny, the last word on Ward / Golovkin was Ward saying that he wouldn't fight him at the weight HE had been demanding for years. :deal: Maybe take some tablets to improve your memory.
     
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