Who has better defense between golovkin and canelo?

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  1. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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  2. alspacka

    alspacka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They both were underrated defensively, but after how long of incessantly hearing it do they cease to be underrated?
    In the Wade fight I'm expecting to be told 'Glolovkin's a surprisingly good boxer'.

    Canelo has superior slipping/weaving skills. GGG's parrying is excellent, but he's more of the 'attack is the best form of defence' school.
     
  3. Staminakills

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    Based "of" of ??? You sure you're not a disney_clown alt ???
     
  4. fistsof steel

    fistsof steel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Canelo will be deflecting Golovkins punches with His Face....
     
  5. RayRobbo

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    GGG definitely. Biggest thing is that GGG can incorporate his defense into his offence seamlessly while Canelo can either only attack or defend at any one time. GGG is a class above in all respects. Best believe.
     
  6. RayRobbo

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    Too ginger, too slick.
     
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    Do you know what past fights mean or do I have to explain it to you? You're in a boxing forum so you better get your **** together... And I'm the one that started calling him disney_master and you're infringing on my TM.... I may have to take legal action:yep
     
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    :deal If we are honest with each other, Stamina's post is on the dot.
     
  9. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    I agree with this.

    Both have good defense albeit with different styles. Neither are defensive wizards mind
     
  10. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I never denied that. In fact, I completely agree. It was really showcased in the Cotto fight and thats where everyone took notice but he's had great defense for a while.

    As for GGG you can just watch the video if you want to see it. It's better than blindly hating.
     
  11. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    I've watched a lot of GGG already... I've made an educated opinion on the matter.
     
  12. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Then whats the problem? You don't think Golovkin parries and blocks punches well or did you misunderstand and think I said Golovkin slips punches as well as Canelo?

    Probably the latter considering people who spend more time on these forums hating than actually discussing are the first ones to jump to conclusions.
     
  13. drenlou

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    :huh
     
  14. bowlingkid09

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    Best answer so far. Golovkin is one of the best I have seen at transitioning from defense to offense (and vise versa) on film. Everything about Golovkin's style is subtle, fluid and clinical. Canelo is pretty skilled in his own right but his level of finesse does not compare IMO.
     
  15. drenlou

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    Canelo showcased he can "attack" and defend at both the same time in the Cotto fight... GGG to my recollection has not... I do remember him getting hit flush in fights...