If Bivol goes down to 168 and beats Canelo for all 4 belts whats the likelihood you guys think he faces GGG at 168 I figure its more lucrative than the winner of Beterbiev vs Smith. Does this seem like a plausible scenario?
To me it seems GGG is waiting for a big money fight which is Canelo but I don't know if that fight happens if bivil wins the rematch who would you expect him to fight for a big cash out if Canelo comes off the table Or do you feel 2 losses to bivol doesn't take that fight away
Stylistically I feel GGG matches up better against Bivol than Canelo. Would be a close fight, especially if weight was a challenge.
You have to fancy Bivol at this stage of Old Man Golovkin's career.. However, Golovkin has an ATG jab to help him contend with Bivol's own straight punches and better footwork than Canelo to keep him in range. I think it would be closer than Canelo / Bivol.
GGG is too old to beat Canelo now, let alone Bivol. Prime GGG is a different proposition, but prime GGG was @160, not 168. As of now, Bivol would have to be the strong favourite.
GGG by KO. Golovkin is not a counter puncher like Canelo. He will chase Bivol and knock him out. Bivol's combinations won't work against Golovkin.
We saw how much Murata was punching up GGG in the early rounds, some of it may have been to ring rust for Golovkin but Bivol would be punching him up as much as that and wouldn’t slow down or get caught back with as many as Murata did. I make Bivol favourite in that one for sure
