Carlos Monzon vs. Gennadiy Golovkin

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Monzon would beat him...
     
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  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I believe this was just done
     
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  3. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I believe this would be a very competitive fight, I lean towards Monzon by UD as I think his ring generalship and jab would carry the day.
     
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  4. BCS8

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    Battle of the jabs. A hard fight for both these dudes. Monzon has a way to nullify what the other guy is doing and GGG fights in a similar way. I think that if it is mostly a ranged battle, Monzon has the advantage. Golovkin will have to cut the ring and turn it into a mid range battle with Monzon on the ropes. I don't think it would be a slugfest, although GGG would be advised to turn it into one if he could. Probably 50-50, I can find arguments for both.
     
  5. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Monzon beats Golovkin up.
     
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Monzon beat's him
     
  7. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I like Monzon to control the distance for the majority of this fight. Important for me is that Monzon has a whopping 6" of reach advantage while being an inch taller. Top shelf jabbers can jab with rangier guys and GGG established a superb jab in any number of fights. Monzon is a different level to what he faced however, he's a bonafide ATG with an ATG jab which is backed by a huge reach advantage. He's going to win the outside exchanges more often than not. He's also got a full array of punches, heavy hands and excellent footwork against incoming opponents. GGG won't be able to throw caution to the wind and will pay a price trying to close the gap throughout the fight.

    I like Monzon via competitive but clear decision personally.
     
  8. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Monzon wins the jab-off with his much longer sword, busts G's face off to a comfy decision.