I'm sorry but reality doesn't work that way. Hopkins' opposition during his tenure @ 160 includes names like; Jones Mercado John David...
Ok, you're right. The ability to fight off the back foot isn't a prerequisite - but it's certainly an indicator. And I honestly don't recall...
I'm sorry but NO. Hopkins' quality of opposition @ 160 absolutely embarrasses Golovkin's. It ain't even close...
Defense is one of the criteria on which professional boxing is judged. So yes, boxing is the science of hitting your opponent *and* not getting...
Not even close. Hopkins' MW division was far more dangerous than this **** we're seeing now.
Here is the problem with your logic. If Golovkin is the "boxer", as you claim, then fighting off of the back foot shouldn't be a problem for him....
Where did you get this information?
I've seen this guy drop his hands and pull straight back on SEVERAL occasions. It's almost like he practices this "tactic" during sparring. In...
As bad as his defense is, I think calling him a "boxer" is sort of like referring to a Ford Pinto as a "world class automobile." It just doesn't...
I accept your surrender because you've realized that I'm your intellectual superior. Congratulations, Einstein...
So was Marvin supposed to look into his crystal ball and foresee the creation of the 168lb division? :huh
There was no 168lb division in Hagler's day...
The only business that Golovkin has taken care of @ 160 is the business of knocking over TOMATO CANs. If nobody @ 160 wants to fight then move up...
Sparring two dudes at the same time? WTF?!?
If this is true then I'm sure there will be multiple sources coming out with this information..