Gennady Golovkin vs. Ishe Smith, December 8th

So basically hbo want to make a superfight with geale and GGG early next year...

 

Smith is a JMW with little power, average speed, and low output. His name and status is primarily based off a tv show which ended nearly a decade ago. Just because Golovkin had been reduced to fighting very limited opposition in the past doesn't mean he need do so anymore. As a friend/fan of Ishe, I wouldn't think you'd wish an Ouma like beating on him for what would be little money.

 

so entering his 7th World Title Bout, he fights someone not in his division, so an NON RANKED middleweight, with 3 wins in 3 years who currently is ranked #36 as a JUNIOR middleweight

so if this constitutes "decent fight", what do you consider a **** fight?

cant believe the boxing logic on these boards atsch

 

heres an idea, fight a middleweight if the excuse for the above mentioned is gonna be used. hell even a top 30 middleweight, but a junior middle whos claim to fame is the usba welterweight title? give me a break. **** fight. stay busy against guys your size and that are relevant

 

Smith isn't in the same class. Might be able to take a round or two, but Golovkin hurts him badly. Smith could totally be a spoiler against a guy like N'Dam, but Golovkin is technically solid in addition to being talented.

 

The good thing about this fight is that GGG is staying active which for me is key for the avoided fighters careers. It's a lot better to fight often and put pressure on the people that duck you.

 

Cmon IB u know this fight if it gets made will be a brutal ko and smith will end up in an emergency ward...

 

There is a "whole lotta" glass is half empty in this thread.

Ishe Smith is fine for an opponent. Golovkin's team cannot make fighters face him that have no interest in doing so at the time. The only conceivable option that would have been better was Macklin and for all I know they told Golovkin's team to take a hike.

Just easier to complain, I guess...

 

Ishe smith is a good fighter and has a granite chin I agree..
GGG is the god of war that smith will find out about..

 

Dangerous fight to take for Golovkin, much respect for actually having the balls to fight a good but not very well known fighter. Ishe is no joke, and I could see him taking a points win here, very interesting match-up, I will really be looking forward to this one. The definition for high-risk, low reward fight for GGG, while Ishe has much to gain without a whole lot to lose. Again, much respect to GGG, and Smith for stepping up.

 

GGG fighting Can's... The Recycle man.

 

Fighting Cans because Martinez and Geale and most of the Top 10 in Middleweight division want nothing to do with Golovkin,Golovkin has consisten
tly siad "I will Fight anyone"

Well done to Smith for showing some Balls unlike most of the so called Top Middleweights.!!

 

Smith being with mayweather promotions will give GGG more exposure...
Plus I like how smith uses his shoulder roll..so I want to see how ggg isolates it.