GGG is in a good position, if he loses it's because he's old, if he wins it's cause of his greatness

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  1. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He doesn't look past it yet, he is still p4p number 1 and he now got to the age that when he loses, it will simply be blamed on his age and won't take a lot away from his legacy, however if he wins some big fights it will do wonders for his legacy at this age.
     
  2. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Hopkins had that luxery for 13 to 14 years.
     
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    cleglue1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Until someone knocks GGG on his tail, he basically can keep fighting the same style fight until hes 40-42 and get away with it. I don't think we have even seen GGG pushed yet, meaning hes never got past 1/4 tank. I want to see him in a war before he does get into his 40's. Charlo would probably be the perfect candidate.
     
  5. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree. GGG has never dug deep, signs that he isn’t shot or well past his best, but I definitely think he’s a step behind when we head a terror a few years ago, stopping guys brutally.
     
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We won't know until someone good enough to really make GGG dig deep comes along.
     
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