Golovkin is looking in solid shape

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  1. Grinder

    Grinder Dude, don't call me Dude Full Member

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    Hopkins fought into his 40s, but he relies on dirty tactics, holding, boxing IQ, the ability to nullify opponents. GGG fights nothing like this, and therefore as his athleticism slides, so will he ability against younger opponents.

    There is a good reason Canelo has waited this long and taken it to 168. Prime GGG would brutalise every version of Canelo. We saw him do it past prime.
     
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    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I will fight tooth and nail every Canelo fan claiming he beat Golovkin or came close the first time around. A hill to die on.
     
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    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    GGG looking good. Can't wait for next weeks fight. Got a feeling its gonna be a good one.
     
  4. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He is physically fit but from what I saw in his last fight it looks to me he's well past it. Even his power didn't seem to be what he once had. I really do not want to see him fight canelo again, he will get seriously injured.
     
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    The mind is willing, but is the body willing? He could be in shape, but only the reaction speed and timing matters.

    I've seen a lot of 40 year old fighters in shape, but their body can't performance like they used to.

    I expect him to beat Murata, but I wonder how much he has left.
     
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    Looking better than 95% of men on the planet at 39. Unreal.
     
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    Yes. If boxing fans want to bang on and on about “drug cheats” then they better switch off completely. These clowns still believe in Santa.
     
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    I gave Canelo rounds 1-4 and rounds 10-12.
     
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    40 year old Roidlovkin is Lookin' Mega Swoll And Juiced To Level 12 For Ryota Murata...
     
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    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

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    What you did there i see it