Golovkin will be highly rated extremely highly in 10 plus years

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by tinman, May 8, 2018.


  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    That's a fact. I'm actually partial to Danny Jacob's even though I like both fighters. That said GGG is going to be extremely highly rated as the years go by. That's because people overvalue longevity from a fighter, over how good he actually was and who his best wins were.

    Golovkins closest comparison is Hopkins. Both have underwhelming resumes and a long title reign. They will both be ATG fighters in the eyes of most media and fans on years time. Hopkins already is. Yet Bernard was never actually all that special. A very good or possibly great fighter, but not a true ATG. He's overrated like GGG is. Both are good fighters, but #1 p4p? Thats ridiculous.

    Hopkins even on some polls of fans and media rates higher than RJJ. Despite the fact that Jones was a more talented fighter, better fighter H2H and has the better resume. He did not however have the longevity of Hopkins.

    There is little doubt that GGG will see his legacy only rise. With each title defense even if it's against poor competition racks up that longevity.
     
  2. MVC!

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    Higher than Pacquiao
     
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  3. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    No doubt about it. Everybody had a better career than Pacquiao.
     
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