Some might say GGG looked vulnerable

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  1. YCGS

    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm sure Golovkin gets ripped for this fight but what I saw was a strategy by Murata that was initially effective in that he had a very direct body strategy with a nice changeup to go up top. It looked to work well as long as his chin held up, which was about 5 rounds. Then his face broke and the fight was inevitable. Had he REALLY hurt GGG to the body it maybe could have went a different way but he sacrificed his face and was ready to go out on his shield. Mad respect to him.

    Fun to watch but doesn't sway my opinion of GGG Canelo in any way. Canelo isn't going to let GGG freely tag his chin like that. It will be a good fight but GGG has slowed to a point where I think Canelo wins a fair decision.
     
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  2. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    @YCGS It depends, if Bivol breaks Canelo, Golovkin will knock Canelo out.

    40 years old vs 31 years old, it's not a fair fight. You are physically and mentally a lot more a different person when you are 40 compared to your 31 year old self. Youth is very valuable and powerful.
     
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  3. YCGS

    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah fair point. That fight could of course change my mind depending on how it goes and it will be interesting to see what Bivol is able to do effectively against Canelo. Good post.
     
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  4. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    He looked vulnerable for about 2 rounds but then he turned it up

    Could just be shaking off the cobb webs because it was all GGG after 4.

    He is heavier on his feet, reacts to the punches more, and seemed to breathing harder than usual early.

    However, those issues faded once he got in the groove.

    I dont think he looked that vulnerable though against a more dynamic boxer we might see more holes
     
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  5. DirtyDan

    DirtyDan Worst Poster of 2015 Full Member

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    A 40 year old Marquez knocked out and ended the rivalry with Pacquaio. If GGG wants redemption he's gonna have to dig deep and willing to throw down.
     
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  6. Themessiah

    Themessiah El Jefe Full Member

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    Yes and just like Marquez, he knows he won't get a decision
     
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  7. george14

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    GGG looked like he always looks, IMHO.
     
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  8. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    I think Canelo will stop him now.
     
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  9. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. banned Full Member

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    He dis look vulnerable.
     
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  10. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes dude,
    this part exactly .

    It has been obvious since after the 1st fight that Canelo is Paquiao to GGG’s Márquez . He simply can not, will not win a decision vs Canelo…
    it is what it is.
    He has to knock him out.

    Losers whine about excuses , whilst winners find a way.
     
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  11. ArseBandit

    ArseBandit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's clearly faded on his prime, but I'd still give him a good chance of beating everyone not named Canelo.
     
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  12. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Canelo isn't Murata he's going to beat the **** out of ggg and stop him.
     
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  13. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Murata was the perfect opponent for Golovkin, a stand up fighter who comes straight at you with a so, so defense. I had it even after 4 rounds but Murata just couldn't continue to eat those heavy shots. I'll say this , I thought Golovkin looked as good as a 40 year old could look but against the current version of Canelo I can't see a path to victory.
     
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  14. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    That is the truth.
     
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  15. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He did look vulnerable in the early rounds. But that's to be expected when you've had 350 amateur fights and 44 pro ones fighting with a very aggressive style and are 40 y/o. He was well past his best long ago.

    Here he is 25 years ago as a skinny teenager trading leather with a future Olympic gold medalist

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