Why the hell did Jacobs sign to fight GGG?

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  1. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That's the exact place to go if you're a lion killer.
     
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  2. Charles van Doren

    Charles van Doren Member Full Member

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    Because he,s a hero! nothing like coward canelo
     
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  3. nickpoppunk

    nickpoppunk Unbelievable Bentekkers Full Member

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    because GGG has the same affect as floyd used to........ GGG or floyd beats you, you still have a career after it as your were EXPECTED to lose.
    Jacobs is just being a man and taking a fight that he knows wont affect his career developing further
     
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  4. drenlou

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  5. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    Who cares? Would you sign to fight someone if you felt you weren't ready?

    The fight is on, who gives a **** about the rest?
     
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  6. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Don't you guys want GGG to be tested in order to prove his what people says he is?

    Whilst I don't think Jacobs will win he has a punchers chance and I'm happy he proved me and a lot of people wrong by accepting this challenging and giving himself the opportunity to be the MW king.
     
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  7. Enigmadanks

    Enigmadanks Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good for both men. I never understood the reason why Jacobs fought Mora twice instead of riding the momentum that he was on after his destruction of Quillin.

    Anyway, it's a step up for both men and it's good to see this fight materialize. I don't get the criticism of why Jacobs would take this "suicide match." He's a boxer and he should always aspire to fight the best competition in the division. Every championship level fighter should have this mindset.
     
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  8. 17brandiff

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    Jacobs signed to fight GGG because 1. Payday 2. Unify the titles 3. Beat the man to become the man! I know it sounds cheesy but it's the truth, just think this fight will not go the distance and it will be fireworks, trust me! Either fighter is only one punch from victory they both posses power and to me this fight is even and GGG's best opponent.
     
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  9. Richards

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    yes they are now but why didnt it happen before? it was jacob who was scared
     
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  10. Richards

    Richards Active Member banned Full Member

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    I agree but jacobs himself said he was not ready to fight golovkin what fighter at level will give up a chance to win a world championship they guy has been ducking golovkin for 2 years
     
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  11. RacingBeat

    RacingBeat Casual lives matter Full Member

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    Even with a loss his name could be elevated. Has happened many times in this sport
     
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  12. Lazar

    Lazar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The jig is up at PBC, that's why. He has no other avenues to get the same money.
     
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  13. Mandibular Fortitude

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    What other options where there for him? Sergio Mora 3?
     
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  14. Likely lad

    Likely lad Active Member banned Full Member

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    thats what al haymon would have wanted
     
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  15. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yet Haymon didn't stop him from taking this fight.....
     
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