Putting Golovkin's name in the same sentence with Mayweather is an insult to boxing

[tito_bandito]

All Golovkin has is his untested power. He's only beaten these faded contenders coming off of losses and he is 31 years old. Other power punchers like Maidana, Matthysse, Ortiz, Thurman, Berto, Quillin, and Angulo have all fought a number of former world champions. Golovkin's only experience with a world champ was Kasim Ouma? I understand that BS about other title holders not giving him a shot, but for Fck sakes he can still fight a former world champ. If he's this killer that people are making him out to be then why doesn't he fight a former world champ at 168 or drop down to 154 and fight one there? There's a difference between fighting a former world champ and a faded contender. Former world champs are usually great at exposing flaws and pulling veteran moves that make it uncomfortable for up and comers. I actually put Keith Thurman above Golovkin. At least Thurman has beaten the likes of Quintana and Zaveck. It's an insult that Golovkin is mentioned in the same sentence as Floyd. That guy has done nothing to deserve a fight with Mayweather. He's just hunting down contenders that have been stopped before to make his power seem unbelievable. This Stevens guy he's fighting is a nobody as well and he's not even world class. Step it up Golovkin....

[hhs661]

Idk man, people are riding the wave with this guy. Hope it doesn't blow up in their faces

[TRTboy]

All Golovkin has is his untested power. He's only beaten these faded contenders coming off of losses and he is 31 years old. Other power punchers like Maidana, Matthysse, Ortiz, Thurman, Berto, Quillin, and Angulo have all fought a number of former world champions. Golovkin's only experience with a world champ was Kasim Ouma? I understand that BS about other title holders not giving him a shot, but for Fck sakes he can still fight a former world champ. If he's this killer that people are making him out to be then why doesn't he fight a former world champ at 168 or drop down to 154 and fight one there? There's a difference between fighting a former world champ and a faded contender. Former world champs are usually great at exposing flaws and pulling veteran moves that make it uncomfortable for up and comers. I actually put Keith Thurman above Golovkin. At least Thurman has beaten the likes of Quintana and Zaveck. It's an insult that Golovkin is mentioned in the same sentence as Floyd. That guy has done nothing to deserve a fight with Mayweather. He's just hunting down contenders that have been stopped before to make his power seem unbelievable. This Stevens guy he's fighting is a nobody as well and he's not even world class. Step it up Golovkin....

I stopped reading after the 1st sentence. You don't **** about boxing if you think all golovkin has is power. You don't go 300+ wins in the amateur without boxing skills.

I don't know why people wan't mayweather to fight GGG tho. It's clearly not realistic given the division they are fighting at. GGG is too damn big for mayweather.

[Warrios]

didn't read. anyone that has Ortiz in their avy shouldn't be listened to. take a page and quit trying.

[The Big Dunn]

Mentioning them together allows people like fat dan and Mannix at SI to tweet floyd would not fight him etc etc, which makes casual fans think he is more than he is. Reminds me of the tactics TR used with a certain fighter.

This is the stuff that appeals to the fringe manny fans and floyd haters. It also gets the power loving fans hyped since they think anyone from 140-160 who has one punch ko power can beat floyd. They can log on and talk about floyd ducking or being scared or criticize his resume, which, lets just be honest, is why they log on anyway.

GGG has great potential. He has a lot of skill and I look forward to seeing him fight.

[T18Z]

Keep licking Mayweathers nuts.

Golovkin is hyped because he is an excellent boxer with extreme power, far better than Canelo or any fighter Floyd has faced. He does not waste time pot shotting, he is precise, calculated and very calm, which is the opposite of how you'd imagine someone with a 90% KO ratio

People put them within the same sentence because Golovkin has beaten many accomplished boxers in the amateurs, and has shown time and time again that he is very unique in his approach, he's laid waste to everyone in front of him. Name one fighter who has the power Golovkin does and boxes better than him currently? I'll wait.

[tito_bandito]

I stopped reading after the 1st sentence. You don't **** about boxing if you think all golovkin has is power. You don't go 300+ wins in the amateur without boxing skills.

I don't know why people wan't mayweather to fight GGG tho. It's clearly not realistic given the division they are fighting at. GGG is too damn big for mayweather.

Okay, 300 amateur fights are impressive but it doesn't justify how he hasn't fought at a world class level in the pros. He's done NOTHING to get a fight with Mayweather. You don't know **** about boxing if you don't understand that fighting former world champs is important in the development of a fighter just as an amateur background is.

[T18Z]

Okay, 300 amateur fights are impressive but it doesn't justify how he hasn't fought at a world class level in the pros. He's done NOTHING to get a fight with Mayweather. You don't know **** about boxing if you don't understand that fighting former world champs is important in the development of a fighter just as an amateur background is.

Macklin - Beat Sturm, arguably was on his way to beating Martinez or at least an extremely close fight

Golovkin destroyed in 3 rounds, totally dominated. Macklin says he's the best he's ever fought, far better than Sergio and definitely destined for p4p material.

Maybe if people had the balls to fight him he'd have more names on his list.

[tito_bandito]

Macklin - Beat Sturm, arguably was on his way to beating Martinez or at least an extremely close fight

Golovkin destroyed in 3 rounds, totally dominated. Macklin says he's the best he's ever fought, far better than Sergio and definitely destined for p4p material.

Maybe if people had the balls to fight him he'd have more names on his list.

Macklin was stopped by Martinez late so that's not legit. Maybe if Golovkin had the balls to fight a 168 pounder while he's waiting then ppl would respect him more? You know since he has all that power lol.

[The Big Dunn]

Keep licking Mayweathers nuts.

Golovkin is hyped because he is an excellent boxer with extreme power, far better than Canelo or any fighter Floyd has faced. He does not waste time pot shotting, he is precise, calculated and very calm, which is the opposite of how you'd imagine someone with a 90% KO ratio

People put them within the same sentence because Golovkin has beaten many accomplished boxers in the amateurs, and has shown time and time again that he is very unique in his approach, he's laid waste to everyone in front of him. Name one fighter who has the power Golovkin does and boxes better than him currently? I'll wait.

How can you tell how good GGG is when all he has faced is opponents designed to help his push. Proska and Rosado were career 154lbers. Yet you are not pointing that out.

GGG has a great background, you are correct. But other than KOing people he should, what have you seen that makes you think he deserves to be mentioned with Mayweather?

Put it like this, Tim Bradley has done far more than GGG in the ring and is a WW. Yet you would have a fit if that fight was mentioned. SO whats the difference?