Is GGG the real deal?

you said he'd back him up, or implied it by saying that golovkin "can't fight when he's backed up." i remember distinclty having to explain to you that the hardest punching MW on the planet with one of the best chins and jabs in the sport isn't getting backed up by that guy, but you weren't having it. it definitely left an impression, :lol1: it was a monumentally stupid take. i usually like you / appreciate what you bring to the table. i'm just being honest in my recollection. Yea and you were being a total jackass in that thread so, I was using the most obnoxious way of saying that fight might be more competitive than you think. Also how does Golovkin have a proven good chin? I don't even think I would bring up something like that dude hurting Golovkin, that statement was totally about how that dude would try and fight Golovkin as that guy has one way. Being tough and stout he would likely push Golovkin back and since Golovkin is not near as good on the back foot there would be some issues, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't have caught a worse beating from Golovkin than he got from Quillin that night. That conversation did take place, and it was 18 months ago in a nothing fight so yea so I am kind of surprised it came up, but I remember it also and can defend that point.

I am pretty sure I said that was what he would attempt to do, and I am sure he would get in because dude was a tough guy who has never been hurt once in his career. Pushing a guy back doesn't mean winning, it would just be an element of the fight. It could make Golovkin look better than he actually is on the back foot~ Good memory though on that. you said he'd back him up, or implied it by saying that golovkin "can't fight when he's backed up." i remember distinclty having to explain to you that the hardest punching MW on the planet with one of the best chins and jabs in the sport isn't getting backed up by that guy, but you weren't having it. it definitely left an impression, :lol1: it was a monumentally stupid take. i usually like you / appreciate what you bring to the table. i'm just being honest in my recollection.

you thought that no hoper who fought quillin would back golovkin up. pretty sure your card on the matter is pulled, bro. I am pretty sure I said that was what he would attempt to do, and I am sure he would get in because dude was a tough guy who has never been hurt once in his career. Pushing a guy back doesn't mean winning, it would just be an element of the fight. It could make Golovkin look better than he actually is on the back foot~ Good memory though on that.

at this rate golovkin is gonna be past prime before he faces anyone his level, he'll lose and then the haters will say they told us so

What win made him the real deal. a lot of people are hung up on here based on your best win and Golovkin's best wins aren't that impressive in the grand scheme of boxing. He thrashes guys in one of the three worst division in the sport, so in comparison to other middleweights he is certainly the real deal he is better than any 160 pounder out there. I don't see many guys moving up and beating him,I have been an Andrade guy and I do think the length would be problematic for Golovkin but he would have to be very sharp to really have a shot and not fighting does not make a fighter sharper. you thought that no hoper who fought quillin would back golovkin up. pretty sure your card on the matter is pulled, bro.

What win made him the real deal. a lot of people are hung up on here based on your best win and Golovkin's best wins aren't that impressive in the grand scheme of boxing. He thrashes guys in one of the three worst division in the sport, so in comparison to other middleweights he is certainly the real deal he is better than any 160 pounder out there. I don't see many guys moving up and beating him,I have been an Andrade guy and I do think the length would be problematic for Golovkin but he would have to be very sharp to really have a shot and not fighting does not make a fighter sharper.

GGG is far, far, far and away the best 160lber in the world. Pretty weak era but when the best you can do is fantasy matchups against fighters in higher divisions or middleweights from years past then you're definitely the real deal.

Abso-friggin-lutely.

He's got a silver medal from the olympics and he's already cleaned out his division - that should put it beyond any doubt. It's Kovalev I'm more interested in.....

Anyone thinking Golovkin's not legit r just fooling themselves.... Granted he hasn't faced an elite opponent yet...but I think if u factor in his success as a pro with his extensive amateur pedigree u have to conclude that he more than likely is the real deal... At this point I would love to see him in with a speedy boxer to see how he does with that style of an opponent...

There is nothing particularly impressive about beating up on a string of BUMs, STIFFs, TOMATO CANs, No Hopers and NEVER WEREs... :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: This is my favorite troll on the site. Tell me more about The Triple Duck.

ask anybody who has fought him if golovkin is the real deal. golovkin has one of the best chins, jabs, and some of the best power in the sport. over 300 amateur fights, 5 losses, never stopped or down. golovkin is not only a brutal puncher with a terrific chin, he is an elite offensive technician. he's a bit easy to hit for an elite fighter, but his offense is as good as any in the sport. dat his mexican style doe :lol1:

Of course he is. His performances speak for themselves. As does the standard those who discredit him hold him to.

ask anybody who has fought him if golovkin is the real deal. golovkin has one of the best chins, jabs, and some of the best power in the sport. over 300 amateur fights, 5 losses, never stopped or down. golovkin is not only a brutal puncher with a terrific chin, he is an elite offensive technician. he's a bit easy to hit for an elite fighter, but his offense is as good as any in the sport.

Why is this even a question? He is destroying world class ranked middleweight contenders like they are journeyman bums.

He's in an interesting situation atm. He's cleaned out 160 but he's too small for 168. What do you do?

Yes he is the real deal. When you have 17 straight KOs and are considered by almost everybody to be the best middleweight in the world and are a 15 to 1 favorite to beat a high quality fighter like Martin Murray you are already at the top. GGG's hardest problem isn't knocking out the world's best middleweights. He does that with ease. The hard part is getting guys like Quillin, Martinez and Cotto to fight him.

Of course he is the real deal. Anyone who watches him should realize he has elite skills, elite power, and is overall is very special talent.

Agreed. Will remain untested though. Hopefully we get to see him in the ring with Lara or Ward soon. Getting a little bored of watching him beat on a bunch of jittery euro fighters and whatever Rubio was. That would be good marketing, to do to Lara what Canelo couldn't, also a very good clash of styles. At this point I genuinely feel Ward is the only fighter who can truly test him but I want Golovkin to develop into a SMW before taking that fight.

He certainly brings something special to the ring, but I don't see him being tested anytime soon. He is a big threat to anyone, but with little marketablility value at the moment. People have invested too much money in fighters to risk challenging him. I think he handles Cotto within seven rounds at this point, which could be the platform he needs, but the top earners are protecting their interests at this stage of their careers.