I expect fighters to be hit in the face, I never expected GGG to be so reliant on his opponent running. Monroe was the first guy to stand his ground, I didn't say he got his ass kicked in the process or that any MW would beat GGG. I'm saying there is a major flaw that I don't see in the other two. Sorry, I don't feel your sentiments that among some of the best fighters in the world, GGG isn't as high or as good as two others. Why you took such a offense I don't know.
No offense taken. In fact earlier in the thread I said Gonzalez had the most upside, but based on what I've seen up to date, Kovalez was the most impressive of the three. My problem is you based your opinon on GGG getting hit to much, but never saw fit to mention the serious bombs Kovalev ate in the Pascal fight.
Unknown sure, but it is'nt like he is some D class bum. Kid has a great amateur background, skills and potential in a division that is highly competitive, if you remove GGG. Hell the kid had one good round and you act like GGG got exposed.
As for Kovalev. Lest we forget the amount of bombs Pascal landed on him? A lesser chin would of been sleeping. But for me that is pretty much meaningless given Kovalev's style and that goes for GGG as well. They are offensive minded fighters and as such they are going to eat some leather. Sorry, but this mythical unicorn people seem to want of an offensive fighter with Floyd's defensive prowess is just silly.
I expect fighters to be hit in the face, I never expected GGG to be so reliant on his opponent running. Monroe was the first guy to stand his ground, I didn't say he got his ass kicked in the process or that any MW would beat GGG. I'm saying there is a major flaw that I don't see in the other two. Sorry, I don't feel your sentiments that among some of the best fighters in the world, GGG isn't as high or as good as two others. Why you took such a offense I don't know.
Bruh... a unknown was hitting him at will in the middle of the ring. You can buy the "I let him punch me in the face" excuse, I don't. Compared to the other two before him, he's shown more vulnerabilities than the other two.
Unknown sure, but it is'nt like he is some D class bum. Kid has a great amateur background, skills and potential in a division that is highly competitive, if you remove GGG. Hell the kid had one good round and you act like GGG got exposed.
As for Kovalev. Lest we forget the amount of bombs Pascal landed on him? A lesser chin would of been sleeping. But for me that is pretty much meaningless given Kovalev's style and that goes for GGG as well. They are offensive minded fighters and as such they are going to eat some leather. Sorry, but this mythical unicorn people seem to want of an offensive fighter with Floyd's defensive prowess is just silly.
Oddly enough I like Kovalev the least but I actually think he has been the most impressive because he has faced the best competition. Skillwise Roman is number 1 with GGG right behind him.
What? youre joking right
Bruh... a unknown was hitting him at will in the middle of the ring. You can buy the "I let him punch me in the face" excuse, I don't. Compared to the other two before him, he's shown more vulnerabilities than the other two.
Which undefeated KO artists do you find the most impressive to watch so far?
Thurman shouldn't even be up for consideration, which world class fighter has he stopped? Bloody hell.
Strange that Golovkin gets criticized for getting hit a few times but Kovalev gets a pass. He was reckless at times against Pascal and he got hit with big shots. You rarely see Golovkin get caught like that when he is attacking. He would probably be called a hypejob or a K.O. waiting to happen if he did.
Kovalev is getting too much credit for the Hopkins win as well. Picture a middleweight version of this 50-year-old Hopkins. Would anyone expect him to be even remotely competitive against Golovkin?
All of them are impressive to me, but Thurman does'nt belong in the same sentence as Kov, GGG or Gonzalez, at least not yet. That said I think Gonzalez has the most upside, but as far as how he has looked versus the level of competition, I think I have to give the nod to Kov.
Most Impressive imo (in order):
1. Sergey Kovalev
2. Chocolatito Gonzalez
3. GGG
4. Thurman
To me GGG and Chocolatito are interchangeable. Chocolatito has the better resume, but idk unlike most people GGG actually keeps impressing me more. I re-watched the Monroe fight a few of times and GGG looked better after every watch to me.