GGG - very early days

[TudorMiron]

Here's a nice video - filmed in 1997 when Gena was making his first steps in boxing. Here's he's fighting Artaev (Gold medal 2004 Olimpics 1969)

One can see how god of war was shaping.

[ElBossHogg™]

He good boy. ...........

[Pacdbest]

Here's a nice video - filmed in 1997 when Gena was making his first steps in boxing. Here's he's fighting Artaev (Gold medal 2004 Olimpics 1969)

One can see how god of war was shaping.

How old was Artaev? 50 yrs old?

[New England]

looking at his opponent, you can see why these european amateur styles can do well in the point system, but fail to translate into pros. golovkin looks like he's trying to do real damage. the other russian isn't even flattering the idea of punching hard. he's pulling straight back literally while his fist is going out to punch.


ugly sparring, for sure.

[Scary]

looking at his opponent, you can see why these european amateur styles can do well in the point system, but fail to translate into pros. golovkin looks like he's trying to do real damage. the other russian isn't even flattering the idea of punching hard. he's pulling straight back literally while his fist is going out to punch.


ugly sparring, for sure.

Dude what the ****...!

[Dr Rumack]

Here's a nice video - filmed in 1997 when Gena was making his first steps in boxing. Here's he's fighting Artaev (Gold medal 2004 Olimpics 1969)

One can see how god of war was shaping.

Only real boxing nerds remember the impact 3G made at the 1969 Olympics.

[New England]

Dude what the ****...!

i'm not saying that they are bad fighters, i'm calling it ugly. they're both clearly very talented. the taller guy is fast as hell for his size, and golovkin is very clearly already hitting hard. it's not pleasing on the eyes to me the way a more precise style would be. additionally, you can see the sorts of potential limitations that will come from a style like that in the pros.

some countries treat amateur boxing differently than we treat it in the states. if you want to make a name in boxing here you're almost certainly going to be doing that as a professional. your amateur career can include many top accomplishments, but it is still seen as your preparation for the pros.

given our boxing tradition, the style of the taller fighter is not something that i want to see in an amateur. i want these guys developing styles that will work in the professionals.