Comments Thread For: Golovkin, Loeffler Discuss HBO Macklin Matchup on 6/29

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So far, Gennady Golovkin has steamrolled any opposition to his middleweight title belt, and his constant activity in 2013 is a welcome anomaly in this era of pro boxing where the best fighters appear once or twice a year if the fans are lucky.

On June 29th, the Kazakhstan knockout king will take on his toughest challenger yet in Matthew Macklin (29-4, 20 KOs) at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. HBO will televise the bout.

Despite sporting an official 1-2 record in his last three outings, many if not most observers had Macklin beating Felix Sturm, he was stopped by Sergio Martinez but led on the cards at the time, and surprisingly blasted Joachim Alcine in one.

In that same period, Golovkin knocked out all six of his foes, running his streak to 13. However, his quality of opposition does not stack up to Macklin’s, which makes this fight anything but an easy win for the Kazakh.

Earlier tonight, BoxingScene.com interviewed Macklin and his promoter Lou DiBella for their thoughts on the matchup. Here’s a brief transcript of our conversation with Golovkin (26-0, 23 KOs) and Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions. [Click Here To Read More]

[b0ndsj0ns20]

Love this fight. Should be really entertaining and we will learn a lot about Golovkin.

[gingerbreadman]

When you KTFO people like Golovkin does, you don't need to speak English, a KO is the same in every language. It might even be a good thing he doesn't speak it in that it might contribute to the mystique that's gathering around him. That and a catchy nickname make him marketable enough.

[myau1]

Macklin is tailor made for GGG. Martinez put the hurt on him in their fight. I expect GGG to finish Macklin quickly.

[Hougigo]

Macklin is a Good Boy

[ShoulderRoll]

When you KTFO people like Golovkin does, you don't need to speak English, a KO is the same in every language.

People always say that Americans don't like the Klitschkos because they are foreigners.

Golovkin's rising popularity just goes to show that they are wrong. Americans will like you as long as you are an exciting fighter, even if you aren't from here.

Look at Pacquiao and look at GGG as examples.

[Levity]

I like this fight a lot; it should be good while it lasts.

Also, Macklin wasn't ahead on the cards when he was stopped by Martinez.