Barker gives GGG a real go

[dan_cov]

All very wrong. Terrible analysis and for the record Chakhkiev is utter garbage in comparison to Golovkin.

Show me some video evidence putting his head movement on display. I've got 27 pro fights of his and around 50 amateur fights that say otherwise.

Is he?
Maybe we'll find out if GGG ever faces somebody anywhere near the level of Wlodarczyk.

Padded up amateur, padded up record as a pro.

Rakhim was fighting Wlodarczyk in only his 17th pro fight. 27 fights down the line and GGG has only just stopped fighting 154lb journeymen to fight barely top 10-15 not particularly durable fringe contenders in Macklin.

[dan_cov]

Don't see it. Barker needs to beat Geale first.

His resume is very weak to this point. So its hard to tell. Also your crappy observations on GGG's abilities makes me question your Boxing opinions in general.

Oh yeah and GGGs resume is oh so mighty. The guy has bags of flaws people are just so high on him and only look at the guys power.

His flaws will be exposed soon enough for all to see.

[Nicolino]

Rosado didn't have the power to put GGG in trouble but he was doing well because of his footwork. I don't think Barker has the footwork and movility to give GGG problems to land his punches. Prime Martinez, because of his speed, footwork and power, was the only MW i know who IMO would beat Golovkin. Ward would beat him too.

[JoeKidd]

I just don't like how he has ZERO head movement. I'm amazed nobody has picked up on how open he is for the uppercut

He doesn't bob his head like a fishing cork. His head moves only to slip punches. He fades back with ease, so good luck on the uppercut. He DOES get hit but most guys looking to land their shots are willing to eat some to get off some.

[Mr Ehrmantraut]

Barker boxes his ears off.

[RichCCFC]

Golovkin was very ill going into the Rosado fight.

[dan_cov]

I like GGG I think hes a good talent, hes very exciting. I just think the hype is crazily over the top considering the company hes had infront of him.
He beat Matthew ****in' Macklin, a good Euro level operator, calm down like lets not go overboard.


I think he'd beat any of the current middleweight crop but I feel Barker gives him big problems. I think he has all the tools to make GGG look bad.

If you don't think so that is fine. Nobody did when I told you Barker would give Sergio problems and be competitive they said the same rubbish that I know ****, he was going to get leathered in 2 rounds, Barker was a bum etc

You'll see when they fight. Barker will give this guy hell with his length, mobility, handspeed, lateral movement.
I hope you do expect it to be a walk in the park because then maybe Barker will get his due

[yoz]

I know people now expect GGG kills everyone in a few rounds at the most but I strongly feel the guy who gives GGG the most problems is Darren Barker.

Similar to the Rosado fight which I must say was a lot more competitive than I originally fought.

GGG has flaws like every other fighter & I think hes very limited despite his pedigree though that isn't to say hes not good and doesn't have a hugely effective style.

The problem is these guys either stand right in front of him or they're already broken mentally if not they are the second they get hit. You'll notice when he hits them & there balance goes, that isn't his power that is his opposition panicking. **** scared of him.

Barker has a nice crisp right hand. He'd find a home for that all night.

I don't think GGGs footworks bad by any means I just don't like how he has ZERO head movement. I'm amazed nobody has picked up on how open he is for the uppercut - Rosado pulled the trigger and I think he certainly got GGG's respect a few times and GGG started backing up in straight lines.

Barker has all the tools to make it competitive and early on I think he makes GGG look very plain.
Hes rangey and uses his length very well, good speed, decent power to make you think twice about charging in. Hes got a good boxing brain.
He is leagues ahead of Murray, Macklin etc

Darren Barker created the blueprint on how to beat Sergio Martinez, he will create the blueprint on how to beat GGG!

GGG is great, sure; but some of the comments on NSB would make you think he's invincible.

[T18Z]

This analysis is ******. You're picking one fight in which Golovkin was documented as being sick 2 days before and going into the fight. You also claim he has zero head movement which is a load of crap, he slips punches, especially the opponents jab very well, and he does have head movement. I have Macklin vs Golovkin HD and in the first damn 30s it starts with Golovkin moving his head slowly and constantly to figure out how Macklin will use his jab.

His defense is mostly his superb distance control and his ability to deflect punches with his forearms, he does it very often and it's part of his talent.

Lastly, everyone has a game plan until they get hit in the mouth, GGG knows how to stick to his gameplan after being hit in the mouth in over 400 fights. When you get hit with shots which are all powerful you naturally back off. Stop saying Rosado was doing well, he wasn't, he lost every damn round clearly and was on his bike 95% of the fight. Whenever he chose to trade he got bullied around and outclassed, just because Golovkin had red on his face and a small swelling doesn't mean ****, you expect him to NEVER get hit? Do you see the faces of the opponents he fights and what they look like after 3 rounds?

[bojangles1987]

Golovkin is far from perfect, but Barker would get killed. The best he could hope to do is survive long enough to have people calling Golovkin's power overrated like they were after the Rosado fight.