Who is better: Golovkin or Matthysse?

[$0uthpaw]

Who would you say the better fighter is?

I believe skill wise GGG probably is a good boxer, we just haven't seen that style in the pros because his pro style effective and exciting. His amateur career is very impressive and i believe that he was able to hone his boxing skill in his amateur years. On the other hand, i believe that Lucas only has one style and thats come forward and throw power punches.

[Public_Enemy]

Both of these guys are very good. Matthysse has the better resume at the moment but I think GGG is better/more skilled. Golovkin cuts off the ring better and set his punches up a little better. Their power is equal at their respective weights. I would say GGG is a more polished version of Matthysse. I would assume his amateur experience is the reason for that.

[FerFAL]

GGG looks very good, but you're only as good as you perform against the best in the sport. For example, Matthysse very much killed a lesser opponent like Dallas in round 1, but performed almost as good against the IBF champion.
GGG hasnt faced yet that good of a fighter.

[bojangles1987]

I think Golovkin is slightly better.

[boliodogs]

Matthysse the better pro record, Golovkin the more skilled fighter (imo).

I agree.I voted for GGG. I think they are both great and along with Canelo and Pacquiao they are my favorite fighters. I think GGG is a bit better. He has a great amateur record. I think he will continue to knock everybody out as better fighters dare to fight him.

[puga]

good question ... they are equal .....

[KickAzz]

hard to say... GGG has better skills fit sure tho

[Plutonium]

Hard to say. Lucas has fought all styles. Brawlers, boxers, movers.

GGG has yet to fight a good technically sound boxer that is a mover. I dont think he would have that much trouble because he cuts off the ring really well. But at the moment it seems like lucas has face the better competition.

GGG is older than lucas and has achieved less, I'm glad he is fighting like 4-5 times a year.

Matthysse was born September 27, 1982, GGG April 9, 1982

[#1Assassin]

GGG is a much better fighter, he is in a different league imo. Matthysse has the better resume atm but a big part of that is its very hard to find ppl willing to fight ggg. Lucas on the other hand has ppl lining up to fight him, how ppl can pretend everyone wants to avoid him is laughable. Even more laughable than the undeserved hype he gets. Very good fighter for sure but far from the monster he gets hyped to be.

GGG incidently truly is that monster, not only does he have power but the world class skills and boxing smarts to make it count against any style of fighter at the highest level. Next time matthysse fights a top technician with a good jab and movement his flaws will show yet again.

[Random_Boxer]

I voted Golovkin.

I think he is the more tehcnically skilled fighter