Why did GGG not fight Ward the lineal champ at 168 but choose Chavez?

[Da Machine]

It's a myth Ward would fight GGG.

[Kagami Taiga]

i dunno. but chavez jr is a step up for him, which is kinda sad at this point. whats funny is ppl are acting like hes fighting some boxing god. nope...hes just fighting a fat ass slacker who will make him a lot of money and make him look good at the same time. but this is enough for most.

[DoktorSleepless]

Golovkin didn't duck Ward for Chavez because Ward has legal issues, but it's all awfully convenient. Before the Chavez fight was being discussed, team Golovkin said they were going to unify the division before moving up whenever Ward was mentioned. Then Golovkin sneakily moves while Ward is looking away. And at the same time, they're screaming that Martinez and Quillin are ducking him and the fights will never happen, but when Ward is mentioned, the fights will definitely happen all of the sudden.

I really saw nothing wrong with Golovkin not wanting to fight Ward, but he bit himself with the whole "I'll fight anyone between 154-168" line. And now that he's moving to 168, Golovkin is fair game for Ward. If Martinez ducks Golovkin (I could see Martinez fighting Rubio next), will Golovkin duck Ward? Will you hear Golovkin challenge the the second best fighter in the world and make the same fuss he has made over Martinez?

[MASTERBX]

Manny, GGG and alot of fighters are nothing but self esteem
projects for some people. They will be praise for just putting
on boxing gloves.

Guys like Floyd, Ward and Broner are competing with legends like Ali, Sugar Ray and Jack Johnson. They have to be great because history demands it.
Those other guy have no such burden.

[( . Y . )]

Manny, GGG and alot of fighters are nothing but self esteem
projects for some people. They will be praise for just putting
on boxing gloves.

Guys like Floyd, Ward and Broner are competing with legends like Ali, Sugar Ray and Jack Johnson. They have to be great because history demands it.
Those other guy have no such burden.

Nice troll, but throwing Broner in there was over the top. You gave it away.

[HeroBando]

Golovkin didn't duck Ward for Chavez because Ward has legal issues, but it's all awfully convenient. Before the Chavez fight was being discussed, team Golovkin said they were going to unify the division before moving up whenever Ward was mentioned. Then Golovkin sneakily moves while Ward is looking away. And at the same time, they're screaming that Martinez and Quillin are ducking him and the fights will never happen, but when Ward is mentioned, the fights will definitely happen all of the sudden.

I really saw nothing wrong with Golovkin not wanting to fight Ward, but he bit himself with the whole "I'll fight anyone between 154-168" line. And now that he's moving to 168, Golovkin is fair game for Ward. If Martinez ducks Golovkin (I could see Martinez fighting Rubio next), will Golovkin duck Ward? Will you hear Golovkin challenge the the second best fighter in the world and make the same fuss he has made over Martinez?

As of now ggg in #1 contender at mw and unranked at smw. Not sure why youre so eager to excuse Martinez from fighting him. Have they made much of a fuss? Even loudmouth Sanchez was pretty supportive of martinez cotto

[SERVILEV]

Simply money and noteriety . Nice test for moving up to 168 making the most money

[Sugar Adam Ali]

It's like in pro wrestling,,, ggg gonna use Chavez jr to "get over" and that will make ggg vs ward, froch, serg, much bigger fights

[Chuckguy]

Why did he not fight the best guy at 168? and don't talk to be about business and money because according to this forum that should not matter

Why don't you make these threads before every fraud bumweather fight? Ask yourself that but instead of GGG use frauds name and instead of PAC or GGG use his last 4-5 fights

[Jupiter Maximus]

seems like this guy gets a pass on everything while others get bashed,it is hilarious

Funny that you take it personally....its an internet boxing forum, not a country club...talk abouyt being a delicate flower!