Could Golovkin end up being the next Jeff Lacy?

[billeau2]

I was here when that fight took place. NOBODY saw that coming. I MEAN NOBODY outside of a few people from the UK itself. The fact that Calzhage always had a pull out injury didnt help neither on peoples perception of him. I hated seeing lacy lose like that, despite his obvious flaws, i liked lacy.

Thats exactly how i remember it. Its always easy to use 20 20 hindsight.

[Redd Foxx]

It's pretty questionable when people start saying, " He's better than Lacy, he handles pressure" when Golovkin still hasn't had solid opposition and we certainly don't know how he'd hold up. I like to think he'll be pretty solid but I'll admit, that's speculation. One thing they have in common is that Joe Calzaghe would ruin either one.

[PulpFriction]

It's pretty questionable when people start saying, " He's better than Lacy, he handles pressure" when Golovkin still hasn't had solid opposition and we certainly don't know how he'd hold up. I like to think he'll be pretty solid but I'll admit, that's speculation. One thing they have in common is that Joe Calzaghe would ruin either one.

That's also speculation.

[Barcham]

This gave me a good laugh. Do you realize GGG is a natural, career middleweight 160 lb fighter? You're talking about not being impressed unless he moves up two weight divisions??? Are you serious? Do you really believe in your own bulls.hit or just admit you're extremely biased like 90% of the GGG haters on NSB.

Possibly the dumbest post I've seen since joining. And that's coming from a guy who has read a lot of Spoon23's May/Pac posts.

I was going to reply to that post but then I read it again before hitting submit and I decided that it MUST be written as a sarcastic comedy exercise so I deleted my reply. I mean no one could really write such a ridiculous post and seriously mean it, could they? I know there are some real fools around here but could anyone REALLY be such an ignorant idiot? SERIOUSLY???

[KingTito]

No. He's just a better fighter.

[bigjavi973]

Golovkin is already better than Lacy ever was and never folds under pressure.

Haven't seen GGG under pressure. A little bit from stevens but I don't recall GGG fighting off his back foot much.

[Vasyl’s dad]

Golovkin won't get exposed like that, he will never fight some one of the level that Calzaghe was. There is no one at 160 that is at that level, and 154lbs has smaller fighters, they won't keep GGG at bay unless they have crazy power and speed. The only time we can see GGG get exposed like that is only if he fights at 168. Several guys there could be is Calzaghe.

You always called Joe C an overrated bum. Now hes a superior level?

[kafkod]

The only thing I got from this post was that Abel Sanchez is a Euro trainer.

Thanks for the correction smart ass. Point is, GGG is a Euro fighter. Abel Sanchez is not the only voice in GGG's corner.

Are Russian cornermen known for throwing the towel in early?

When you are in in a hole, stop digging.

[paulf]

I don't know what Golovkin has done to feel so entitled.

You mean besides steamrolling durable fighters like Ishida, Proksa, Macklin, Stevens, Geale (currently ranked #10), and Murray (currently ranked #6)? Besides doing great numbers on HBO and putting asses in seats in the USA despite being a foreign fighter from Borat-land?

He's having to slowly grind his way up the food chain (#5 Lemeiux is next) because none of the elite-level guys have the balls to fight him.

[SilverMiles]

You're reaching. GGG is the best middleweight I'm the world, Jeff Lacy never was the best Super Middle Weight.

GGG resume is fine, Geale, Murray, Monroe, and Rubio are all world class fighters that GGG beat them with ease. Who cares what you think trying to degrade his opponents because of your jealousy.

Just admit you're upset that GGG is being discussed as the next superstar and not Broner or any other Floyd want to be. You also know GGG would KO Floyd.

Oh and save your Floyd to small for GGG excuse. Duran fought a 6'1 Iran Barkley and he was much smaller than Floyd.