Comments Thread For: Andre Ward-Gennady Golovkin Roadblocked Over Weight

[T18Z]

Golovkin is acting like a b*tch. And I would root so hard to see Ward clown him if this fight ended up being made at 164.

Give it a rest, try and see the situation objectively for what it is, instead of going on one of your angry Golovkin rants with a hint of pro-ward behind it.

Ward had no problem draining Dawson down to a weight he knew he wouldn't feel comfortable at. Inb4 "he suggested it first doe"

Ward had no problem saying he'd go down to 160 for Mayweather. Inb4 "He never meant it doe! He knew the fight was never going to happen doe!".

Ward has no problem facing Paul Smith at 172, saying he'll move up to 175, but then carry on trying to pull Golovkin in to 168, a division where's he said he'll only go to for lucrative PPV fights

How is he being a b*tch by sticking to what he and his team have said? If the opponent isn't the A side (Ward isn't), why would Golovkin move up in weight and put himself at a disadvantage, allowing Ward to have EVERY advantage, simply because foolish fans like you scream and shout?

[Barcham]

He can still go up same weight he was going weighin for froch and Chavez at full 168 who are bigger in size then ward

No problem. In that case, 70-30 purse split in GGG's favour. Fight in Stub Hub or LA Forum with neutral officials who will enforce the rules as written.

[New England]

I don't think GGG vs Ward would be ppv till maybe next year, and neither do HBO, which is what really matters.

And you shouldn't move up then back down again, which is why Ward, then Lemieux, Cotto, or Canelo afterwards, would not be a smart move for GGG.

lemiux is going to be golovkin's next fight, by the look of things. i actually really like that fight as i think about it more. lemiux has limits, but he is also very talented. he may answer questionsa bout golovkin that stevens wasn't able to ask.


as for the cotto and alvarez fights, i don't blame golovkin for trying to stick around for them, but it doesn't look like that is happening. they're about to fight eachother, and the loser is going to be in no rush to fight gennady freaking golovkin with his new belt.

[Guest]

I am glad it's roadblocked actually. Ward knows 164 is a stretch and not optimal, and Golovkin is a small middleweight.

I think it's too much of trying to make the pieces fit just because it's potentially a big fight.

I hate the fact that boxers can't just ply their trade in the weight class that's suitable for them, Ward 168 for 12 years in the pros, Golovkin 160 for 10 years in the pros.

I am not of the opinion fighters have to move up or down to prove anything. Wish fighters could fight where there body feels best and they are at their best.

[aboutfkntime]

164 is perfectly acceptable I don't know what people are complaining about. Ward is a super middleweight GGG is a middleweight so why not meet in the middle?

You guys just want GGG at a disadvantage because you want to see him lose. Catchweight is fair.

But.....

168 was perfectly acceptable for Froch, who is bigger than Ward ?

168 was perfectly acceptable for Chavez, who is also bigger than Ward ?

Now, for some reason, 168 is not perfectly acceptable for Ward.

And this is despite ScaredyKin stating " anyone from 154-168 "

What changed ?

Why is Scaredykin happy to fight Froch at 168, but not Ward ?

I will give you a tip....

A genuine fan would have called Hypekin out on his PR bullshht, instead of lowering their standards and accepting Hypekins blatant duck of Ward !

" anyone from 154-168 doe "

[Sweet Pea 50]

yup hes a natural 140lb fighter. Its not like he would rehydrate 13+pounds on fight night.........wait

What is your point?

Golovkin comes in 15 pounds heavier then that come fight night in a division he has fought his whole career.

Are seriously going to sit there and tell me there isn't a size difference between Cotto and GGG?

I'm not excusing Cotto for holding the MW division hostage, but lets be realistic here.

[aboutfkntime]

Geez, this sport just turns into to more of a joke everyday...talk smack like a pro wrestler, than refuse to fight if u don't get your demands..fighters of yesteryear must be rolling in their graves..

Good post !

[aboutfkntime]

No matter how you clowns spin it, the fact remains.....

..... Golovkin was happy to fight Froch/Chavez at 168, but not Ande Ward.

#ablatantduck

#anyone154-168doe

#deyduckinmedoe

[SchoolTheseCats]

No problem. In that case, 70-30 purse split in GGG's favour. Fight in Stub Hub or LA Forum with neutral officials who will enforce the rules as written.

60/40 would be fair for 168 golovkin resume doesn't warrant a 70/30 split venue and refs all fine

[JaguaresMx]

I am glad it's roadblocked actually. Ward knows 164 is a stretch and not optimal, and Golovkin is a small middleweight.

Can we pleae stop that?

Since when is GGG a small MW? He is a full blow MW, fits with everyone and cant make anything below.

You know who is a small MW? Cotto how about a small JR MW? Floyd A small junior FW? Rigo

Lets just stop that please. He is a prime MW