Why Does Gennady Golovkin Fear Greatness?

[mathed]

All I know is that Kova is likely going to win on Sat night (nothing is a given) and he will be calling out Ward. I fully expect Ward-Kovalev to be made next, if not, Ward is ducking. That is the end of the story, no excuses guys, it will be painful.

[Robbie Barrett]

Please stop....

http://boxrec.com/records

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id...ndre-ward-back

http://******.craveonline.com/ratings/pound-for-pound

Not even a hardcore GGG fan but people like you force me to seem like one. Ring is crazy but even they have him at #4 P4P. That is the farthest down the list you will probably find him.

There was a poll on here asking who should be higher ranked Kovalev or Golovkin, 90% picked Kovalev. Non of those agree, their ratings are ****.

[mathed]

There was a poll on here asking who should be higher ranked Kovalev or Golovkin, 90% picked Kovalev. Non of those agree, their ratings are ****.

lol, what's your point. NSB has a better rating system than ESPN, Boxrec and Ring? I guess but my point is that a consensus exists amongst "professional" boxing organizations that say GGG is top 4 P4P.

[Sweet Pea 50]

lol, what's your point. NSB has a better rating system than ESPN, Boxrec and Ring? I guess but my point is that a consensus exists amongst "professional" boxing organizations that say GGG is top 4 P4P.

Kovalev's last two fights take a massive shit on GGG's entire career.

Go boxrec that.

[just the facts]

Please stop....

http://boxrec.com/records

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id...ndre-ward-back

http://******.craveonline.com/ratings/pound-for-pound

Not even a hardcore GGG fan but people like you force me to seem like one. Ring is crazy but even they have him at #4 P4P. That is the farthest down the list you will probably find him.

I did say credible

[brettWall]

All I know is that Kova is likely going to win on Sat night (nothing is a given) and he will be calling out Ward. I fully expect Ward-Kovalev to be made next, if not, Ward is ducking. That is the end of the story, no excuses guys, it will be painful.

That's what is expected IF Kovalev wins. And I think fans would prefer Kovalev vs Ward, instead of GG vs Ward. Let's see what happens.

[Reloaded]

That's what is expected IF Kovalev wins. And I think fans would prefer Kovalev vs Ward, instead of GG vs Ward. Let's see what happens.

The bit you dont understand if Kov is first then no going back to 168 , this is what GGG and all his fanboys want , which is no part of Ward unless he drained , if Ward were to fight GGG then Kov would be next , Id like to see Ward fight both .

[otrocubiche]

Well, looks like he fears ward and lara more ......

[firstborn]

That's what is expected IF Kovalev wins. And I think fans would prefer Kovalev vs Ward, instead of GG vs Ward. Let's see what happens.

I can only speak for myself, but I would like to see Ward fight GGG first, then move up and fight Kovalev.

All I know is that Kova is likely going to win on Sat night (nothing is a given) and he will be calling out Ward. I fully expect Ward-Kovalev to be made next, if not, Ward is ducking. That is the end of the story, no excuses guys, it will be painful.

Why would you put all the blame on Ward without being privy to all the behind the scene details. Duva has already confirmed speaking with Wards camp meaning both fighters are interested in the fight......

[Crazylegs77]

He currently has an offer on the table to fight Andre Ward at 168. A win for GGG over Andre Ward does the following for his career:

1. Puts him #1 on the pound for pound list upon the retirement of Floyd Mayweather

2. Makes him the biggest star in the sport of boxing

3. Makes him a title holder in 2 weight divisions with the opportunity to be lineal champ in 2 weight divisions simultaneously

4. Puts him into the hall of fame immediately (with his current streak of title defenses and his pound for pound status)

5. Would make him the most dominant fighter of the next era of boxing for years to come


Hall of fame fighters in the past capitalized on these opportunities:

Pac moving up 8 weight classes and jumping 2 to defeat De La Hoya
Hopkins jumping 2 to defeat Tarver
Floyd moving up 4 weight classes and moving up to defeat De La Hoya
Jones moving up from MW to HW and winning titles in 4 weight divisions
Duran moving up 2 to defeat Leonard and winning titles at 160 after starting his career at 119
Leonard winning the MW title after starting out at welterweight
Robinson, Armstrong and numerous others all moved up.

Now let's address these counter arguments from the stanboys:

Why don't Floyd be great and move up to fight GGG?

Answer: Floyd's legacy in boxing is established. Now it's GGGs turn.

Hagler never moved up

Answer: Because 168 wasn't really a recognized/established division yet. And if he had the opportunity to face one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world by moving up, I believe he would.

Moving up is easier for smaller fighters

See Hopkins and Jones above

Does Ward fear greatness by not moving up to fight Kovalev?

Yes. And he missed out on another opportunity for greatness by not moving up to defeat Dawson.


Discuss!!!

Hmm not really. A win would be more like...Ward was rusty, needed more tune up fights, had an off night yadda.