"SOG" Ward vs "Good Boy" Golovkin @ 168 lbs/12 Stone: Who wins?

[HeroBando]

Ya'll serious with this one? cmon man Ward by wide decision. Whats with all the Golovkin hype? Who has he beat? SOG is proven.

He is, but if your best win is Froch 4 years ago, and third best win a bum like Abraham, its not such a huge gap. Hell Froch himself didn't want anything to do with the smaller hypejob, even on Frochs home turf

[mannyman]

Ward all day.

Who has GGG beat to suggest he touches Ward? Never mind the skill and size gap.

When are ppl on NSB going to realise that a skilled, cagey boxer will nearly always beat a boxer puncher/slugger/swarmer? Especially one who's naturally bigger.

We see it time and time again whether its Mayweather, Ward, Rigo, Hopkins. Smart fighters who can make adjustments nearly always win.

Smarts and timing > Power and speed.

[brettWall]

Look at the poll above and compare it with the Kovalev vs Ward.

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657270

People clearly prefer Kovalev vs Ward.

TBH, I've only seen these polls only recently, relatively speaking. Yet I know which matchup is more competitive. And that's what being a real fan is all about. It's not based on hate. You want to see fights that are competitive.

[NEETzsche]

When are ppl on NSB going to realise that a skilled cagey boxer will nearly always beat a boxer puncher/slugger? Especially one who's naturally bigger.

the confounding factor is golovkin's own extensive boxing education. yes, usually a good boxer can frustrate a good slugger, but golovkin is a good boxer himself and so what we want to see is whether he has the ring craft to get anything through ward's defence. with the size disadvantage it will be an uphill battle, but he'll certainly be the most dangerous opponent that ward has faced regardless

[HeroBando]

SOG had promotional problems these last couple years thats why he ain't fought nobody good lately. I expect a great 2016 against quality opposition now that we with Roc Nation. If Golovkin wants to put on his man pants and step up to the man at 168 we can make it happen.

Who's fault is that? Point stands, Ward hasn't done anything in 4 years, and even then his resume is not that great either. He should put on his man pants and fight Kovalev next. Unlike Ggg he has no other options, no excuse not to

[mannyman]

the confounding factor is golovkin's own extensive boxing education. yes, usually a good boxer can frustrate a good slugger, but golovkin is a good boxer himself and so what we want to see is whether he has the ring craft to get anything through ward's defence. with the size disadvantage it will be an uphill battle, but he'll certainly be the most dangerous opponent that ward has faced regardless

You're right GGG is a well rounded boxer/puncher and applies calculated pressure.

I just think Ward is the cagey/craftier fighter a great example of a ring general. Not to mention having his own physical advantages mainly size and very good hand speed.

I just don't see how GGG beats him at this point.

[M Bison]

Andre Ward doesn't fight GGG he is too scared besides we all know Golovkin would KO him easily, Ward wont be allowed to headbutt and clinch as much good night hype job Ward.

[GOD-FR33]

Ward.......

Ward by decision or possible stoppage. He is too BIG for GGG. PERIOD.

[mannyman]

Andre Ward doesn't fight GGG he is too scared besides we all know Golovkin would KO him easily, Ward wont be allowed to headbutt and clinch as much good night hype job Ward.

How have you got 18 power rep points with that kind of comment is beyond me.

[M Bison]

How have you got 18 power rep points with that kind of comment is beyond me.

He doesn't share the same opinion as me
You seem really bothered about rep points, poor guy.