Comments Thread For: Sanchez: Golovkin Only Goes To 154 For Mayweather

[Raonic]

That's probably true. You're right. But you can't use that logic to defend GGG's choices because then Cotto and Canelo could avoid GGG all of their careers and still become mega stars with tons of paydays.

I don't defend all his choices (or other fighters) but I do my best to understand them (for example, I think he should face Ward at 168 instead of 164). If he's facing a limited budget, then of course I'm not going to bash him for not fighting Ward or Lara instead of Monroe since neither him or Ward/Lara would ever accept that fight purse.

[JaguaresMx]

I don't defend all his choices (or other fighters) but I do my best to understand them (for example, I think he should face Ward at 168 instead of 164). If he's facing a limited budget, then of course I'm not going to bash him for not fighting Ward or Lara instead of Monroe since neither him or Ward/Lara would ever accept that fight purse.

That's fair. But people in here are not fair at all (overwhelmingly) I also like to see how boxing's structures create choices, and go from there.

[Shadoww702]

We should've just banned Khan from boxing too for getting KOed in the first round.

Or practically every fighter who has a lot early in their career.

And GGG should of done the same GOD DAMN thing Pac and Floyd did to Khan.

I get it! He wanted the belt and he'll get another one from Lee when Cotto/Saul tell him to go *** him and his 97PPV fan to go *** themselves!!!

97 PPV fans??? Does ggg even have a fan base??? Or are they just that piss poor???

[Bushbaby]

You're essentially penalising Mayweather for having the cojones to take on a challenge, north or where he's most comfortable, on two separate occasions. It shows you how bias people are as Mayweather fighting at 154lb could just as easily be used to argue that Golovkin should venture into the higher weight divisions.

You're a poster I don't really understand to be honest. You get on fighters grill for not taking on stiff competition, but you elevate fighters who have done next to nothing. You remind me of a hipster, as in you think throwing your support to smaller names makes you a cut above the rest.

Penalizing Floyd?? The ****?? There is no just as easily nothing. Floyd is a 3 time 154lb champ. Period. Therefore since he's been there 3 times already, it is not out of the realm of possibility for him to fight at 154 because he's already done it. GGG has never been to 168. Floyd has bbeen a champion of 154 3 times.

I like fighters that I don't have to make excuses for, like the Punisher ext. I have the ability to call a spade a spade even if it is about a fighter I support. That's what you don't understand. When you guys support someone, they can do no wrong. Example: How the hell can a 3 time champion be too small for a weight he's a 3 time champ in?

[Bushbaby]

You're essentially penalising Mayweather for having the cojones to take on a challenge, north or where he's most comfortable, on two separate occasions. It shows you how bias people are as Mayweather fighting at 154lb could just as easily be used to argue that Golovkin should venture into the higher weight divisions.

You're a poster I don't really understand to be honest. You get on fighters grill for not taking on stiff competition, but you elevate fighters who have done next to nothing. You remind me of a hipster, as in you think throwing your support to smaller names makes you a cut above the rest.

Penalizing Floyd?? The ****?? There is no just as easily nothing. Floyd is a 3 time 154lb champ. Period. Therefore since he's been there 3 times already, it is not out of the realm of possibility for him to fight at 154 because he's already done it. GGG has never been to 168. Floyd has bbeen a champion of 154 3 times.

I like fighters that I don't have to make excuses for, like the Punisher ext. I have the ability to call a spade a spade even if it is about a fighter I support. That's what you don't understand. When you guys support someone, they can do no wrong. Example: How the hell can a 3 time champion be too small for a weight he's a 3 time champ in?

[joseph5620]

I didn't say it matches Wards, I said GGG tried to make a fight that would make their resumes comparable. You laughed, I proved you wrong as usual.

One proposed fight with Froch would not and does not compare Golovkin's resume with Ward's. Win or lose. The only thing you proved is that you're still ******ly delusional.

[AllBoxingAD]

I don't defend all his choices (or other fighters) but I do my best to understand them (for example, I think he should face Ward at 168 instead of 164). If he's facing a limited budget, then of course I'm not going to bash him for not fighting Ward or Lara instead of Monroe since neither him or Ward/Lara would ever accept that fight purse.

The mistake you are making is assuming that budgets cant change regardless of opponent.

Promoters pump money into fights.

Im sorry, im not giving him pass after pass based on HBO's budget.

[Bushbaby]

So lil g should go to 154 WHERE HE HAS NEVER FOUGHT BEFORE?? And fight Floyd and have a SIZE ADVANTAGE? But shouldn't be required to GO TO 168 AND FIGHT WARD BECAUSE HE WOULDN'T HAVE A SIZE ADVANTAGE??

Now how do you want o try and spin that and get bodied? You are saying Floyd fought at three times and should fight the best middle weight at 154? Which he never made the weight and that Middle weight has never fought? But that same middle weight SHOULDN'T MOVE UP TO FACE WARD HIS FIRST FIGHT??? WHY??

He should move to 154 and fight Floyd his first fight there?? BUT NOT MOVE UP TO 168 AND FIGHT WARD HIS FIGHT THERE??

I just bodied you! They should be you for Halloween next year.

You just bodied me? Why? Cause you used capital letters?? You haven't really said anything substantial. You simply made up excuse for a 3 time champion fighting in said weight class. And your excuses weren't even good. LOL, at bodying.

[SchoolTheseCats]

Penalizing Floyd?? The ****?? There is no just as easily nothing. Floyd is a 3 time 154lb champ. Period. Therefore since he's been there 3 times already, it is not out of the realm of possibility for him to fight at 154 because he's already done it. GGG has never been to 168. Floyd has bbeen a champion of 154 3 times.

I like fighters that I don't have to make excuses for, like the Punisher ext. I have the ability to call a spade a spade even if it is about a fighter I support. That's what you don't understand. When you guys support someone, they can do no wrong. Example: How the hell can a 3 time champion be too small for a weight he's a 3 time champ in?

Because he has yet to fight at limit and went back down to 147 afterwards, I have a question why should lil g get a shot at floyd at 154 when has never fought at that weight before to deserve the shot?

[Bushbaby]

Golovkin was willing to face Froch and Chavez jr at 168 but not Ward. Not surprisingly you conveniently left that part out.

Was willing?? What does that mean? If GGG goes to 168 and fights Chavez and or Froch, then I'd expect him to fight Ward there for sure. But since he hasn't moved to 168, has never fought there, speaking on it is a moot point.