Where was the snap in Golovkin's punches?

[darius45]

In all his previous fights or at least the ones from recent memory, GGG would always have this snap when he delivered a big power punch. He'd get into into position, plant his feet, and deliver a snapping cross with thunderous power. You could feel it from the other side of the tv screen. But here tonight in the Brook fight, his punches seemed relatively "lighter", like he wasn't generating all the torque that he is able to. Just bum rushing Brook and throwing with abandon... which was enough, but still.

[TouchofDeath]

In all his previous fights or at least the ones from recent memory, GGG would always have this snap when he delivered a big power punch. He'd get into into position, plant his feet, and deliver a snapping cross with thunderous power. You could feel it from the other side of the tv screen. But here tonight in the Brook fight, his punches seemed relatively "lighter", like he wasn't generating all the torque that he is able to. Just bum rushing Brook and throwing with abandon... which was enough, but still.

I think it seems that way because most of GGG's opponents have given him quite a stationary target once he cuts off the ring. I.e. a lack of head/upper body movement.

Brook was sliding and riding a lot of the shots on the ropes, giving the impression that GGG's punches were less crisp, compared to when he lands cleanly. That being said, it looks like Brook's got some broken parts of his face now. Golovkin's body work was real sharp and crisp too.

[Motorcity Cobra]

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[Monaco Slim]

Boxing fans are really annoying today, he's never had a big snap or a huge load up before throwing, his punches are a powerful blunt force.

[ShoulderRoll]

I think it seems that way because most of GGG's opponents have given him quite a stationary target once he cuts off the ring. I.e. a lack of head/upper body movement.

Brook was sliding and riding a lot of the shots on the ropes, giving the impression that GGG's punches were less crisp, compared to when he lands cleanly. That being said, it looks like Brook's got some broken parts of his face now. Golovkin's body work was real sharp and crisp too.

I agree with this.

Also Brook's welterweight speed made Golovkin look slow and plodding by comparison. GGG's saving grace is that he has ferocious punching power.

[darius45]

Boxing fans are really annoying today, he's never had a big snap or a huge load up before throwing, his punches are a powerful blunt force.

It was Hopkins who first brought it up in the commentary.