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it's an exciting fight
jacobs is sort of a glass cannon. it'd be edge-of-seat stuff, although GGG would be the favourite
jacobs is sort of a glass cannon. it'd be edge-of-seat stuff, although GGG would be the favourite
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I believe he is. Anyone having an issue with this fight is lying and trollingComment
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Loeffler met with Haymon yesterday, so hopefully numbers were discussed and a decision can quickly be made.
Loeffler said he has begun talks with Jacobs for what would be an intriguing fight. Jacobs’ co-manager Keith Connolly said Jacobs wants the fight and doesn’t have a problem fighting Golovkin on HBO.
Golovkin has an exclusive contract with HBO and thus the potential of a huge audience on a network TV bout isn’t a possibility.
Loeffler spoke to Al Haymon, Jacobs’ manager, on Tuesday. Haymon doesn’t speak to the media, but Connolly said “we’re optimistic” the fight can be made.
He said he’s heard either December or January, but if the date turns out to be Dec. 10, Jacobs would be ready then.
“We’re in discussions right now and Danny, unlike a lot of others, is very eager to fight Triple-G,” Connolly said. “Believe it or not, Danny believes he can beat him, especially after seeing what impact Kell Brook had on him.
“Danny’s quote to me was, ‘I saw all I needed to see in the Kell Brook fight to know I can beat Triple-G.’ ”
Venue and network doesn’t seem to be an issue for Jacobs as long the financial offer is solid. Connolly said Jacobs, who is from Brooklyn, would prefer to fight at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, which is highly interested in the fight, but venue isn’t a deal breaker.
“We’re waiting to hear the financials, and we’re waiting for the powers-that-be, Al Haymon, Tom Loeffler, HBO, to work out the particulars,” Connolly said. “If the fight isn’t made, it’s not going to be our side, I’ll tell you that. Danny isn’t going to fight for shekels; he’s been making a pretty good living and if he’s going to fight a significant bout like this on HBO, he wants to be paid for it, but he clearly wants this fight.”
Loeffler said he believes Golovkin-Jacobs would be a major fight because it pits what he calls “unquestionably No. 1 against No. 2 in the middleweight division,” against each other.
“We’re going to look to make the best possible fight for Gennady at each point,” Loeffler said. “Our preference is to fight Canelo next. But if that’s not possible, we’ll go right down the list. Jacobs is the next guy and that’s an attractive fight. We will do whatever we can to make that fight. The thing is, Gennady wants to fight the best and he wants to fight often. And as always, that’s what we’ll look to do, keep him active and keep him involved in the best fights we can make.”Comment
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I mean jacobs is a tall fighter with long reach, great speed and big power. If he doesnt provide a challenge to GGG, well, thats a testament to GGG's skills and ability.Comment
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Not only is he a threat...I say he will destroy Golovkin.
If Brook had Jacob's power GGG would be in our thoughts and prayers.Comment
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if jacobs enters the ring in perfect shape and do a perfect match, yes...otherwise he is going to get broken in there...and the rant will be the same as always...he a bum doe, had a loss doe.Comment
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No complaints from me about Jacobs fight but you're damn right I got on Golovkin for fights like Wade and Monroe. I'm not sure why you wouldn't.Comment
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It's impossible to know really. We know GGG has the power to ko Jacobs, but what we don't know is how he'll do with someone with the skill, speed and power of Jacobs. You can't exactly use a Lemuiex or Stevens as a go to go because they're not Jacobs. He seemed to deal with those guys power just fine but Brook's speed seemed to give him issues.
Look at Pacquiao vs De La Hoya. Many said it was too big of a challenge and Pacquiao would get destroyed. Not exactly the case at all once we saw what happened.
Look at Maidana vs Mayweather. Was supposed to be an open and shut case that Mayweather would thoroughly outclass him. Yet it turned into one of Mayweathers most difficult fights.
I could see Jacobs catching him early and being called the Cinderella Man. I could also see GGG catching him early. I consider it a big challenge.
One thing I do know for sure is if GGG wins within 24hrs there will be a thread "Wow, GGG's best win is a cancer survivor. Pathetic." I'll put money on that.Comment
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