How Popular Is Golovkin? Forget PPVs, Let's not Troll, How Popular Is He?

[Redd Foxx]

I think he's one of the most popular. Maybe 3rd in the US behind Canelo and Manny. Actually, he might be behind Cotto too.
Career-wise, he's coming up to a wall because he's getting older, but has failed to impress in terms of opposition. Taking tougher fights at the END of your career is a dangerous thing.

I think he'll end up with a Calzaghe legacy (without the national backing of proud countrymen). He'll be seen as a guy who was very talented and exciting to watch, but never truly impressed. I know some people will say GTFO because Joe at least beat Kessler and Hopkins who are well above GGG's resume, but still, I think the general sentiment will be the same.

[Lester Tutor]

No one cares about Australia.

the guy might have point doe. UFC and Rousey getting knocked in Aussie homeland... American style

[!! Shawn]

He speaks 4 languages and is on a huge KO streak.

Globally, he is probably the most popular boxer at the moment.

[Lester Tutor]

Day in the life of SugarKaineHook

6:45am - wakes up to alarm, picks up phone, searches "Golovkin news", writes down notes of everything Golovkin related.

8:45am - finishes notes. Compiles a list of Golovkin threads to make on NSB.

11:45am - 17 threads submitted. 280 posts. Need something to eat.

12:45pm - checks mail for unemployment. Nothing. Maybe tomorrow.

1:00pm - time to make multiple Golovkin YouTube videos. Lots of editing.

4:45pm - finished fourth Golovkin video. Time to upload.

6:30pm - checking NSB comments. Frantically replying, fu ck these Golovkin fans man, why can't they all hate them like I do? I'll convince them if I keep posting. I'll show them.

8:15pm - time for a break. Haven't ate since breakfast, going to eat, kick back and relax on the sofa, pop in some Golovkin DVDs and chill.

11:45pm - gathered so much information watching Golovkin fights, interviews and Tom Loeffler & Sanchez interviews. Tske notes for tomorrow's threads and YouTube videos.

12:15am - totally beat, going to call it a night. ::rubs one out quick to Golovkin workout video::

6:45am - alarm goes off. Golovkiiiiiiiiiiiin!!!

actually I haven't done as much Golovkin videos as of late, but thanks for reminding me. I"m usually the pimp at making those videos. don't tempt me!

and lastly, consider yourself fortunate to have never made the race bait or offensive racist remarks list. i doubt any of these alts are yours... btw, and honestly... if you're game to answer, but have you ever written "it's because he's a non-black fighter..." in any response to my posts?

[Combat Talk Radio]

You're missing an option. "Cab driver" - because that's what people would think he is in airports.

[boxinggod101]

No one cares about Australia.

U should travel the world a but it would open ur eyes and make u smarter.

To answer TS question, right now I think hes top 5

[Jsmooth9876]

Top ten,,, probably the most well known guy that can't A-side a major fight..

Floyd
Manny
Canelo
Cotto
Marquez
Klitchko

Are the most recognizable stars in boxing

Ok now take out the 2 retired guys and I think GGG is in that group... Also, Cotto, klitchko and Manny are all on their last couple fights most likely..

So it's Canelo, GGG, and everyone else basically.... Think about the divisions and who can you say is more well known? None of the small guys, 130-135 nobody, 140 Broner is popular and Crawford is coming up, 147 Garcia,Thurman not in GGG level of popularity, 154 nobody close, 160-168 nobody,175 Ward and Kovalev but they're not that popular, cruiser- nobody... Heavyweight you have guys from all over the globe who are popular amongst their people... Joshua, Fury,Klichtko,Wilder..all varying in popularity..

[Szef]

Day in the life of SugarKaineHook

6:45am - wakes up to alarm, picks up phone, searches "Golovkin news", writes down notes of everything Golovkin related.

8:45am - finishes notes. Compiles a list of Golovkin threads to make on NSB.

11:45am - 17 threads submitted. 280 posts. Need something to eat.

12:45pm - checks mail for unemployment. Nothing. Maybe tomorrow.

1:00pm - time to make multiple Golovkin YouTube videos. Lots of editing.

4:45pm - finished fourth Golovkin video. Time to upload.

6:30pm - checking NSB comments. Frantically replying, fu ck these Golovkin fans man, why can't they all hate them like I do? I'll convince them if I keep posting. I'll show them.

8:15pm - time for a break. Haven't ate since breakfast, going to eat, kick back and relax on the sofa, pop in some Golovkin DVDs and chill.

11:45pm - gathered so much information watching Golovkin fights, interviews and Tom Loeffler & Sanchez interviews. Tske notes for tomorrow's threads and YouTube videos.

12:15am - totally beat, going to call it a night. ::rubs one out quick to Golovkin workout video::

6:45am - alarm goes off. Golovkiiiiiiiiiiiin!!!

Sounds about right.

[-Kev-]

I'm not too sure, I think it's like this: Active fighters in the world:

Top 15 spots

Pacquiao
Canelo (Big seller via Mexican fanbase)
Cotto
(JMM?)
Joshua (biggest seller in England)
DSG
Bradley
GGG
Tied: Ward, Kovalev, Wilder, Wlad, Fury, Thurman
Tied: Haye, Broner
Tied: Brook, Khan
Tied: Porter, Lara, Crawford

Things will start changing up after November, and since GGG is getting exposed as someone who doesn;t take challenges, he will drop in popularity

[Sugar Adam Ali]

Ok now take out the 2 retired guys and I think GGG is in that group... Also, Cotto, klitchko and Manny are all on their last couple fights most likely..

So it's Canelo, GGG, and everyone else basically.... Think about the divisions and who can you say is more well known? None of the small guys, 130-135 nobody, 140 Broner is popular and Crawford is coming up, 147 Garcia,Thurman not in GGG level of popularity, 154 nobody close, 160-168 nobody,175 Ward and Kovalev but they're not that popular, cruiser- nobody... Heavyweight you have guys from all over the globe who are popular amongst their people... Joshua, Fury,Klichtko,Wilder..all varying in popularity..

Even if you take away all the semi-retired guys, Golovkin is still nowhere near their name level..

He may be top 5 current guys, but that's just how far boxing has fallen.. A decade ago guys that were the 5-10 biggest draws were much bigger than ggg is today