Jacobs has an advantage that Golovkin doesn't

[World Champion?]

Not to say this isn't true, but if it were true, then why did GGG try to stop him in the 2nd round?

This is just me, but somebody that you want to give a prolong beating too, after you drop them off a huge double left hook, you don't follow up with it and try to KO them or get a ref stoppage only in the 2nd round. That's just me.

I can't remember if that's what happened or not but I was just offering that up as a possible reason since he directly addressed that question in that interview (at around the 4:00 mark). Maybe if you've seen his response it might answer your question but either way it is hard to tell, until someone can push him to the limit we don't know how much of what he says is true or exagerration.

[Jsmooth9876]

Worked wonders for Khan as well

The funny thing about khan is he's in a neck brace before and after most his fights

[j0zef]

It's a fair point. Danny should be more prepared for the fight than Golovkin.

One thing I never liked about Golovkin is that sometimes he overrides his trainer. Two recent examples - Monroe Jr and Brook. Remember when Golovkin said he was letting Monroe hit him? Sanchez said that it was because Golovkin sometimes loses focus because it's 'so easy to him'. One way or another, I don't think Sanchez approved of that strategy. A trainer never wants to see their fighter take unnecessary punishment. Same thing with Brook, there's no way in hell Sanchez was happy seeing Golovkin absorb that punishment - whether it hurt him or not.

When you compare this relationship to something like Wlad/Emmanuel Steward, or Ward/Hunter, they had nothing but utmost respect for their trainer and never question them during a fight. In a perfect world, that's what you want to see between a trainer and a fighter. The only time the fighter should override the trainer is if he's getting his ass kicked and trainer's advice is obviously not working.

[Elroy The Great]

meh. one has to have the tools to get the job done. the supposed greatest trainer that ever lived (****roach) cant save his fighter if his fighter doesnt have the tools.

i feel dj stands a chance because he has realm power and no fear. he just has to respect 3g, not go in like a raving lunatic.

[CaneloMaidana]

Jacobs is the best middleweight in the world, he has a ton of Russians in his gym and his trainer has faced Golovkin. He's really dangerous.

[Jewish-Reptile]

What I don't understand is not only has Stevens been dropped more than Danny, but he was stopped by a guy that was 19-15 who didn't even train for the Stevens fight before he stopped him.

Secondly, Stevens got dropped and almost stopped by N'dam who is not known for power whatsover.

Stevens was saved by the bell against Jesse Brinkley.

Why was GGG only able to drop him once, but couldn't finish him off like Marcos Primera did? Weird.

His size, his game plan. He shelled up the entire fight took little risk if any at all. That high guard and his lower than usual body GGG had trouble landing the blow he was aiming to land.

Jacobs hasn't that natural awkwardness Stevens had when paired with GGG.

[Madison Boxing]

It may be an advantage. I never really thought about it like that

I am curious as too what kind of neck exercises Rozier has Jacobs doing. You see FMJ and GGG training with the weight around their neck. This would be great preparation for Jacobs to strengthen his neck to take punches.

ah ****, ggg got no chance if jacobs has been working on his neck muscles

[!! Shawn]

Daniel Jacobs' trainer, Andre Rozier, has gone against Golovkin before when Golovkin stopped Curtis Stevens. This is a crucial advantage that can honestly make or break Jacobs' fight particularly his strategy.

What do you think?

It will definitely help him curdle GGG's milk.

[Mr.MojoRisin']

Maybe if Rozier fights him, lol.

What can he do, all he can do is guess cause his "other strategy with a totally different" boxer did not work.

I don't know your experience with boxing but a trainer having experience fighting a common opponent is a huge advantage. Would you score higher on a test that you have seen before and had time to study or a completely original test?

[eco1]

I don't know your experience with boxing but a trainer having experience fighting a common opponent is a huge advantage. Would you score higher on a test that you have seen before and had time to study or a completely original test?

even then, I do not think Jacobs has what it takes to win against Golovkin but a lucky chance.