Golovkin v Alvarez tactics

[Loynesy]

Agree wholeheartedly with CP. Alvarez would be a fool to try and grab - incidentally I don't think he will. He's never done it before and Golovkin is one of the best inside fighters of his generation - he will eat uppercuts on the way in.

[keithmoonhangover]

Great comments and individual breakdowns
I don't have any more to add, you lot have covered it all
I just find it amusing to find the best GGG Vs Canelo thread in "British and Irish"
Well done folks. No personal attacks, just pure boxing discussion. There is hope..

Now can someone please quote this post and call me a di*khead because this is not normal

Drongo.

[jamesmcdonnell]

I just cant see canelo pushing GGG back. Theres no signs he hits hard enough against a genuine MW. I think hes going to habe to be able to stay in the pocket for stretches counterpunching and make GGG miss to keep him honest. A tough ask.

[keithmoonhangover]

I just cant see canelo pushing GGG back. Theres no signs he hits hard enough against a genuine MW. I think hes going to habe to be able to stay in the pocket for stretches counterpunching and make GGG miss to keep him honest. A tough ask.

I agree. I think Canelo is going to try going in and out.

[jamesmcdonnell]

I just cant see canelo pushing GGG back. Theres no signs he hits hard enough against a genuine MW. I think hes going to habe to be able to stay in the pocket for stretches counterpunching and make GGG miss to keep him honest. A tough ask.

I agree. I think Canelo is going to try going in and out.

I think though that ggg has better footwork. He doesnt appear to be much of a mover GGG, But hes subtly shifting position all the time. I think it will be a chess match the first few rounds, until canelo starts warming up and throwing more shots, once he does he will leave holes that golovkin will punish. Canelo appears to have a very solid chin, not surprisinly given his wide jaw and thick neck. I think down the stretch there could be some very painful rounds for canelo, and id not be surprised if hes stopped on his feet by ref or his own corner throwing the towel in.

[keithmoonhangover]

I just cant see canelo pushing GGG back. Theres no signs he hits hard enough against a genuine MW. I think hes going to habe to be able to stay in the pocket for stretches counterpunching and make GGG miss to keep him honest. A tough ask.

I agree. I think Canelo is going to try going in and out.

I think though that ggg has better footwork. He doesnt appear to be much of a mover GGG, But hes subtly shifting position all the time. I think it will be a chess match the first few rounds, until canelo starts warming up and throwing more shots, once he does he will leave holes that golovkin will punish. Canelo appears to have a very solid chin, not surprisinly given his wide jaw and thick neck. I think down the stretch there could be some very painful rounds for canelo, and id not be surprised if hes stopped on his feet by ref or his own corner throwing the towel in.

That's my take on it as well and I agree 100% about Golovkin's footwork. I think GGG will be on his best behavior, fully focused, not making mistakes and he will get better as the fight goes on. Basically, like was against Lemieux. I'm actually dreaming about the fight and not sleeping because of it.

[jamesmcdonnell]

I agree. I think Canelo is going to try going in and out.

I think though that ggg has better footwork. He doesnt appear to be much of a mover GGG, But hes subtly shifting position all the time. I think it will be a chess match the first few rounds, until canelo starts warming up and throwing more shots, once he does he will leave holes that golovkin will punish. Canelo appears to have a very solid chin, not surprisinly given his wide jaw and thick neck. I think down the stretch there could be some very painful rounds for canelo, and id not be surprised if hes stopped on his feet by ref or his own corner throwing the towel in.

That's my take on it as well and I agree 100% about Golovkin's footwork. I think GGG will be on his best behavior, fully focused, not making mistakes and he will get better as the fight goes on. Basically, like was against Lemieux. I'm actually dreaming about the fight and not sleeping because of it.

Yeah dont get me wrong. I think hell have more success than lemiueux, but i think canelo has been flattered by his physically overmatched opposition.

[Tanzio]

I think though that ggg has better footwork. He doesnt appear to be much of a mover GGG, But hes subtly shifting position all the time. I think it will be a chess match the first few rounds, until canelo starts warming up and throwing more shots, once he does he will leave holes that golovkin will punish. Canelo appears to have a very solid chin, not surprisinly given his wide jaw and thick neck. I think down the stretch there could be some very painful rounds for canelo, and id not be surprised if hes stopped on his feet by ref or his own corner throwing the towel in.

That's my take on it as well and I agree 100% about Golovkin's footwork. I think GGG will be on his best behavior, fully focused, not making mistakes and he will get better as the fight goes on. Basically, like was against Lemieux. I'm actually dreaming about the fight and not sleeping because of it.

Yeah dont get me wrong. I think hell have more success than lemiueux, but i think canelo has been flattered by his physically overmatched opposition.

Good point. Team GingerHead figures that 3G is not that big a step up from the corpse of JCC Jr. They saw how 3G struggled with the size and quickness of Jacobs. They plan on coming in considerably bigger (weight-wise) than 3G and on out boxing 3G with superior speed and boxing. They figure that if Jacobs could take 3G's shots than GingerHead should be able to weather the storm and keep 3G at bay with what they consider better power and chin than Jacobs. They also believe that 3G has regressed.

They have miscalculated.

Jacobs boxed flawlessly and still lost to 3G. Jacobs is bigger, stronger, faster, quicker, more powerful, and at least as skilled as GingerHead.

The Mexican has a chance, but I think that they were goaded by their fanbase, the fear that 3G might lose, and their performances against subpar opposition to take this fight one year earlier than they would have preferred.

I have serious doubts about whether GingerHead could have defeated the versions of Brook and Jacobs that 3G overcame. I have no doubts that 3G would have completely decimated GingerHead's competition of the last year and a half.

[Loynesy]

Why refer to a professional athlete as "Gingerhead"? Your actual points have merit, but that nomenclature makes you sound petty.

[Tanzio]

Why refer to a professional athlete as "Gingerhead"? Your actual points have merit, but that nomenclature makes you sound petty.

It is a nickname, not a political position.

SOGgy
Hitman Jr
3G
Krushedner
Lomassiah
Once Upon A Time
Ramming Speed

Etc.

[youngrell]

Why refer to a professional athlete as "Gingerhead"? Your actual points have merit, but that nomenclature makes you sound petty.

It is a nickname, not a political position.

SOGgy
Hitman Jr
3G
Krushedner
Lomassiah
Once Upon A Time
Ramming Speed

Etc.

Most of those seem harder to type than their actual names/abbreviated names commonly used.

[crusader]

One thing Im sure of is that somewhere Tuan Jim is eagerly hoping that he can start yet another triumphant 'see, GGG hype job' thread. Omg Brook was clowning him and still in with a good shot despite the broken eye! Omg Danny Jacobs just proved beyond doubt that GGG is a fraud!

Agree btw on Canelo fighting physically overmatched opponents (as well as notoriously chinny ones ). It's one reason Im not sold on him having major power at 160....

[Tanzio]

Why refer to a professional athlete as "Gingerhead"? Your actual points have merit, but that nomenclature makes you sound petty.

It is a nickname, not a political position.

SOGgy
Hitman Jr
3G
Krushedner
Lomassiah
Once Upon A Time
Ramming Speed

Etc.

Most of those seem harder to type than their actual names/abbreviated names commonly used.

They are nicknames, not CliffsNotes.

[Counter-puncher]

One thing Im sure of is that somewhere Tuan Jim is eagerly hoping that he can start yet another triumphant 'see, GGG hype job' thread. Omg Brook was clowning him and still in with a good shot despite the broken eye! Omg Danny Jacobs just proved beyond doubt that GGG is a fraud!

[Tanzio]

One thing Im sure of is that somewhere Tuan Jim is eagerly hoping that he can start yet another triumphant 'see, GGG hype job' thread. Omg Brook was clowning him and still in with a good shot despite the broken eye! Omg Danny Jacobs just proved beyond doubt that GGG is a fraud!

Agree btw on Canelo fighting physically overmatched opponents (as well as notoriously chinny ones ). It's one reason Im not sold on him having major power at 160....

that will happen if 3G doesn't spark him within 6.

[Boxerbeetle]

It is a nickname, not a political position.

SOGgy
Hitman Jr
3G
Krushedner
Lomassiah
Once Upon A Time
Ramming Speed

Etc.

Most of those seem harder to type than their actual names/abbreviated names commonly used.

They are nicknames, not CliffsNotes.

Who is Hitman Jr, Crawford? I have no idea who Once Upon A Time and Ramming Speed are supposed to be?

[crusader]

Once Upon A Time is the best one....very fitting

I like 'Sometimes' too (given by Khan)

[Tanzio]

Most of those seem harder to type than their actual names/abbreviated names commonly used.

They are nicknames, not CliffsNotes.

Who is Hitman Jr, Crawford? I have no idea who Once Upon A Time and Ramming Speed are supposed to be?

Keith Once Upon A Time Thurman and Tim Ramming Speed Bradley.

[jamesmcdonnell]

Why refer to a professional athlete as "Gingerhead"? Your actual points have merit, but that nomenclature makes you sound petty.

It is a nickname, not a political position.

SOGgy
Hitman Jr
3G
Krushedner
Lomassiah
Once Upon A Time
Ramming Speed

Etc.

Most of those seem harder to type than their actual names/abbreviated names commonly used.

Its called humour.

[jamesmcdonnell]

That's my take on it as well and I agree 100% about Golovkin's footwork. I think GGG will be on his best behavior, fully focused, not making mistakes and he will get better as the fight goes on. Basically, like was against Lemieux. I'm actually dreaming about the fight and not sleeping because of it.

Yeah dont get me wrong. I think hell have more success than lemiueux, but i think canelo has been flattered by his physically overmatched opposition.

Good point. Team GingerHead figures that 3G is not that big a step up from the corpse of JCC Jr. They saw how 3G struggled with the size and quickness of Jacobs. They plan on coming in considerably bigger (weight-wise) than 3G and on out boxing 3G with superior speed and boxing. They figure that if Jacobs could take 3G's shots than GingerHead should be able to weather the storm and keep 3G at bay with what they consider better power and chin than Jacobs. They also believe that 3G has regressed.

They have miscalculated.

Jacobs boxed flawlessly and still lost to 3G. Jacobs is bigger, stronger, faster, quicker, more powerful, and at least as skilled as GingerHead.

The Mexican has a chance, but I think that they were goaded by their fanbase, the fear that 3G might lose, and their performances against subpar opposition to take this fight one year earlier than they would have preferred.

I have serious doubts about whether GingerHead could have defeated the versions of Brook and Jacobs that 3G overcame. I have no doubts that 3G would have completely decimated GingerHead's competition of the last year and a half.

Brook is an interesting thought. I certainly dont think that hed have smashed brook up. Brook is a big welter who is probably suited to 154. Khan was always chinny, with a leaky defence. Hard to say of course. All hypothetical.

[crusader]

I think Jacobs' speed, length, and movement would've been a nightmare for Canelo

[jamesmcdonnell]

One thing Im sure of is that somewhere Tuan Jim is eagerly hoping that he can start yet another triumphant 'see, GGG hype job' thread. Omg Brook was clowning him and still in with a good shot despite the broken eye! Omg Danny Jacobs just proved beyond doubt that GGG is a fraud!

Agree btw on Canelo fighting physically overmatched opponents (as well as notoriously chinny ones ). It's one reason Im not sold on him having major power at 160....

Considering khan has been stopped at every weight he fought at as a pro, the jury is out at best. Khan would have been well overmatched against GGG and lacks brooks firepower, physical strength and certainly his ability to take a shot.

[Counter-puncher]

I think Jacobs' speed, length, and movement would've been a nightmare for Canelo

116-112 Jacobs, or wider

[CaptainSpacerod]

I think Jacobs' speed, length, and movement would've been a nightmare for Canelo

116-112 Jacobs, or wider

Not in Vegas it wouldn't be

[Counter-puncher]

I think Jacobs' speed, length, and movement would've been a nightmare for Canelo

116-112 Jacobs, or wider

Not in Vegas it wouldn't be

Ha, I meant to add 'whatever the score cards said'