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WBN has learned of a DAZN double-header in place for the return of former middleweight king Gennady Golovkin.

The big-punching Kazakh is on the verge of making his debut for the streaming service following the signing of a multi-million dollar contract.

‘GGG’ is set to warm up for a trilogy fight with Canelo Alvarez in September against recent ‘The Contender’ winner Brandon Adams.

Golovkin needs a victory following a draw, win and loss in his last three outings. That mixed bag came of the back of one of the most formidable runs in 160 pound history.

Opponent Adams, 29, saw off Tyrone Brunson, Ievgen Khytrov, Eric Walker and eventually Shane Mosley Jr. in the final of the popular TV series on Epic.

Prior to taking The Contender crown, Adams had suffered a loss to ex-world super-welterweight title challenger John Thompson.

Landing the Golovkin fight is a huge turnaround in Adams career over the past ten months.

Before entering The Contender, Adams had contemplated retirement and hadn’t fought in almost three years after the Thompson disappointment.

With many questioning how much Golovkin has left, the opportunity is massive for Adams to continue building his rejuvenated reputation.

DAZN will now televise a huge night of boxing, the details of which will be made public shortly.

In the co-feature, Demetrius Andrade is set to defend his WBO middleweight strap against Maciej Sulecki.

An accompanying undercard is likely to see many young prospects given the chance to shine. A usual feature on DAZN events of late.

In terms of venue, New York would be the current frontrunner. The likes of San Antonio, Las Vegas and Los Angeles cannot be ruled out at this stage.

I reported the likelihood of this bout several hours ago, based on numerous rumours being spread around the internet. I’m really disappointed the hear this news become a reality.

And as I’ve already previously articulated, I have no doubt that many of the same people who defended Sergey Kovalev's decision to face Vyacheslav Shabranskyy and Igor Mikhalkin, will also aggressively claim that Brandon Adams is a genuine world-beater that thoroughly deserves the opportunity to share the ring with GGG.

In my mind, this is just another Vanes Martirosyan type mismatch! It’s terrible matchmaking to say the least! FFS!

Why are they matching Gennady up with another natural 154lb-er? Surely GGG hasn’t reached the age where he needs “protecting”?

I always thought that a Martiroysan rematch was a realistic possibility.

But Brandon Adams offers about the same level of competition.

Talk about playing it safe.

Garbage card. Not at all surprising. Dazn boxing may break that company.

WBA ranking
1. Gennady Golovkin
2. Kamil Szeremeta
3. Brandon Adams
4. Magomed Madiev
5. Esquiva Falcao
6. Ryota Murat
7. David Papot
8. Maciej Sulecki
9. Jason Quigley
10. Dormedes Potes
11. Patrice Volny
12. Mikalai Vesialou
13. Alfonso Blanco
14. Khasan Baysangurov
15. Andrew Francillette
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WBC ranking
1. Gennady Golovkin
2. Kamil Szeremeta
3. Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam
4. Ryota Murata
5. Billy Joe Saunders
6. Jason Quigley
7. Jack Culcay
8. Yamaguchi Falcao
9. Sergey Derevyanchenko
10. Esquivia Falcao
11. Steven Butler
12. Matt Korobov
13. Luis Arias
14. Gabriel Rosado
15. Immanuwel Aleem
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IBF ranking
1. NOT RATED
2. Jack Culcay
3. Sergiy Derevyanchenko
4. Kamil Szeremeta
5. David Lemieux
6. Ryota Murata
7. Patrick Wojcicki
8. Esquiva Falcao
9. Gerome Quigley
10. Steve Rolls
11. Gennady Golovkin
12. Liam Cameron
13. Patrice Volny
14. Steven Butler
15. Wes Capper
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WBO ranking
1. Billy Joe Saunders
2. Gennady Golovkin
3. David Lemieux
4. Jack Culcay
5. Steven Butler
6. Maciej Sulecki
7. Alantez Fox
8. Brandon Adams
9. Jeff Horn
10. Patrice Volny
11. Liam Williams
12. Luke Keeler
13. Marcelo Esteban
14. Artem Chebotarev
15. Conrad Cummings
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There's plenty of names they could have picked, Should have just foughtKamil Szeremeta

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 09:07Should have just foughtKamil Szeremeta

He's not even the best 160lb-er from Poland.

..I keep wondering how much clout the teams have in the decision-making process these days and who has the final word..

Golovkin fan here.

Won't even bother watching. No excuse for this at all.

Deleted_Scenes wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 10:34 Golovkin fan here.

Won't even bother watching. No excuse for this at all.

It's just dazn not understanding that Americans don't care about boxing. They're offering a great product for those of us that do. Problem isn't the cost anymore, it's the lack of fans.

greg wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 09:20 ..I keep wondering how much clout the teams have in the decision-making process these days and who has the final word..

Gennady is self-managed and self-promoted. He makes all of his own decisions. I feel he did this because his former managers and promoters have exploited him in the past (as per him ceasing to use the services of Maximilian, Hermann, Universum and K2, with one or two of the situations resulting in him filing lawsuits).

If Golovkin agreed to face Adams, he did it for business reasons. I also seriously doubt DAZN would take any unnecessary risks with their newly-signed asset by matching him up against more talented opposition that didn’t attract more subscribers.

In all likelihood this fight will be shot down due to fan backlash.

Golovkin holds no belts anymore so he's not obliged to fight any serious contender.

But after a then unknown Munguia was cast aside, and the choice of Martiroysan was ridiculed, it's hard to fathom why Brandon Adams would be given a thumbs up by the public.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 10:56

greg wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 09:20 ..I keep wondering how much clout the teams have in the decision-making process these days and who has the final word..

Gennady is self-managed and self-promoted. He makes all of his own decisions. I feel he did this because his former managers and promoters have exploited him in the past (as per him ceasing to use the services of Maximilian, Hermann, Universum and K2, with one or two of the situations resulting in him filing lawsuits).

If Golovkin agreed to face Adams, he did it for business reasons. I also seriously doubt DAZN would take any unnecessary risks with their newly-signed asset by matching him up against more talented opposition that didn’t attract more subscribers.

..self-managed and self-promoted or not, it surely has been coordinated with and endorsed by DAZN that happens to foot the bill. Just wondering whose idea it was to fight Adams in the first place...

The poll should have options for which round GGG stops Adams.
I say early in the third.
Adams is little more than a club fighter and an easy mark for GGG.

Perseus wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 11:54 The poll should have options for which round GGG stops Adams.
I say early in the third.
Adams is little more than a club fighter and an easy mark for GGG.

Vote now

dazns whole mw set up is based around guys fighting uninteresting opponents while they are held for a canelo fight

greg wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 11:30

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 10:56

greg wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 09:20 ..I keep wondering how much clout the teams have in the decision-making process these days and who has the final word..

Gennady is self-managed and self-promoted. He makes all of his own decisions. I feel he did this because his former managers and promoters have exploited him in the past (as per him ceasing to use the services of Maximilian, Hermann, Universum and K2, with one or two of the situations resulting in him filing lawsuits).

If Golovkin agreed to face Adams, he did it for business reasons. I also seriously doubt DAZN would take any unnecessary risks with their newly-signed asset by matching him up against more talented opposition that didn’t attract more subscribers.

..self-managed and self-promoted or not, it surely has been coordinated with and endorsed by DAZN that happens to foot the bill. Just wondering whose idea it was to fight Adams in the first place...

I think dazn is thinking that their subscriptions are going to be impacted in a big way by these fights enough to make the big ones. No possible way.

jamamb wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 12:33 dazns whole mw set up is based around guys fighting uninteresting opponents while they are held for a canelo fight

That's why I dropped it. They have very little to interest me.


This poll:

"When does GGG finish Adams?"


Ha ha ha!

SenorPipino wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 08:13 I always thought that a Martiroysan rematch was a realistic possibility.

But Brandon Adams offers about the same level of competition.

Talk about playing it safe.

Prime Martirosyan is much better than Adams.

It's to shake off the ring rust and test G's reflexes.

boxing_rocks wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 12:56

SenorPipino wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 08:13 I always thought that a Martiroysan rematch was a realistic possibility.

But Brandon Adams offers about the same level of competition.

Talk about playing it safe.

Prime Martirosyan is much better than Adams.

Probably. Beat and was in with better fighters.

Both guys cut their teeth at super welter.

Deleted_Scenes wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 10:34 Golovkin fan here.

Won't even bother watching. No excuse for this at all.

If Golovkin cannot take him out inside 4 rounds, then he is definitely past prime. Still, Adams will take savage beating in this, hopefully they pay him enough for that

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 12:08

Perseus wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 11:54 The poll should have options for which round GGG stops Adams.
I say early in the third.
Adams is little more than a club fighter and an easy mark for GGG.

Vote now

Done.

Wondering if making 160 lbs limit is harder for GGG at age of 37 than before. I think it is

Cent0089 wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 18:56 Wondering if making 160 lbs limit is harder for GGG at age of 37 than before. I think it is

He’s always been a natural MW. Usually walks around 170..