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Perseus wrote: ↑18 Aug 2024, 07:22 He also didn't fight an inactive old man who is just there for the paycheck.
If GGG were to take the fight he will be showing up to collect an unexpected large payday and that's it.
That's all he did in his last fight........showed up for the payday and made no visible attempt to win.

Noxy wrote: ↑18 Aug 2024, 10:09 GGG = ATG. That's why there are big money fights out there for him whenever he wants. I think he's moved on now though. That was the last I heard.

apollo creed wrote: ↑18 Aug 2024, 07:35

Perseus wrote: ↑18 Aug 2024, 07:22 He also didn't fight an inactive old man who is just there for the paycheck.
If GGG were to take the fight he will be showing up to collect an unexpected large payday and that's it.
That's all he did in his last fight........showed up for the payday and made no visible attempt to win.

Big money are much,much better when you are healthy. Its easy to comment sitting in an armchair in front of the computer. G gave us some top-notch action packed fights.

squiggy wrote: ↑19 Aug 2024, 17:04 Crawford still green above 147. At least GGG's age and ring rust offer more counterbalance to any weight challenge Crawford faces. Canelo is just a bridge too far -- too big and still too effective and strong.

joshj909 wrote: ↑18 Aug 2024, 03:41 GGG loses every round. He looked well and truly past it in his last fight against Canelo two years ago. Stay retired

Perseus wrote: ↑18 Aug 2024, 15:12

apollo creed wrote: ↑18 Aug 2024, 07:35

Perseus wrote: ↑18 Aug 2024, 07:22 He also didn't fight an inactive old man who is just there for the paycheck.
If GGG were to take the fight he will be showing up to collect an unexpected large payday and that's it.
That's all he did in his last fight........showed up for the payday and made no visible attempt to win.

Big money are much,much better when you are healthy. Its easy to comment sitting in an armchair in front of the computer. G gave us some top-notch action packed fights.

He did.
Doesn't change the fact that he showed up to collect a paycheck and nothing else in his last fight.
Anybody that thinks he would do something beyond showing up for a paycheck against Crawford is kidding themself.
I hope they didn't offer enough to get GGG in a ring again.
He doesn't want to be or need to be in the ring but everybody has a price.

apollo creed wrote: ↑20 Aug 2024, 08:56 Yeah G is old and rusty but also Bud is 36 y/o and a possible move up at 160 lbs for a fight against a still tough-hard working fighter like GGG would not be an easy task. Bud was having a tough fight at 154 against smaller version of GGG. I'd like to see this fight and see GGG getting the victory. That would solidify his legacy.

1286809 wrote: ↑20 Aug 2024, 21:04

apollo creed wrote: ↑20 Aug 2024, 08:56 Yeah G is old and rusty but also Bud is 36 y/o and a possible move up at 160 lbs for a fight against a still tough-hard working fighter like GGG would not be an easy task. Bud was having a tough fight at 154 against smaller version of GGG. I'd like to see this fight and see GGG getting the victory. That would solidify his legacy.

Bud will be turning 37 in September.

Golovkin is 42 or 43..?

It should be At least somewhat interesting. Especially the first few rounds, and the last round(If it reaches that point)
I just think that Triple G will likely remain in a very safety first defensive mode, in order to go the distance.
He just might go for the knockout in the 11th and/or 12th round.

It will largely depend on what his take is on Crawford's Punching Power.
I'm sure that he's initially perceiving Crawford to be a very heavy handed/very dangerous opponent.
Triple G will very likely play things very extra cautiously, especially during the first few rounds.
My prediction is Crawford wins by a decision. 7-5, 8-4, 7-5.

apollo creed wrote: ↑21 Aug 2024, 07:02

1286809 wrote: ↑20 Aug 2024, 21:04

apollo creed wrote: ↑20 Aug 2024, 08:56 Yeah G is old and rusty but also Bud is 36 y/o and a possible move up at 160 lbs for a fight against a still tough-hard working fighter like GGG would not be an easy task. Bud was having a tough fight at 154 against smaller version of GGG. I'd like to see this fight and see GGG getting the victory. That would solidify his legacy.

Bud will be turning 37 in September.

Golovkin is 42 or 43..?

It should be At least somewhat interesting. Especially the first few rounds, and the last round(If it reaches that point)
I just think that Triple G will likely remain in a very safety first defensive mode, in order to go the distance.
He just might go for the knockout in the 11th and/or 12th round.

It will largely depend on what his take is on Crawford's Punching Power.
I'm sure that he's initially perceiving Crawford to be a very heavy handed/very dangerous opponent.
Triple G will very likely play things very extra cautiously, especially during the first few rounds.
My prediction is Crawford wins by a decision. 7-5, 8-4, 7-5.

You miss one important thing. G's style ages much better, while Bud's style don't ages that well, plus the weight and the age of almost 37. IMO G's sledgehammer jab, chin and his overall strength are still there.

1286809 wrote: ↑21 Aug 2024, 08:20

apollo creed wrote: ↑21 Aug 2024, 07:02

1286809 wrote: ↑20 Aug 2024, 21:04

Bud will be turning 37 in September.

Golovkin is 42 or 43..?

It should be At least somewhat interesting. Especially the first few rounds, and the last round(If it reaches that point)
I just think that Triple G will likely remain in a very safety first defensive mode, in order to go the distance.
He just might go for the knockout in the 11th and/or 12th round.

It will largely depend on what his take is on Crawford's Punching Power.
I'm sure that he's initially perceiving Crawford to be a very heavy handed/very dangerous opponent.
Triple G will very likely play things very extra cautiously, especially during the first few rounds.
My prediction is Crawford wins by a decision. 7-5, 8-4, 7-5.

You miss one important thing. G's style ages much better, while Bud's style don't ages that well, plus the weight and the age of almost 37. IMO G's sledgehammer jab, chin and his overall strength are still there.

Isn't Triple G's style quite the Predominintly Brawler style though..?

Whereas Bud's style seems to be inherently that of a technical counter puncher, and a heavy handed one at that...

"BHop" is obviously the proverbial prototype of "The Ultimate Aging Well style of a Boxer", and he had a Very Counter Punching based approach, along with being a highly proficient clincher.

Terrance can obviously be naturally great at clinching up, if need be, since he's actually an avid proficient wrestler aside from being a very successful boxer. He's got a legitimate wrestling background. This is a huge bonus for him as a boxer because like I stated, it'd make him naturally great at clinching tactics if they need to be applied/incorporated, if the situation arises in any of his boxing bouts.

apollo creed wrote: ↑22 Aug 2024, 09:34 nope, even at his age G is a very strong mofo. Bud has never faced a very strong-big fighter like GGG. People forget that 27 prime Canelo could not defeat a 35 GGG, even with judges like Byrd and Trella! Bud had problems against a B level 154 pounder with only 10 pro fights against some stiffs. Keep that in mind. There are weight classes for a reason and Bud is gonna be 37.