This weekend, Saul Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin finally face off for Middleweight supremacy. Here's what some of the sport's brightest have to say about this weekend's critical showdown. Danny Howard (The Boxing Tribune): It's a mix of Canelo peaking at the right time and Golovkin starting to show wrinkles in his game that suggests some wear and tear, but shouldn't matter … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Saul Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin: The Boxing Tribune Preview
There’s no better time than the present when it comes to a great fight, and while time may have passed for the most optimal time to make Saul Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin, chances are we are going to get one hell of a fight for the Middleweight title this weekend. Golovkin has been on top of the Middleweight division since his grand arrival to the United States over five … [Read more...]
The WBSS: The Future of Boxing Is Now?
By Robert McCluskey For a long time, boxing was in decline and arguably is still in a very fragile state. The arguments for how this has come about differ widely depending on who you speak to, from blaming subscription based viewing only (Sky, Boxnation) right through to it being culturally objectionable. One thing that most will agree on though, boxing could be on its way … [Read more...]
David Berry of TheFightGuys Picks Canelo/GGG
Each time I consider the tone and tenor of this fight, I see a different outcome. On one side, you have Canelo as the younger, arguably fresher fighter. He's improved with every fight, his combination punching is second to none, and his defensive skills are no longer a secret. On the other side, you have Golovkin, who despite being the undefeated fighter, has appeared … [Read more...]
Howard’s End: The Anonymous Rise and Public Fall of Roman Gonzalez
Imagine, if you will, that Terence Crawford made his TV debut last month against Julius Indongo when he became the first undisputed champion in any division in nearly a decade. While those who really have a beat on the pulse of the sport would know who he was, the great majority probably wouldn’t care, and why would they? Here was this guy coming essentially out of nowhere … [Read more...]