StubHub Center, Carson, California-- Gennady Golovkin (31-0, 28 KOs) did as expected in stopping limited blue collar fall guy Marco Antonio Rubio (59-7-1, 51 KOs) in front of an adoring Southern California crowd on HBO Saturday night. From the moment it was signed, the only mystery in this middleweight title bout was regarding which round the well-traveled Mexican would … [Read more...]
Foregone Conclusions: Golovkin vs. Rubio
by Tim Harrison WBA middleweight Champion Gennady Golovkin (30-0,27 KOs) puts his title on the line this Saturday night, and makes his West Coast debut at the same time. Marco Antonio Rubio (59-6-1, 51 KOs) lines up across the ring and will be making his third run at a middleweight title. HBO will televise, with Nonito Donaire’s title defense against Nick Walters serving as … [Read more...]
Rubio Can’t Make Weight for Golovkin Bout, Loses WBC Belt and 100K
Marco Antonio Rubio was unable to make the 160-pound middleweight limit Friday afternoon at the weigh-in for Saturday's bout with Gennady Golovkin and will, therefore, lose his WBC interim title on the scales. Should he defeat WBA middleweight champ Gennady Golvkin at the StubHub Center, both the WBC interim and WBA world titles would be declared vacant. Meanwhile, Golovkin, … [Read more...]
The 10 Most Intriguing Fights Left for 2014
2014 is three-quarters finished and, in many ways, it has been every bit as disappointing as 2013 was exhilarating. However, even though there are just about three months left in the year, hope is not lost for a year-saving finish. In the three months remaining of 2014 there are some key divisional bouts scheduled as well as some important developmental fights for young, … [Read more...]
GGG: Stalking Cotto means Crushing Rubio First
While WBA middleweight titlist, Gennady Golovkin pursues next-level stardom and a shot at becoming the man at 160, Mexican tough guy and perennial contender, Marco Antonio Rubio, has been under the impression for quite some time that he was next in line for a shot at becoming the division’s lineal champ. Back before WBC middleweight champ Sergio Martinez was signed to face … [Read more...]