Thread: macklin v GGG

i see this as a similar situation as when bute fought froch

bute was looking good knocking everyone out and froch was seen as the underdog despite being the man who had been in the ring with much the better quality

there are a few differences tho

Froch is generally harder than macklin
GGG hits harder than bute

i think macklin has a much better chance in this than a lot of people are making out

That time my money was on Froch
This time my money is on GGG

I think Macklin has the ability to put him under pressure which will make it interesting. I still think Golovkin looks like a fighter that could crumble when things go against him. However, I also wouldn't be surprised if Macklin was bombed out early, Golovkin really does look a sicko puncher.

Originally Posted by Fenster

I think Macklin has the ability to put him under pressure which will make it interesting. I still think Golovkin looks like a fighter that could crumble when things go against him. However, I also wouldn't be surprised if Macklin was bombed out early, Golovkin really does look a sicko puncher.

sitting on the fence?

Haha - I'm terrible for that.

I think Golovkin will iron him out inside 8 rounds. I just hope Macklin puts him under it, to see how Golovkin reacts, before getting flattened.

Under dog? I have Macklin as favorite.


GGG hasn't fought nearly the same quality. His best scalp? Gzregorz Proksa probably.

Originally Posted by Vendettos

Under dog? I have Macklin as favorite.


GGG hasn't fought nearly the same quality. His best scalp? Gzregorz Proksa probably.

yeah he hasnt really fought anyone

he's looked very good tho

proska is a good fighter with potential and it was a walk in the park

Macklin wont try to pressure Golovkin, he will be cautious like he was vs Sergio and perhaps moreso. As soon as he opens up he leaves himself vulnerable to the counter attack of the more powerful, quicker man and he gets taken out.

I dont see his fight lasting too long.

Originally Posted by erics44

Originally Posted by Vendettos

Under dog? I have Macklin as favorite.


GGG hasn't fought nearly the same quality. His best scalp? Gzregorz Proksa probably.

yeah he hasnt really fought anyone

he's looked very good tho

proska is a good fighter with potential and it was a walk in the park

Yh mate, Proksa was literally my favorite fighter, until he came to my country fora fight and was out pointed by Kerry Hope, a middle weight with 1 knockout on his record in 23 fights

Matthew gets hit to much and will be right there in front of him but GGG will be right there also. I'm eager to see if he can grind one out. Should he prevail I hope Barker deals with Geale and then gets a shot at the indestructible one.

Golovkin late stoppage or points win.

GGG blasts a very game Macklin out by round 5, should be a tear up

You're not suppose to bring a knife to a gun fight. Macklin doesn't have the firepower to beat Golovkin. This should end sooner than the Proksa fight

Originally Posted by Vendettos

Under dog? I have Macklin as favorite.


GGG hasn't fought nearly the same quality. His best scalp? Gzregorz Proksa probably.

Haha Macklin fav you crazy bastard. Whos Macklins best scalp? Asikainen? Varon? Proksa is still better then them. Id love to see Macklin do it but Golovkin beats him in every department, strenght, speed, boxing skills, experience.

While I greatly admire Macklin and he is my favourite British middleweight ahead of Barker and Murray, he is going to get ruined by GGG after taking on a prime Martinez. I am looking forward to this fight.

Not knowing alot about either young man I think Mack acquited himself against Sergio very well and deserves props for chasing him all over the ring! GGG I've seen twice and he looks pretty well schooled and he seems to have heavy hands as advertized!
I know that GGG has excellant supervision and his team is a well prepared unit!! I'm hoping for a hard fought bout and I'm leaning towards GGG to win and to stop Mack around the 6th! Ray.