Gennady Golovkin v Ryoto Murata

[Master]

Gennady Golovkin thinks his experience will give him the edge in his world middleweight unification bout against Japan's Ryota Murata on Saturday.

Kazakhstan boxer Golovkin, who turns 40 on Friday, will be fighting for the first time since December 2020.

Murata's WBA title is on the line, as are Golovkin's IBF and IBO belts.

"There are advantages and drawbacks with age," said Golovkin. "I see all the changes as positive. I get smarter - age gives me an additional edge."

Golovkin has 41 wins, one draw and one defeat from his 43 professional fights and added: "I've been in boxing pretty much my entire life.

"I feel in top form and if there is demand, if there are interesting offers, you'll continue to see me in the ring.

"I've achieved a lot and learned a lot during my career. I feel very comfortable in my current position."

Murata, 36, won Olympic gold in London 2012 but has only fought 18 times as a professional, with 16 wins and two losses.

The fight, which is expected to start at 12:00 BST on Saturday, was scheduled to take place on 29 December, but had to be delayed because of coronavirus restrictions.

"It is going to be a top-class fight and of course this is the fight that warrants fans' attention, to say the least," said Golovkin.

"Both fighters are power punchers, both fighters are dangerous and I would say it's totally unpredictable how it might play out."

A win for Golovkin could lead to a third bout against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, the only man to defeat him as a professional.

Many felt Golovkin edged a September 2017 meeting only for the result to be a controversial draw, before Mexican Alvarez had his arm raised 12 months later with a tight points decision.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/61011703

[TIC]

So you are pushing a narrative and want people to be outraged on something you do not believe yourself Tic.

Makes perfect sense.

i didn't push the narrative. you can find examples of it in threads on this forum. i'm ENCOURAGING double standards

There, fixed that for you.
Double standards my ass. Nobody is calling out Murata for fighting an old GGG, because nobody thinks Murata is P4P #1.
Consequently Murata isn’t getting paid what Canelo is.
It’s all about levels.

was canelo considered p4p number one when he fought ggg? the point you are missing is that the narrative by some was that canelo waited for ggg to get old before fighting him

I think you’re over egging the pudding to deflect away from the real Elephant in the room. (As usual)
There wasn’t massive indignation when Canelo and GGG fought the first time, I think the majority were just glad to see the fight get made.
However , the Elephant in the room is that NOW , Canelo has no need to mention GGG and give the idea oxygen. But you already know that’s the point , don’t you?
So , generally , people didn’t mind Canelo/GGG 1
People don’t mind GGG v Murata, because it’s competitive.
People DO mind talk of Canelo/GGG 3 . Because Canelo has moved on , has more relevant challenges, and there is absolutely no need for the fight.

i never said there was massive indignation when canelo fought ggg the first time. there were claims though that canelo had waited out ggg. i agree the majority were just glad to see the fight get made. i also agree that there are more relevant challenges but i see nothing wrong with canelo fighting a two belt unified champion next

[Master]

The fight is about to start and it is 1pm over here.

[Master]

First round Triple G jab landing hard already. Murata trying to land the big right hand. Slow start from both.

1 nil Golovkin

[Master]

Murata trying to go for the body and landing the right hand in the 2nd forcing Golovkin back.

1-1

[Master]

Golovkin lands hard and heavy in the 3 rd round but Murata comes back himself. Golovkin forced back Triple G.

2-1 Murata

[Master]

Murata is trying to make Golovkin feel old by pushing him back and it looks tough for him.

2-2

[Master]

Golovkin lands bombs on Murata who is taking them and fighting back. Golovkin looks tired and fighting in burst.

3-2 Triple G

[Master]

Golovkin knocks out the mouth peice of Murata and beating him in the 6th. Both look tired.

4-2 Golovkin

[Master]

Golovkin finally getting on top in round 7 and beating up Murata.

5-2

[Master]

Golovkin forcing Murata on the ropes and beating him up in round 8. Golovkin in control now.

6-2

[TIC]

had to be stopped. ryoto is a tough guy. ggg took over from about round four or five

[Master]

Golovkin destroys Murata in round 9 battering around the ring. Murata fighting back bravely but he had nothing left.

Ninth round stoppage.

[Ron Swanson]

Is this TIC guy ever genuine or purely fanboy?

does this ron guy support nazi affiliates?

Spreading Russian propaganda will get you killed. Be careful scumbag

[TIC]

Is this TIC guy ever genuine or purely fanboy?

does this ron guy support nazi affiliates?

Spreading Russian propaganda will get you killed. Be careful scumbag

so not denying it?