You don't go from Murray, Stevens and Rubio to that roster of hof's. Golovkin doesn't yell "hustle and workrate" to me and that's a lot of what gave Toney trouble. I'd love to see Golovkin crack that half smirk as Toney repeatedly came off that high shoulder with that rockabye 6 inch counter and uppercut. He might get his hair messed up. If Toney comes in bs free and in shape he would keep Golo spinning in corners. Hopkins was a different animal at early 160 than the feint and clinch sniper we've seen over the last number of years. I think he'd chew Golovkin up over 12. Even before the bell rings, these two in particular would bring a tenacious confidence and fight hype in event lead up that Golovkin has never come close to seeing.

I like Golovkin but he does remind of a guy who has room service brought to him regardless of meal. Toney and much more so Hopkins were the guys digging through the dumpster out back for a while. No matter the reason, Golovkin needs a dog fight in a high profile before we really no what is there. He's done nothing but win and win impressively but those mentioned are seriously deep waters compared.