Golovkin v Steve Rolls

[Baal]

Who Steve Rolls

[Master]

Golovkin to fight Rolls in New York on June 8

Gennady Golovkin is to return to action against Steve Rolls at Madison Square Garden on June 8.

The former middleweight world champion has not fought since losing his WBA and WBC titles in a rematch with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez last September.

But Golovkin signed a six-fight deal with DAZN last month and the first bout has been booked against Rolls in New York.

Golovkin, who boasts a 38-1-1 professional record, last fought at Madison Square Garden in March 2017 against Daniel Jacobs, Canelo's next opponent after he also signed with DAZN.

Canadian Rolls is undefeated in 19 bouts, winning 10 by knockout, and insists he will be a match for the high-profile Golovkin.

"I want to sincerely thank DAZN and GGG himself for giving me the opportunity to challenge one of the best fighters in the world," he said.

"But let me be clear: I've won national championships and represented my country, and Golovkin is just a man. I'm coming to win this fight and put my name among the best middleweights in the world."

Golovkin added that the New York fans will "see the best" of him.

"I am very excited to be returning to the ring and bringing the 'Big Drama Show' back to Madison Square Garden," he said. "The Garden's fans are fantastic.

"I love boxing and I promise to bring the best of me to everyone who will be watching me in an all-action fight with Steve Rolls. I am very happy that GGG Promotions has a new home at DAZN."

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/gol...215201518.html

[fan johnny]

GGG contract amount was said to be eight figures per fight. While Canelo's was published at $365 for 11 fights. so the money is the same for GGG x 6 fights, it would be $200 million. I think, I get the more fights for Canelo 13 and 6 for GGG because of their age, but GGG only has 196 rounds of getting hit while Canelo is way younger his body has been through 379 rounds of getting hit.

[Baal]

164 weigh

[Spicoli]

164 weigh

Saw that also. Seems really pointless to make this catchweight other than Golovkin trying to soften what is a perceived mismatch. He said he wants Adams to be comfortable . Or he's tip toing up to 168 where Hearn and Canelo tell him to.

[Baal]

Bye Abel. Thought who train new?

[Ron Swanson]

No need to give up 10% when you fight the likes of Steve Rolls, shrewd business move