Curtis Stevens Makes a Statement

[Rantcatrat]

Curtis Stevens has arrived. He called out Golovkin prior to his fight with Saul Roman, and after icing Roman (see below), once again called him out.


To keep it all in perspective, Roman was moving up in weight to 160, and entered the fight having been knocked out 7 times before, BUT still, he is a good competitor, and I thought this would go at least a few rounds.

Stevens has been stopped before, and has been out-boxed by Andre Dirrell and Jesse Brinkley. At the same time, Golovkin has not faced a puncher like Stevens yet. In my opinion, Stevens still needs a signature win. He doesn't have a Macklin, Rosado, or even Proksa on his resume. However, with all the noise he's made about fighting GGG, it would be nice to see him step into the ring with him.

Golovkin's people appear ready to make the fight. Will Stevens step up? How do you guys see a fight in November between Stevens and Golovkin playing out?

[p4pking]

No doubt Stevens can punch and make for excitement, but Golovkin hardly fights like he's hiding a dodgy chin and I wouldn't expect much two way action there. GGG mid round TKO I'd expect, but I really don't care to see the fight happen. Golovkin-Quillin is about the only fight I'd clamour for at 160.

[Rantcatrat]

No doubt Stevens can punch and make for excitement, but Golovkin hardly fights like he's hiding a dodgy chin and I wouldn't expect much two way action there. GGG mid round TKO I'd expect, but I really don't care to see the fight happen. Golovkin-Quillin is about the only fight I'd clamour for at 160.

Golovkin needs to clean out the division, much the way Sergio has. Stevens is a natural target when considering that.

I like the middleweight division right now. I would like to see Martinez-Golovkin, Martinez-Quillin, Golovkin-Quillin, Golovkin-winner of Geale/Barker, and Quillin-Stevens, even Quillin-Mora, although I expect some backlash there.

[p4pking]

That's true, he doesn't have many other scalps to go after. I hope Martinez can return to form, but I suspect he's not going to be the fighter he was a few years ago. If he recovers well and still wants Golovkin that fight would need to get made and fast, would be awesome.

For me Stevens would be a lot more live in a match with the winner of Barker-DeGale, although I doubt that fight makes sense for anyone involved. And so you should receive backlash, for wanting to see Mora fight anyone

[IamInuit]

That's true, he doesn't have many other scalps to go after. I hope Martinez can return to form, but I suspect he's not going to be the fighter he was a few years ago. If he recovers well and still wants Golovkin that fight would need to get made and fast, would be awesome.

For me Stevens would be a lot more live in a match with the winner of Barker-DeGale, although I doubt that fight makes sense for anyone involved. And so you should receive backlash, for wanting to see Mora fight anyone

That was impressive. Is it December yet? Starving for points I took him as a long shot upset. Thought Stevens might fold under pressure. Just wanted to get my feet wet my first Saddo challenge and instead I'm drowning.

Interesting read here.

Team Golovkin Discuss Stevens Fight, Lewkowicz Jabs

[Rantcatrat]

That's true, he doesn't have many other scalps to go after. I hope Martinez can return to form, but I suspect he's not going to be the fighter he was a few years ago. If he recovers well and still wants Golovkin that fight would need to get made and fast, would be awesome.

For me Stevens would be a lot more live in a match with the winner of Barker-DeGale, although I doubt that fight makes sense for anyone involved. And so you should receive backlash, for wanting to see Mora fight anyone

That was impressive. Is it December yet? Starving for points I took him as a long shot upset. Thought Stevens might fold under pressure. Just wanted to get my feet wet my first Saddo challenge and instead I'm drowning.

Interesting read here.

Team Golovkin Discuss Stevens Fight, Lewkowicz Jabs

That's a bit crazy that they offered Murray more money than he got for Martinez and he turned down the fight.

[Tam Seddon]

That would be a great fight if it happens. Great knockout that was.

[Beanflicker]

1) That was a hell of a punch.

2) Anyone who openly calls out the nastiest fighters in boxing has my respect.

[Tam Seddon]

@martinMurrayBox: For people asking-the reason I'm not fighting GGG is cuz I wasn't made an offer. Apparently I knocked back a load of money #Bollocks

Murray posted this tweet !