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Is GGG a hard puncher?
Golovkin is able to stiffen up on punching impact, using something called “effective mass.” The hardest punches are thrown at mid range, due to something called the ‘length-force’ relationship.
Which fight is better GGG or Canelo?
Judge Dave Moretti scored the fight 115-113 for Golovkin. The second judge, Don Trella saw it leveled at 114-114. The third judge, Adalaide Byrd, had a scorecard in favor of Alvarez by an inexplicably wide margin of 118-110 (or, 10 rounds to 2).
Why is Gennady Golovkin so good?
He’s very relaxed, with brilliant footwork, and he’s always balanced to throw punches. He judges distance extremely well and can cut off the ring better than anybody. If you try to win from round one to twelve, it’s unlikely you’ll last the distance with someone like Golovkin.”
Did Triple G really beat Canelo?
In front of a sell out crowd of 21,965, the fight was again not without controversy as Álvarez defeated Golovkin via majority decision after 12 rounds. Álvarez was favoured by judges Dave Moretti and Steve Weisfeld, both scoring the bout 115-113, the third judge Glenn Fieldman scored it 114-114.
Did GGG win the first fight?
The fight lived up to the hype and was both an entertaining battle and incredibly close. However, fans were left unsatisfied with a split draw. Judge Dave Moretti scored the fight 115-113 for Golovkin while Don Trella saw it even at 114-114.
Who landed the most jabs in the GGG vs Canelo fight?
By CompuBox. Gennady Golovkin was the busier fighter and landed 9 of 30 jabs per round. GGG landed more punches in 10 of 12 rounds. Canelo Alvarez landed 42\% of his power shots.
How did Canelo beat GGG Golovkin?
Alvarez was more active, showed good footwork, and landed the harder shots while Golovkin was trying to get his feet wet. Hale : A more aggressive Canelo let his hands go and found success with well placed counterpunching and body shots. Putting GGG on his back foot was also key. Still, GGG landed with the jab. Not enough to take the round.
How many power punches did Gennady Golovkin land against Canelo Alvarez?
GGG landed 32\% of his power punches after landing 46\% in his previous 13 fights. Gennady Golovkin and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez settled for a draw after a pressure-packed middleweight title bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
How do gggg and Canelo Alvarez’s jabs compare?
GGG is using the jab to gauge distance while Alvarez is using it for power. 11:15 p.m.: Alvarez didn’t look at Golovkin when the referee was giving his instructions, while Golovkin stared right into his rival’s eyes. 11:09 p.m.: Comparing demeanor’s in their ring walks, Alvarez is more relaxed than Golovkin.