More exclusive coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy as former world champion Brandon Rios and trainer Robert Garcia gives their thoughts on WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin following his 3rd round knockout over Matthew Macklin
Gennady Golovkin putting in work on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) was electric on Saturday night, stopping highly-regarded contender Matthew Macklin in under three rounds of action after a wicked body shot put the Birmingham native down for the count.
As modest and low-key as a prizefighter as you will find, Golovkin is starting to endear himself to boxing fans with his seek-and-destroy style and destructive power. Macklin had gone eleven spirited rounds with Argentina’s Sergio Martinez a little over a year ago but he simply had no answer for Golovkin on this night.
Speaking with various members of the media after his latest triumph, Golovkin admitted that the Macklin clash was perhaps a little easier than expected. [Click HERE to watch the video]
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On Saturday night, June 29, WBA middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) produced a stellar performance in blowing out the very capable Matthew Macklin. Golovkin’s power was simply too much from the start, as he began breaking down his Birmingham foe with precise shots, ultimately finishing him in the 3rd.
Continue on to the slideshow for more. All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda
Video courtesy of Fightnews.com correspondent Przemek Garczarczyk
WBA middleweight champion ‘GGG’ Gennady Golovkin speaks to reporters following his 3rd round blitzing over the very capable Matthew Macklin inside of Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Golovkin improved his record to 27-0 with 24 knockouts after his latest HBO showcase.
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Chris Robinson goes one on one with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin in Big Bear, California, as he reflects on his childhood days growing up in Kazakhstan, his early interest in boxing, and much more in the first of this 3-part interview…
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HustleBoss.com steps inside of Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, California as WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (26-0, 23 KO’s) puts in work ahead of his HBO-televised clash with former world title challenger Matthew Macklin (29-4, 20 KO’s).
Golovkin meets Macklin on June 29th at the MGM Grand inside of the Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
