The referee ended the fight between Gennady Golovkin and Daniel Geale an the end of the third round after a massive left hook from GGG sank Geale for the second time.
Gennady Golovkin wins by TKO.
The replay shows that Geale landed a massive right which Golovkin answered with a HUGE right which did the damage and followed it with the left hook.
It was a great shot. Geale told the ref he couldn’t go on.
In his post-fight interview, Golovkin claims Geale is a great fighter and thanked him for the opportunity. Golovkin also called out every middleweight belt holder but requested Cotto first.
Geale didn’t have a post-fight interview.
Golovkin is a fantastic fighter. It’s time for him to take on the full range of top-tier fighters and hopefully continue his run.
I think there is grounds to either call it off or let it continue. It looked to me like the ref was happy to go on with it but he asked Geale and got his answer.
Geale is a good fighter, I just don’t think he could comprehend how great Golovkin actually was.
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New York’s Madison Square Garden is going to erupt as the big-hitting Kazakhstani dual belt-holder, Gennady Golovkin puts his WBA and IBO Middleweight World Titles on the line against Daniel Geale.
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“GGG” is the big hitting Kazach while “The Real Deal” is the poster boy of Australian boxing and two time former champion. It’s going to be a hell of a fight.
Golovkin, at 31, has over 300 amateur fights and 29 professional bouts to his name. At the professional level he is undefeated with 26 KOs, and is currently on a 16KO streak.
He has made a large impact on the US boxing scene over the last two years by beating a series of quality contenders and fringe fighters, the likes of Curtis Stevens and Matthew Macklin. If he can put Geale away early he will cement his position for some top-tier fights and start focusing in on a chance at the current WBC and The Ring Middleweight title holder Miguel Cotto.
Geale, at 33, has been one of the most promising Australian fighters of the last decade and is only the third Australian ever to fight at the Garden.
He has easily beaten the local market and achieved the near-impossible task of beating two German champions, by points, in Germany. However his loss last year to Darren Barker was a real set-back for Geale and he is yet to stamp his authority on the American scene.
Although his path will most likely be longer, if Geale can get a victory over Golovkin this weekend he will have earned a second chance with the American market.
This weekend will actually be the second encounter for these two fighters with Golovkin having beaten Geale convincingly by points (15-3) at the amateur level in the 2001 East Asian Games in Osaka, Japan. Neither fighter recalls the bout, clearly indicating how little of a role it will play in this weekend’s fight, but Geale has attributed it, in-part to the reason for his development and success on the world stage.
The undercard has the potential to out-shine the main event on Saturday as Mike Perez faces off against Bryant Jennings in what could possibly be the best fight the heavyweight division has seen in years. Jennings out of Philadelphia and Perez the Cuban-Irishman are both undefeated and seen as the future and possible redemption of the heavyweight division.
How Golovkin can win: Push forward early, cut the ring off at the turn and force Geale into the corner. Geale has a slight reach advantage and can move so keep the space between them short, lay the foundation in the opening rounds by attacking the body and getting Geale to drop his guard.
Golovkin can match Geale for speed and footwork so taking the fight in phases to show how well rounded he is will appeal to the judges and the crowd. Geale will be fighting for the points so open and close each round just in case.
Golovkin notable fights:
Curtis Stevens W TKO 8
Mathew Macklin W TKO 3
Nobuhiro Ishida W KO 3
Gabriel Rosado W TKO 7
Kassim Ouma W TKO 10
How Geale can win: Avoid the flurries, use his ring-generalship to dictate the fight and control the speed throughout the rounds.
Stick and move to draw Golovkin in and then attack from the backfoot. His best chance will be through creating space, countering with combinations and pushing the fight out into the championship rounds.
Utilising a one or two punch retaliation won’t work and will be interpreted by the judges as running. Geale traditionally fights better in the later rounds and Golovkin has never had to go the distance so questions exist around GGG’s endurance.
Geale notable fights:
Garth Wood W Rnd 6
Darren Barker L SD 12
Anthony mundine L SD 12 and W UD 12
Felix sturm W SD 12
Sebastian sylvester W SD 12
Roman Karmazin W TKO 12
Prediction:
Golovkin TKO
Perez UD
Credit to Aaron O’Brien for assistance with the above preview.
Graeme Cross
Roar Guru
Gav: To give you some insight, Andre Ward started fighting at 10 or 11 I think, he lost 5 amateur fights at the start of his amateur career but then went undefeated from about 1998 until he turned pro. He won a gold medal at the olympics in Greece. Since turning pro he hasn't been defeated. He's fought some quality competition. Look him up online. He's a great fighter. The problem is he's having contract issues right now so has only fought twice in about 2 years. Hopefully he gets it sorted and doesn't end up a "what could have been" story.
Gav
Guest
Yes, small lapse in Geales guard after landing that counter was enough for Golovkins shot to get through. After landing such a strong counter punch, you would expect it to have an affect..... I watched Geales post fight interview and he was v disappointed in that lapse. I watched some YouTube footage of Cotto.......he is going to duck Golovkin for as long as he can I bet. I think Golovkin would destroy him. Don't know anything about Ward I'm afraid, not that up on it.
Graeme Cross
Roar Guru
Gav: the most heartbreaking aspect of the fight is that Geale landed, quite possibly the best punch of his career just before he got knocked down. The timing is a bit unfortunate for GGG as the division is pretty thin compared to previous years. Having had such a long break, you don't even know if Ward would be much competition right now. He's probably going to be left with no choice but to go up in weight where he will constantly be at the disadvantage due to the size differences. It will be interesting to see if his power can transfer up again. He has made a huge impact as every sports news outlet, online forum, radio show and podcast has been talking about the fight. One consistent throughout all of the coverage though has been that no-one is taking anything away from Geale. He is still considered a top 10 or even a top 5 Middleweight anywhere in the world right now.
Gav
Guest
Simply amazed at how good / strong Golovkin is. I only saw the highlights but seeing him walk through some highly skilled boxing and big counter shots that Geale layed on him......then knock Geale silly......unbelievable! Geale is world class, but Golovkin is in another realm. Just watched the below highlight reel of Golovkins knock outs prior to Geale.......serious stuff! http://m.hbo.com/boxing/fights/2014/golovkin-vs-geale-07-26/
Jim McJannett
Guest
Harry Smith's below words are totally correct . Daniel appears a real good bloke and a loving family man. Daniel was soundly beaten but certainly not disgraced. The very fact that he was sufficiently game to step in ring with the Kazakhstan fighter underlines that. There are a number of top rated pugilists that seem to avoid him and his fistic prowess.. Daniel is quoted as saying that he hopes for a rematch. Again his courage shines through, but is this a wise wish? As Daniel has a wife and children he loves, then I urge him to quit, it's hard, but I would not like to see a rematch and see the Tasmanian lad used as a punching bag. I have witnessed -close up- punch drunk fighters, one was a good mate, another was an ex- champion who had fought some of the best in the business. Prior to the punishing Joshua Clottey contest Daniel told Anthony Mundine to throw in the towel. In so saying I trust that Daniel will now find time for reflection. Time, as they say, shall tell.
harry smith
Guest
To Daniel the real deal you are a credit to yourself and your family. Mate does anything else matter
Johnno
Guest
If you watch the Tyson V Buster Doiglas fight replay on youtube, you will see in Buster Douglas a very impressive fighter, and underrated. He was 192cm 6 foot 3 about 115kg really athletic and muscular build. Similiar build to Holyfield. He lost to holyfield got KO'D, but wasn't in the shape 6 months later when he fought him. He was messed up in the fight game, stuffed around by promoters and trainers who took his cash, but he could fight had alot of natural talent, just was messed around, like Tyson in a way, ahd a poor support team around him. But talent wise, Buster Douglas was top notch, athletic, a natural boxer,a bit of a glass jaw, but fluid fighter, and Tyson had the same problems with him as he had with,Holyfield and Lewis. I read about Buster Douglas after watching the replay, and many says he was undderated, and poorly managed. But for the Tyson fight he was switched on really well prepared, and he beat Tyson.
Brad B
Guest
Yes that is a pretty hard call to predict who will beat him. If he remains fit I would say no ome will touch him within 2 years. I could be wrong it might be 5 years when he is 37. Who knows hey? I thought Pacman was good but I think this bloke GGG tops all I have seen in boxing. Best regards Brad
Brad B
Guest
Hi Jim, Of course the future takes it's toll on fighters. Kids in shopping trollies will may well be the next future champions. But to mention a sport that is heavily conrtolled by the octopus and to mention Douglas in the same league as great fighters is something I cannot fathom. Buster Douglas was hardly able to knock a magget off a chop. How much money was won on that fight when Tyson was in his prime???? Look at Jack Johnson and Willard in the old days. Jack was shieliding the sun out of his eyes while lying on the canvass so he could be beaten to stay in America. I will say I think the most corrupt sport in history has cleaned up to somewhat but when it comes to history, like Douglas and Tyson, I am sure you will agree that was a money staging affair? Cheers Jim Brad
Graeme Cross
Roar Guru
You have to remember that the middleweight division is currently spread pretty thin. Geale isn't a slob, he's a serious contender in that division. A few years ago it was overcrowded but a lot of the fighters who made up the pack are now too old or moved on. I think it's going to be hard to say who will beat him. I thought Martinez was going to beat Cotto. I also remember thinking Manny was invincible. Golovkin right now looks like he is going to be one of the elite. When the time comes for him to move though, it might be a different story.
Brad B
Guest
Thanks Graham, Is there any one you can see that can come close to matching GGG? I personally can see no one in the near future within 2 years matching him. Which is a big call but I think this bloke is just the elite. Geale gave him a pretty good right cross and he responded with a better with a right with the KO punch. You could see Daniel's jaw wobble when that right connected and that was power and I reckon that would have knocked out quite a few heavyweights as well.. Reminds me of the punch that Marquez put on Manny. I feel sorry for Geale because after the quick split second he landed that punch he must have felt so good landing it then only to realise he is waking up off the canvass. Golovkin can not only give a punch but can cop one. According to Gart Woods Geale hits hard. But I credit Daniel Geale who will always go down in my book as a good Ozzie fighter who went OS to fight the best. Cheers Graham Brad
Frankie Hughes
Guest
Sergio Martinez is also looking to get a rematch against the whoever holds the WBC title after he confirmed he's fighting on. Golovkin is too much risk and very little reward for anyone at present. Saul Alvarez would fight Gennady Golovkin IMO, but I doubt Oscar de la Hoya would want his cash cow getting brutally beaten.
Jim McJannett
Guest
When asked who out there did he think might beat Mike Tyson? Costantino (Cus) D'Amato, trainer and father by adoption of Mike Tyson who answered something along the following lines: "I reckon it's some kid who right now is being pushed about in a shopping trolley by his mother.." Old Cus was incorrect, Douglas saw to that, but nevertheless I know how that old trainer felt. I feel likewise about Golovkin. I have followed the "sweet science" since I was a kid aged around six or seven and now I am in my twilight years, looking back over that long span of time I can honestly say that GGG is something very special indeed. He is the best all-round equipped fighter of his weight I have seen in decades. Even at this stage he would, if we could wind back the clock, give Ray Robinson a run for his money. I may have to eat my words, for as Graeme writes, "There are never any guarantees in the ring" but it will take a lot to stop the train that fights beneath the Kazakhstan bunting. Experience, ring-craft, speed, power, self confidence and ambition are a combination difficult to overcome. Triple G has the total gamut. .
Graeme Cross
Roar Guru
Frankie all the possibilities right now are fantastic. I would love to see Cotto v Alvarez. I'm sure Cotto loves being the common factor of all these high potential fights too.
Frankie Hughes
Guest
Cotto won't be fighting Golovkin. Golovkin would destroy Cotto inside 2 rounds. Golovkin might have to might at super middleweight as there aren't many options for him at middleweight. Cotto will fight Saul Alvarez, and will lose.
Graeme Cross
Roar Guru
Johnno, it is definitely an option. Don't be fooled by a static weight recording, fighters fluctuate for fights all the time and often walk around at a much different weight to what they fight at. Freddy Roach was hanging around watching GGG for the first time specifically to see if he was a possibility for Cotto in December. Cotto holds one of the middleweight belts that GGG wants to unify the division and he has the name and reputation GGG would love to have on his resume. Soliman is a possibility too. GGG called him out if he couldn't get Cotto. I'm not sure GGG will go down. He would more likely go up although he will be at a distinct height disadvantage then and his power will have less impact. After Cotto though I guess there are questions as to how long he can stay at middleweight. He might be forced to move up.
Johnno
Guest
Golovkin V Cotto i'm not so sure Graeme. After checking up the stats Golovkin weighs around 77kg is 178cm, Cotto is only 169cm 69kg. It's a big height difference not sure there in the same weight division. Tyson gave up lots of height to Lewis and Holyfield, look what happened. But they were all heavyweights anyway, as was Leapai v Klitschko. Mayweather is about 173cm and weighs in at 68kg, maybe thats a closer fight. Mayweather has the speed, and experience. Roy Jones was 180cm 88kg. Calzaghe V Golovkin would of been good. Calzaghe is 180cm, 79kg. Carl Froch and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr , are options for GGG, too. Sam Soliman the aussy maybe, he's tough as they come and won a world title, he might be an option but GGG would be too fast for him.
Graeme Cross
Roar Guru
There are never any guarantees in the ring and Geale is a good fighter so he always had a fighters chance. But Golovkin is just an all-round fantastic fighter. After the second round I think it was clear Geale wasn't going to see many, if any of the later rounds. He was fighting well, just didn't have the power or speed for Golovkin. I can't remember who said it, but last year someone pointed out how the art of cutting off the ring was disappearing from boxing but Golovkin is one of the last show it's impact when done well. They were 100% correct and Golovkin showed that today. If he keeps on going with this trajectory, he could be looked back on as the boxer of his generation. The prospect of Golovkin vs Cotto is amazing. It has endless possibilities around it like De La Hoya v Mayweather or Lewis v Tyson both had before their fights. It has all the ingredients to become fight of the year.
Patrick Effeney
Editor
Just catching up on this now - thanks for the coverage Graeme. Great job. Good to relive the fight this way. I'm taking it from the updates that this was a fight Geale clearly wasn't going to win. Is that a fair thing to say?
Graeme Cross
Roar Guru
Brad, that's a good point. He's gone 10 rounds once before against Ouma. A time will come where someone will push him to points outside of 8 rounds though. He looks to have everything needed to do that comfortably too, but we'll see what other boxers develop.