Golovkin vs Monroe Jr - Preview - Tale of The Tape
By Quitano Sat, May 16 2015
- Gennady Golovkin W Willie Monroe Jr L - TKO 6
middleweight
Willie Monroe down threes times in the fight.
One of today’s most feared and exciting boxers Gennady Golovkin returns this week to take on the southpaw Willie Monroe Jr.
Gennady Golovkin enters the fight a huge favorite. Many see this fight as nothing more then another building block for GGG's record. Willie Monroe Jr is the style of boxer that is made for Golovkin. Monroe will elude Golovkin for a few early rounds, using lateral movement and jabs to keep him at away. This will not work long as GGG will start to close the distance and got for the kill. Golovkin need to do what he always does and it will be a short night.
Fighting out of Ithaca, New York, Willie Monroe Jr. is coming off of a 10RD UD win over veteran Bryan Vera. He has quick feet, good defense, and a lot of experience. Monroe need to use lateral movement and jabs to keep away Golovkin. He need to do this all night and be in the best shape of his life. This is key to the fight. Once he lets GGG inside Monroe will be looking up at the lights.
Gennady Golovkin By KO
