Feb

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

Fans from around the globe share their thoughts and enthusiasm on the official announcement of the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao super fight, and on Gennady Golovkin’s 19th consecutive stoppage victory against teak-tough Martin Murray, in this week’s massive Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

Feb

Gennady Golovkin keeps buzz going with Martin Murray stoppage

by Doug Fischer

The buildup to Gennady Golovkin’s WBA middleweight title defense against Martin Murray was overshadowed by the hype of the Mayweather-Pacquiao announcement but the undefeated puncher rekindled his buzz with another stellar stoppage victory on Saturday in Monte Carlo.

Feb

Gennady Golovkin stops Martin Murray in 11

by Michael Rosenthal

Gennady Golovkin stopped Martin Murray 50 seconds into the 11th round Saturday in Monaco, Golovkin’s 19th consecutive knockout.

Feb

Gennady Golovkin 159.8 pounds, Martin Murray 159.9

by Tom Gray

Gennady Golovkin weighed 159.8 pounds on Friday for his WBA middleweight title defense against Martin Murray, who weighed 159.9. The pair will battle it out on Saturday, at the Salle des ├ëtoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Feb

Martin Murray says he’s paid the price ahead of Gennady Golovkin duel

by Doug Fischer

Two-time world title challenger Martin Murray has left no stone unturned during a torturous training regime which has readied him for the biggest fight of his life against WBA middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin on Saturday in Monte Carlo.

Feb

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share thoughts on Gennady Golovkin’s middleweight title defense against Martin Murray, the British challenger’s merits, and what should be next for GGG in this week’s Monday mailbag; plus rants on Danny Garcia, Billy Joe Saunders, a Tyson-Frazier mythical matchup, and an email from Dougie’s wife.

Jan

One month out: Gennady Golovkin 172, Martin Murray 169

by Lem Satterfield

Gennady Golovkin and Martin Murray hit the scales on Wednesday to comply with a WBC mandate that its 160-pound division boxers (Golovkin holds an interim title) weigh no more than 176 pounds 30 days prior to their scheduled fight.

Dec

Gennady Golovkin begins camp for Martin Murray

by Doug Fischer

WBA middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin has opened training camp in Big Bear Lake, California, for his Feb. 21 defense against Martin Murray in Monte Carlo, according to a press release from K2 Promotions, which represents the sport’s premiere puncher.

Nov

Gennady Golovkin puts Miguel Cotto atop his wish list

by Lem Satterfield

Gennady Golovkin already has a fight against Martin Murray on Feb. 21 to focus on, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t thinking of the same names we all are: Cotto, Ward, Alvarez and Chavez Jr.

Oct

Gennady Golovin-Martin Murray set for Feb. 21

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin will defend his WBA belt against British contender Martin Murray on Feb. 21 in Monte Carlo, promoters Ron Berman of Golden Gloves and Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions announced on Saturday.