| |
|
UNDEFEATED GENNADY GOLOVKIN FACES SKILLFUL WILLIE MONROE JR ON SUNDAY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 14 May 2015
One of the most exciting fighters today who stands and fights and doesn?t run or grab his opponents, Kazakhstan?s undefeated Gennady Golvkin defends his WBA, IBO and WBC Interim middleweight titles against skillful Willie Monroe Jr in Inglewood, California on Sunday, Manila Time in a fight to be telecast over Solar Sports beginning with the undercard bouts at 9:00 a.m.
Super Sport of South Africa believes that Golvkin?s reputation as boxing?s new ?hitman? comes under scrutiny again when he faces Monroe Jr.
The popular 33 year old Kazakh fighter is undefeated in 32 pro bouts, 29 of them within the distance but is expected to have a rough time against the 28 year old southpaw Monroe Jr.
However the consensus is that Golovkin will retain his belts and reinforce his image as a merciless finisher.
The task won?t be easy as Monroe Jr who has won 19 fights, six inside the distance with only one loss to Darnell Boone in March 2011.
Monroe who is ranked No. 2 by the WBA enjoys a slight height and reach advantage and was impressive in beating Brian Vera in his last fight in January this year.
In May 2014 Monroe Jr won the vacant WBA and WBO North American titles when he ended the unbeaten run of Brandon Adams while Golovkin has shown outstanding form in beating Osumanu Adam in round seven, Daniel Geale in in round three, Marco Antonio Rubio in round two and Martin Murray in round eleven.
It is expected that should Golovkin win impressively fight fans will call for a showdown against one of the big names in boxing, possibly including Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
THE RING 6: OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER FOR TEOFIMO LOPEZ VS. SHAKUR STEVENSON
, Sat, 31 Jan 2026Legendary Soccer Player Sergio Ramos to make professional boxing debut
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 31 Jan 2026Weigh-In Results: Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou
, Sat, 31 Jan 2026Teofimo vs Shakur Fight Analysis
By Ralph Rimpell, , Sat, 31 Jan 2026Rohan Polanco-Christian Gomez Welterweight Showdown Canceled
, Sat, 31 Jan 2026NEWCASTLE WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND FIGHT NIGHT RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS MURTAZALIEV AND KELLY CLASH FOR WORLD TITLE
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026Boxers Make Weight for Brico Santig’s Exciting 21-Bout Promotion in Thailand (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 30 Jan 2026“It’s time for TSABZ to shine” Get to know Tanaka Saburi as he retuns March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2026
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines: WCM Nika Juris Nicolas is Ready to Fight
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 30 Jan 2026PFDA Grass Nationals in Tagum on June 5-7
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 30 Jan 2026Press Conference Notes: Puerto Rican Star Xander Zayas Ready for Saturday's Hometown Unification Battle against Abass Baraou
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026PFDA Grass Nationals in Tagum on June 5-7
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 30 Jan 2026‘THE RING 6’ TEOFIMO LOPEZ VS. SHAKUR STEVENSON PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026NEWCASTLE PRESS CONFERENCE: WHAT WAS SAID AS JOSH KELLY AND BAKHRAM MURTAZALIEV ARE KEPT APART AFTER HEATED FACE-OFF
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026Weights From ProBoxTV’s ‘Flores vs. Castillo’ at Live! Casino Hotel Maryland
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026WAPA Deportes Confirmed as Puerto Rican Broadcast Home for Saturday’s Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou Title Unification Showdown
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026Legendary Panamanian Juan Carlos Tapia will be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Fri, 30 Jan 2026Manny Pacquiao Promotions Announces Additional Matchups for Saturday, February 28 Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026SWERVE TV STRIKES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO EXPAND PREMIUM BOXING CONTENT
, Fri, 30 Jan 2026Leuenbergers to join IRONMAN® 70.3 Davao
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 30 Jan 2026Open Workout: Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou Prepare For Saturday's Unification Showdown in Puerto Rico
, Thu, 29 Jan 2026Cabrera-Zapata Kicks Off All Star Boxing's 2026 Season
, Thu, 29 Jan 2026Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines: Cash prizes, FIDE rating at stakes this Sunday
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 29 Jan 2026IBP Fun Run & Family Day on February 15
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 29 Jan 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
