On Saturday, September 10, 2016, Gennady Golovkin will defend his Middleweight titles against IBF Welterweight champion, Kell Brook.
The fight announcement came out of nowhere, similar to the way Canelo Alvarez vs. Amir Khan was announced.
Many folks thought that an announcement was imminent regarding a fight between Golovkin and fellow Middleweight Chris Eubank Jr.
Tom Loeffler says when Eubank got cold feet, promoter Eddie Hearn offered the same deal to Kell Brook and he accepted. Regular HBO fight.
— Lance Pugmire (@latimespugmire) July 8, 2016
Many people seem to be giving Brook credit for having the cojones to step and fight the most feared man in boxing.
But, one must wonder what Golovkin can gain from fighting a smaller man, especially given the fact that he criticized Canelo vs. Khan.
Check out some of the reactions from Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Golovkin vs. Brook.
Sept 10th at @TheO2 I will take on the most feared fighter on the planet @GGGBoxing – let’s go UK 🇬🇧 #2weight #2time
— Kell Brook (@SpecialKBrook) July 8, 2016
Brook will get his ass lit by GGG but since it’s GGG it’s ok to take that L. Brook will then be back to fight Spence. Proceed. #boxing
— Raging Babe (@RagingBabe) July 8, 2016
W. T. F. https://t.co/3YPTKy5hGj
— Michael Woods (@Woodsy1069) July 8, 2016
To be fair, Golovkin-Brook will air live on HBO, not HBO PPV. At least they’re not trying to jack people for 60 or 70 bucks for this
— Keith Idec (@Idecboxing) July 8, 2016
For the record, #GGGBrook is 160 limit, no catch weight. Mad respect to @SpecialKBrook for that. #boxing
— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) July 8, 2016
This is the ultimate no-win situation for Golovkin. Imo, they need to start forcing the WBA’s hand now in regards to Jacobs #boxing
— Steve Kim (@steveucnlive) July 8, 2016
@RBRBoxing shout out to Kell Brook wiin or lose because he has the heart to fight GGG unlike many others.
— Crate Digger (@CrateDiggerNVGA) July 8, 2016
Everyone that ripped @Canelo for fighting Khan better be ripping @GGGBoxing for fighting @SpecialKBrook
— 3 Blind Mice Boxing (@3bmboxing) July 8, 2016
This os just as bad as Canelo-Khan if not worse Brook has foight shitty competition. Only has 1 solid/good win.
— EddieBooker4TheHOF (@jrosales13) July 8, 2016
When I found out about #GolovkinBrook pic.twitter.com/Iz1HsYNcSk
— Gabe Rivas (@GabeRivas03) July 8, 2016
*Gets back from work*
*Opens Twitter*
GGG Vs Brook
Me… pic.twitter.com/G3n0qE6f4k
— Boxing Memes (@Boxing_Memes) July 8, 2016
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