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3 Keys to Victory for Gennady Golovkin

Vladimir Lik provides 3 Keys to Victory for WBA and IBO Middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, who takes on Willie Monroe Jr. this Saturday at the Forum in Inglewood, California.

2. Go to the Body

Gennady Golovkin Matthew Macklin - Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Photo by Joe Camporeale/USA Today Sports

Golovkin is a devastating body puncher and, when facing a southpaw like Monroe, Golovkin may look to go to the body early to make a statement.

In his last fight against Martin Murray in Monte Carlo, Golovkin made a statement right off the bat by landing a hard right to the body, sending Murray down. Although Murray managed to get back up, he protected against future body shots from Golovkin knowing full well another clean shot would have probably ended the fight.

Landing a clean shot on Monroe’s body can help Golovkin extend his knockout streak as it will be difficult for Monroe to withstand it.

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