GGG vs Lemieux
#1
This is the fight I want!  If you haven't seen Lemieux, you should.  He's even more aggressive than GGG, who mainly trades.  Lemieux will go after you:

Golovkin v Lemieux Can Go Ahead Now Says Loeffler


Following David Lemieux’s all-action win against Frenchman Hassan N’Dam at the weekend, which saw the French-Canadian capture the IBF 160 lb strap, Gennady Golovkin took to his twitter and issued an open challenge to both Lemieux and promoter Oscar De La Hoya, insisting now is the right time – not later – to make a fight between the two heavy-hitting middleweights.
Sadly for the fans it seemed an imminent clash was some way off as De La Hoya spoke out to insist that his fighter was due to fight a mandatory defence later this year that would keep the two punchers apart – at least until 2016.
 
However Golovkin’s promoter, Tom Loeffler has taken to twitter to scotch that notion, insisting the IBF have no problem with Lemieux taking on the big-hitting WBA (sup) champion in his very next outing.
Loeffler wrote;
“IBF confirmed no issue with @GGGBoxing vs @lemieuxboxing in unification fight next, #BestFightingBest let’s do this”
There is only one winner if this fight comes off and that’s the fans. However I do suspect that as far as promoter Oscar De La Hoya is concerned, there is an element of wanting to protect Lemieux where possible for as long as possible, build his profile a little and seek potentially more lucrative match-ups further down the line. Such as a 2016 clash between Lemieux and Mexican star Canelo Alvarez.
Lemieux can be extremely wreckless and still appears to have a question over his 12 round fitness, looking extremely tired at points on Saturday so there will be plenty in the division thinking if they can weather an early storm, then he is very beatable. Especially over the 12 round distance and it appears obvious that a bigger puncher than N’Dam could easily stop him. It’s not like he isn’t there to hit.
It would appear Golovkin and his team are among those who hold such a belief. What a fight it would be!
The ball appears to be with Golden Boy and De La Hoya, who are yet to respond to Loeffler’s assertions.
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#2
Lemieux: If financials are correct, I'll fight golovkin

Article Link - http://www.boxingscene.com/lemieux-if-financials-correct-ill-fight-golovkin--92761#ixzz3e3FzJj5A


By Luke Furman

IBF middleweight champion David Lemieux (34-2, 31KOs) has no problem getting in the ring with WBA/IBO champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (33-0, 30KOs).

Lemieux captured the vacant title on Friday night with a twelve round unanimous decision over Hassan N'Dam, who went down four times in the contest.

There seems to be a conflict of information, with Lemieux's promoter Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy stating that his fighter is unable to face Golovkin until 2016 - because the IBF has ordered Lemieux to first make a mandatory defense. Golovkin's promoter Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions contacted the IBF and claims they are fine with sanctioning a Lemieux unification.

"I will face him, do not worry - but everything should be correct financially. I want to face all of the best opponents in my division because I know I'll beat them. They are strong guys, but I will dominate if I train properly. There are several good boxers at middleweight, but if I train hard there are no limits. Everything depends on the negotiations, but these are the guys that I want to face," Lemieux told TVA Sports.
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#3
Fireworks. Would be fight of the year. That article that I posted said that Lemieux gets tired at times. He throws non-stop punches for 12 rounds, except when he's waiting for his opponent to get off the campus. L'Day? had his moments by going on the attack at times, but it was short-lived. Lemieux's defence is no less porous than GGG's. I love GGG, but he and Lemieux would be an even fight IMHO.
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#4
Sounds like it has all the right ingredients... I'm sold!
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#5
(06-25-2015, 09:32 PM)cranky Wrote: Sounds like it has all the right ingredients... I'm sold!

It will be  good while it lasts. GGG KO win in 2 rounds or less unless he is wanting to get in some extra rounds.
 
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#6
Saw the Lemieux vs Rubio fight. Lemieux was a very different fighter in 2011. Stormy might be right about the result, but there will be fireworks.
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#7
Talk of this one heating up Die.. U may get your wish...
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#8
It's on!

http://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/golovkin-lemieux-on-hbo-ppv-on-october-17th/44153
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#9
Crank it up, cranky! Good find. This one will be good.
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#10
http://www.boxingscene.com/ortiz-stiverne-close-golovkin-lemieux-hbo-ppv--94320
Looking like a good card - I'll be watching
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