Golovkin (36-0, 33 KO’s) didn’t want to sit around for something which may not take place, went to take a fight many feel is the tougher contest when he defends his lineal middleweight titles against WBA champion Daniel Jacobs (32-1, 29 KO’s) on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
“GGG” is on a tear, knocking out 23 consecutive opponents. He is also coming off a vicious knockout of welterweight champion Kell Brook in September.
Jacobs is also on a roll, knocking out 12 consecutive foes since his lone loss to Dmitry Pirog in 2010.
You rarely get to see the two best boxers in their respective divisions square off and we get that on Saturday evening at the ‘World’s Most Famous Arena."
A win by Golovkin makes the probable Alvarez fight more lucrative and continues on his path to be regarded as the best middleweight of all-time. If Jacobs emerges the winner, he will capture superstar status and rank among the best middleweights in the world.
Here’s everything you need to know about Golovkin vs. Jacobs:
What time does GGG vs. Jacobs start?
The pay-per-view portion of the card begins at 9 p.m. ET. Golovkin and Jacobs are expected to enter the ring about 11:30 ET.
What TV channel is airing GGG vs. Jacobs?
You can watch Golovkin vs. Jacobs only on HBO pay-per-view.
Where can I watch GGG vs. Jacobs online?
You can watch Golovkin vs. Jacobs on BoxNation.
Who is fighting on the undercard of GGG vs. Jacobs?
— Junior Bantamweights: Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-0, 38 KOs) vs. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (41-4-1, 38 KOs), 12 rounds, for Gonzalez’s WBC Junior Bantamweight Title — Junior Bantamweights: Carlos Cuadras (35-1-1, 27 KOs) vs. David Carmona (20-3-5, 8 KOs), 10 rounds — Lightweights: Ryan Martin (17-0, 10 KOs) vs. Bryant Cruz (17-1, 8 KOs), 10 rounds
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