The superiority of the Kazakh fighter Gennady Golovkin was once again evident in the fight to defend the title of middleweight champion, International Boxing Federation (IBF) version, when he defeated American contender Dominic Wade by technical knockout in the second round.
The short time that the fight lasted, played at the historic Forum in Inglewood (California), had no other interest than seeing the great physical condition in which Golovkin, 35, is, and the devastating punch that he maintains with both hands, but especially with the right.
Golovkin, who had already hit Wade with a left hook in the first round, landed a right-handed flyby in the second that struck down the American hopeful by sending him to the canvas for the third time.
Wade put up courage and stood up, but the referee of the fight determined that he was not to continue or receive a more devastating punishment.
The bets were met; They were 50-1 in favor of Golovkin, and the Kazakh fighter, who resides in the United States, did not fail anyone.
As soon as the fight was over, Gennady Golovkin asked the Mexican champion Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez to bet on a fight between the two and, if not, give him the crown he owns from the World Boxing Council (WBC) so that he can unify everything The titles.
“Canelo” Álvarez will expose his title on May 7 when he faces Britain’s Amir Khan. If he wins then he will have to face Golovkin, but the promoter of the Mexican fighter, the legendary Oscar De la Hoya, has so far not wanted the confrontation between the two.
Golovkin holds the titles recognized by the World Boxing Association (WBA), the IBF and the International Boxing Organization (IBO).
The Kazakh fighter, who remained undefeated, left the mark at 35-0, with 32 wins achieved on the fast track.
While Wade, who also entered the fight undefeated, lowered it to 18-1 and 12 wins by knockout.
“The power of his fists is real, he is a great champion” acknowledged Wade at the end of the fight. “The blows he places are devastating” .EFE
Golovkin defeated Wade by TKO in the second round
