Following the worst period of his career, Gennady Golovkin is on the comeback trail. Golovkin has not gotten over his inability to defeat Saul Alvarez. Canelo tarnished an otherwise perfect boxing betting career record by Golovkin. And there is no doubt that GGG wants another shot at the biggest name in the fight game. In order to get a third fight against Alvarez, Golovkin must move the needle and prove himself worthy. To illuminate everyone wants to fight Canelo which means one must stand apart from the rest. Golovkin had his two chances and must show he is capable.
International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization
World Middleweight Championships
Gennady Golovkin vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 5, 2019 |
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| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York |
| Golovkin vs. Derevyanchenko TV Coverage: | DAZN |
| Golovkin vs. Derevyanchenko Odds: | Gennady Golovkin -470 vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko +375 |
Gennady Golovkin vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko Overview
Namely, Gennady Golovkin is best known for being the unified middleweight champion between 2010 and 2018. GGG is ranked second in the world for the middleweight division. Additionally, he is ranked as the world’s third-best pound for pound boxer. Sergiy Derevyanchecnko is ranked fourth-best middleweight in the world. Both boxers were born in the former Soviet Union. Specifically, Derevyanchenko is Ukrainian and Golovkin is from Kazakhstan.
Tale of the Tape
To begin with, Gennady Golovkin is 37 years old and stands at five feet, 10.5 inches tall with a reach of 70 inches. GGG fights from an orthodox stance. By contrast, Sergiy Derevyanchenko is 33 years old and stands at five feet, nine inches tall with a reach of 67.5 inches. Derevyanchenko fights from an orthodox stance.
Gennady Golovkin Recent Form
Starting with a sports betting record of 39-1-1 is Gennady Golovkin revered as among the best ever. Golovkin has posted 35 knockout wins for his career. Now fighting out of Los Angeles, California, GGG is on a redemption quest. Consider that he fought Canelo to a draw that was followed by a loss to him in the rematch. Between the two fights against Alvarez was a second-round knockout win over Vanes Martirosyan. Last time out GGG defeated Steve Rolls in a fourth-round knockout on June 8, 2019.
Sergiy Derevyanchenko Recent Form
Summing up Sergiy Derevyanchenko has a career record of 13-1. Of his 13 wins a total of 10 have come by knockout. Compared to Golovkin, Derevyanchenko is also trying to recover from a disappointing high-profile fight. On October 27, 2018, Derevyanchenko lost a split decision to Daniel Jacobs in New York. At stake was the vacant International Boxing Federation world middleweight title. Following the loss was a unanimous decision win over Jack Culcay on April 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. As is the case with Golovkin, “The Technician” has to prove himself all over again because of a lost fight.
Gennady Golovkin vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko Free Pick
In this situation, Golovkin is the prohibitive boxing betting chalk based on the long-time record. Not to mention the GGG brand that gamblers and fans still trust. Certainly, Derevyanchenko is a worthy challenger. However, he lacks the championship cache of Golovkin. Most important of all Golovkin is fighting for one more shot at Canelo!
Gennady Golovkin vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko Free Boxing Online Odds Pick
Owing to his record and drive Gennady Golovkin is the pick in this one!