The four kings of boxing will always be recognized as Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, and Thomas Hearns. Four superbly skilled fighters representing a super era of boxing, when the best fighters were willing to test their skills and manhood against the absolute best fighters of their era. They did not back down from a challenge, and more importantly, they fought each other. Duran, Leonard, Hearns, and Hagler were the best fighters of their time from lightweight to middleweight divisions. Fast forward to 2015, and four of the best fighters from Jr middleweight to middleweight are facing each other. 2015’s version of Boxing’s 4 kings.
On October 17, Gennady “GGG” Golovkin will face David Lemieux at Madison Square Garden for the Middleweight crown. GGG is the title holder, and considered by many to be the best fighter (not named Floyd Mayweather) today. With a record of 33-0 (30 KO’s), GGG has won the hearts of most boxing fans. David Lemieux is 34-2 (31 KO’s). He has overcome two horrific losses with some tough, gritty wins. He has a good Canadian following, and has earned the respect of HBO Boxing fans.
On November 21 from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Miguel Cotto faces Canelo Alvarez in one of the biggest fights of the year. Cotto is the Middleweight champion. He won his title by surprisingly demolishing and stopping Sergio Martinez. Cotto has never backed down from a challenge, and will fight anybody. Canelo is the biggest name in boxing (not named Floyd Mayweather). His Mexican and worldwide following sets him in rock star status. He has not come close to reaching his boxing ceiling. The Puerto Rico vs. Mexico boxing rivalry will reach new heights.
GGG, Canelo, Cotto, and Lemieux (the weakest link) have the star power to be today’s version of Boxing’s four kings. The combination of matchups between the four have endless earning possibilities. The only question is will they have the heart and willingness to face each other?
By Chris Williams www.cboxinginfo.com
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