W.B.A. News

Golovkin Boxer of the month and Thurman Honorable mention

After his twelfth successful defense on February 21 2015, Kazakh Gennady Golovkin was given the Boxer of the month recognition according to the new ratings published by the World Boxing Association.

The 160 lbs super champion defeated British Martin Murray by TKO 11, who has been the opponent that lasted the most so far. Golovkin raised his record to 32-0 with 29 KO, after the match staged in Salle le des étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Thurman received the Honorable Mention after his victory by decision over Robert Guerrero in Las Vegas, last march 7.

This was Thurman (25-0, 21 KO) fourth WBA 147 lbs title defense.

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Golovkin vs Monroe Jr. upcoming defense presented in Los Angeles

Photo Credit: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/K2 Promotions

With the promise of a very dramatic fight, the 160 lbs Middleweight World Boxing Association super champion, Kazakh Gennady Golovkin and his team presented in Los Angeles his next bout to be held on May 16 at the Forum in Inglewood, California

He said that it will be an interesting fight, “it is a good test for me because I want a tough fight and because he is left-handed. I think is a good test for me. This will be different, it is a different situation. This is boxing, I like to fight, only that this time it is with a left-handed.”

He said that it will make the necessary training adjustments, not only because Monroe is left-handed but also by the speed that has.

In addition, after fighting last month in Monaco, he said “I am very excited to fight again, in Los Angeles where I live now “.