Archived Q&A with Gennady Golovkin

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  hboboxing

  Thank you Gennady Golovkin for joining us for today’s Q&A. Welcome Gennady! How do you prepare for a fight?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Weeks of hard training in Big Bear, California, lots of sparring against bigger fighters. Day of the fight, take a nap before the fight, focus and concentrate on the fight.

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  FredCasen

  Who are some of your favorite fighters, and why?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Sugar Ray Robinson is my favorite fighter because he's a middleweight, not heavy weight, not a small guy. Very smart, strong, he's my idol!

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  kepler_leo

  Who was your toughest opponent?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  That's a difficult question to answer! I think women!

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  MikeyStar80

  At what age did you start boxing?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Wow, 10 years ago. Long, long time.

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  erikyel

  What do you think of the American training system? And what are the differences with the European system?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  They're different, that's a great question. I think the American system is more technical than the Kazakhstan system, but the Kazakhstan system is more hard work.

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  kepler_leo

  What was your most memorable fight?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  I think the Olympic games were most memorable for me.

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  LiamRarick

  If you could fight anyone, active or retired, who would it be and why?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Sugar Ray Robinson, because he is my idol!

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  AaronOrlen

  How does it feel to represent Kazakhstan on the world stage? What was your most defining moment as a boxer?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  It feels exciting to represent Kazakhstan

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  Viktor_Ragulin

  Q from a fan from Kazakhstan -"You are known as a devastating puncher. Please tell us some of the excercises you use for punching power"

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Yes, haha, I use the heavy bag.

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  rd0min0

  Was anyone in your family a boxer or involved with the sport?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  No, never before. I have a twin brother who also boxes, but before us there was nobody.

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  ChesleyRich

  What are traits that a young fighter needs to possess in order to be successful in boxing?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Firstly, discipline and second, dedication.

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  AaronOrlen

  What is your training regimen like? Do you have any parts of your training that you really wish you didn't have to do?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  I like training! All training is helpful for me.

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  RafeWoodley

  Are you doing anything different to prepare for this fight?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Training harder and harder every time.

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  AaronOrlen

  Do you think you'll knock Proksa out on Sept 1?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Who knows, maybe! This is boxing, this is fighting, it's very unpredictable, you just never know.

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  ChesleyRich

  What do you like to do when you're not boxing?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Spend time with my family, wife and one boy, three years old. I enjoy to vacation with my family.

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  HarryCohall

  Who inspired you to become a boxer?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  I was inspired by the other numerous Kazakhstan fighters who had done well in the amateurs.

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  FredCasen

  Are you going to pace yourself during the fight or you are going to press Proksa right away?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Slow at first and then fast. Keep him guessing!

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  NickRory

  What advantages do you think you have over Proksa?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Proksa is a very good strong, very tough fighter, very difficult fight... but I'm stronger and hit harder.

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  JasonLekson

  What advice do you have for the young boxing community?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Train hard and focus, be determined. Never give up, always keep moving forward in your training and learning about the sport.

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  D21412

  What do you feel is your best attribute as a pro boxer?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  My best attribute is probably my patience. I'm a patient fighter.

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  DCasavettes613

  What other sports do you like besides boxing?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  I'm from Kazakhstan so I like basketball, soccer, and hockey, too.

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  hboboxing

  That's all the time we have for today's Q&A. A huge thank you to Gennady Golovkin for joining us. Anything else you'd like to say, Gennady?

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  Gennady Golovkin says:

  Thank you, everyone. I'm looking forward to September 1st and hope to show American fans a great fight so you'll want to see more.