Gennady Golovkin vs Martin Murray Odds

Gennady Golovkin vs Martin Murray Odds have Golovkin -2100 with even Boxing Predictions on both sides

Gennady Golovkin vs Martin Murray Odds: February 21st W.B.A. and W.B.C. middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin will make the 13th defense of his title when he faces United Kingdom contender Martin Murray on HBO Boxing. Gennady Golovkin vs Martin Murray Odds have Golovkin is a heavy -2100 betting odds favorite with even 50% boxing predictions on both fighters in this bout from Monte Carlo, Monaco. Murray, 29-1-1, 12 KO’s, is best known losing a disputed decision to former champ Sergio Martinez and is riding a four-fight winning streak following his first loss. Golovkin, 31-0, 28 KO’s, is the second coming of the fictional Rocky character “Ivan Drago” with his blend of intimidation, power and Russian lineage. Can the tough Brit Murray pull off an incredible upset over ESPN2 News’s #1 ranked pound-4-pound puncher GGG? Gennady Golovkin vs Martin Murray Odds have Murray as a +1400 Moneyline underdog (Bet $100 to win $1400) at SPORTSBOOK.ag

Expert Boxing Predictions Analysis: Long-Armed and powerfully built 5’11” Gennady Golovkin is a feared puncher with great technique and durability. Golovkin patiently stalks, slips and counterpunches with deadly accurate combinations to the head or body. Golovkin’s power is already something of legend with the ability to remove a man from his feet with either hand. On the downside, Golovkin is not a speed demon, hasn’t been tested against the best as a pro and can be tagged when on the attack.

Powerfully built 6’0″ middleweight Martin Murray is a boxer/puncher with an excellent left jab and a tight defense. Murray is not known as a big puncher but he has better than average power and good punching technique. Murray fights behind a high guard which is difficult to penetrate with clean punches. Murray blocks and catches incoming shrapnel effectively but doesn’t move his head very much. Murray’s punch-output leaves something to be desired and his chin has never been tested by a puncher of Golovkin’s caliber. Gennady Golovkin vs Martin Murray Odds Over/Under is at 7.5 Rounds with the Under at -150 at SPORTSBOOK.ag

ESPN2 News Bottom Line: Golovkin is a deadly puncher that has intimidated most of his opponents and Murray doesn’t appear to have enough of a gunslinger mentality to try and win a shootout. Murray’s performance against Sergio Martinez was impressive but the power, combination-punching and timing of “GGG” will be too much for the 14 to 1 betting dog Murray. Our experts don’t expect Murray to win a round but we expect the durable Murray to survive past the 7.5 round Total. Bet the Over 7.5 rounds proposition with Murray fighting a cautious, careful fight behind a tight defense long enough to survive Golovkin’s power.

The middleweights will be wearing the bigger 10 oz. gloves at the 160 Lb. weight limit which will also help the solid-chinned Murray make his way into deep waters. If the fight goes to the scorecards the high-profile star Golovkin has the edge with connections at HBO Boxing and K2 Promotions.

Expert Boxing Predictions Play: Over 7.5 Rounds +130 Moneyline at SPORTSBOOK.ag

Gennady Golovkin

Ht. 5’11”

Wt. 174 (Estimated)

Age: 32

Reach: 73″

Rounds Boxed: 129

Style: Textbook Boxer/Puncher

Best Punch: Left Hook

Martin Murray

Ht. 6’0″

Wt. 176 (Est.)

Age: 32

Reach: 73″

Rounds Boxed: 177

Style: Counterpuncher

Best Punch: Straight-Right

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