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“Young Golovkin” from Kazakhstan reacts to comparisons with GGG – Boxing/MMA
December 23, 2024 (10:35)
Kazakh professional boxer Victor Temirov (6-0, 4 KOs) in an interview with SPORT+ commented on comparisons with his famous compatriot Gennady Golovkinwhich the German media and fans awarded him, Sports.kz reports.
24-year-old Temirov holds his fights in Germany, where GGG once began his pro career. At the same time, in his profile on BoxRec.com, Victor’s nickname is “Butcher.”
“I read the German press, and they call you the “new Golovkin.” Do you even feel that in Germany the name and legacy of Golovkin is remembered?
– Yes, I feel it. Of course, I am very pleased and like that they call me that, but I have not yet reached Gennady’s level. But that's the goal, of course. Reach this level and rise higher. Gennady for…