Golovkin vs Derevyanchenko

Don't expect a KO: Knockout artists are accustomed to getting knockouts and fans expect to see blood (figuratively speaking) whenever a KO artist steps into the ring; But even the best KO artists can't knockout everyone. Should Golovkin win, don't be surprised if it goes the distance because Derevyanchenko is strong, fundamentally sound and durable.

Derevyanchenko, in April 2018 after Golovkin vs Martirosyan was announced : “I wanted to fight Golovkin,” Derevyanchenko told BoxingScene.com . “I wanted to fight a big name, but I’m not disappointed because here I have now another fight for the title. I have a good chance against another good boxer. (Daniel Jacobs). And maybe in the future, if I win, maybe I can fight Golovkin or somebody else.”

Smarter than GGG? Prior to his October 2018 bout with Jacobs, Serhiy warned his foe: "I’ve reviewed Danny’s fight with Golovkin, and my style against Golovkin would be totally different. I’m a lot smarter than Golovkin, who made a lot of mistakes against Danny and showed that he has trouble with boxers. Golovkin was a headhunter, which I don’t understand because he’s a good body puncher. (Source: BoxingScene.com)

Gennady Golovkin: “Everyone knows that I consider Madison Square Garden as my home away from home and there is nothing better than fighting there again. It is old school. On October 5, it’s going to be a good fight. Every time I enter the ring I try to give my fans the fight they want to see, the show they deserve. This will be such a fight. We will bring back Big Drama Show to the ring of The Garden and to DAZN. Don’t miss it. You will see everything you love in the sport of boxing. See you in New York.”

Sergiy Derevyanchenko: “I have a great deal of respect for ‘GGG’ and looking forward to proving in the ring that I will be up to challenge and fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a world champion. Those in attendance at Madison Square Garden and watching on DAZN will see an outstanding battle on Saturday October 5 — I can’t wait to enter the ring.”