Boxing Champion Gennady Golovkin defeats Sheremete in a knockout, establishing a new record
In a historic night of boxing, Gennady Golovkin, the Kazakhstan-born powerhouse, successfully defended his unified middleweight titles for the 21st time, breaking the record previously held by Bernard Hopkins. This monumental achievement either ties or surpasses Hopkins' historic middleweight title defense record of 20 defenses.
The main event of a professional boxing evening in Hollywood, Florida, USA, pitted Golovkin against Kamil Szeremeta from Poland. The fight was scheduled for 12 rounds, but it was Szeremeta's corner that threw in the towel in the seventh round, marking the end of the contest with a technical knockout victory for Golovkin.
Golovkin's trademark power and technical skill were on full display throughout the fight. In the opening round, Szeremeta attempted to control the center of the ring but was sent to the canvas by a powerful punch from Golovkin in the final seconds. Szeremeta fell to the canvas again in the second round but rose to continue the fight. In the fourth round, Golovkin sent Szeremeta to the canvas for the third time.
This dominant performance by Golovkin not only cements his place among the greatest middleweights but also continues the legacy of dominant title reigns in the division. Hopkins, who achieved this feat between 1995 and 2005, and Golovkin, who accomplished it in just two years less (2010-2018), both previously held the record for the most title bouts won in the division, with 20 each.
It's worth noting that Ali Akhmedov, Golovkin's stablemate, fought on the undercard but lost by knockout in his bid for the vacant IBO title in the super middleweight division.
Golovkin's high punch accuracy and volume, landing over 40% of his total punches in recent fights, including strong jab numbers and powerful combinations, contributed to his dominant performance against Szeremeta. These offensive metrics, combined with his trademark power, likely resulted in a stoppage or decisive victory for Golovkin, continuing his string of KO and TKO victories through his title defenses.
In summary, Golovkin’s 21st defense surpasses or matches Bernard Hopkins’ record of 20 defenses in the middleweight division, underscoring his sustained dominance. The defense against Kamil Szeremeta featured Golovkin’s high work rate, power, and precision, hallmarks of his fighting style that have helped him maintain multiple middleweight belts. This milestone highlights Golovkin's position as one of the most successful middleweight champions in boxing history.
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