Golovkin's coach: Szeremeta is somewhat similar to Derevyanchenko

On December 18 in Hollywood, Florida, Gennady Golovkin (40-1-1, 35 KOs) will defend his IBF middleweight belt against  Kamil Szeremeta (21-0, 5 KOs). The champion's coach, Jonathon Banks, is convinced that he has studied his opponent well.

“He is a bit like Derevyanchenko in style, they are almost like twins,” the American coach said of the undefeated Pole. “They both like to fight at mid-range, although if Derevyanchenko firmly believes in the power of his punch, Szeremeta moves more around the ring and is more active.”

“Szeremeta is a serious contender for several reasons. He's getting better and stronger with every fight, having won three of his last five fights by knockout. Also in this battle he has nothing to lose and you can get a lot of things. I expect that he will immediately go to Gennady, as Derevyanchenko did,” Banks said.