How would Canelo do at middleweight?

The man is 5'7 maybe 5'7 1/2, he was clearly shorter than Mayweather--even with the fluffy hair I think. He is 5'9 according to Boxrec , Wikipedia, and Golden Boy promotions. Maybe he is 5'8 without the fluffy hair? :D joke asides, I don't think he's too small at MW. In any case, I don't think an inch or two in height will make such a huge difference. If he is good, he will prove it, else he will lose. In my opinion , and I'm not a fan of his, he has the potential to do well at MW. If he will struggle, it will probably be against movers, since he is a relatively flat footed fighter. I don't see his height or reach as a big problem though.

No, he was not, but neither is Alvarez at JMW/MW in my opinion. At 5'9 (175cm) with a 70" 1/2 reach he is by no mean tall for the division , but he is not a dwarf either. Golovkin is only slightly taller and has the same reach (half inch less, for the sake of precision :D), according to compubox. The man is 5'7 maybe 5'7 1/2, he was clearly shorter than Mayweather--even with the fluffy hair I think.

I agree with you and your point, but I dont think Duran was that short for a lightweight/JWW/WW. No, he was not, but neither is Alvarez at JMW/MW in my opinion. At 5'9 (175cm) with a 70" 1/2 reach he is by no mean tall for the division , but he is not a dwarf either. Golovkin is only slightly taller and has the same reach (half inch less, for the sake of precision :D), according to compubox.

Cant say he would do good. He's in a tough spot. Too big for JMW and will be small at MW. Sort of like Broner at WW. Too big for 130 and 135 but was small at 147. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android broners not too small for WW by any means, he just doesn't have the skills to comepete there, hopefully he gets it together and gains that skill but we'll have to see. he took a lot of bombs from maidana and surivived. if he can polish up his skills he'll be fine at welter but no higher

So were Julio Chesar Chavez, Mike Tyson, Jake la Motta, Rocky Marciano, Joe Frazier, Roberto Duran ... I agree with you and your point, but I dont think Duran was that short for a lightweight/JWW/WW.

Alvarez is unfortunate -- he's short and thick. You all know that he will not become an undisputed champion among the middleweights. So were Julio Chesar Chavez, Mike Tyson, Jake la Motta, Rocky Marciano, Joe Frazier, Roberto Duran ...

Alvarez is unfortunate -- he's short and thick. You all know that he will not become an undisputed champion among the middleweights.

Hopefully he fights Lara, if he beats him, go for the green belt at mw. That's what he wants. He's gonna try to get the Cotto Sergio winner later on in the yr. Lara is, in my opinion, more dangerous for Canelo than either Cotto or Martinez at the moment. I can see Cotto being walked down. Martinez , while a difficult style match up for Saul, is coming off two serious injuries, he's fought only once in 2013 and looked quite old. I like him, but right now I'd favor Canelo. Lara loves to move and is a good boxer, even if Canelo gets a decision I don't think he'd look good against the cuban.

Hopefully he fights Lara, if he beats him, go for the green belt at mw. That's what he wants. He's gonna try to get the Cotto Sergio winner later on in the yr.

He'd beat everyone in shadey fashion

That would be a great match-up to test the waters. Rubio is rugged and has power, but lacks athleticism. It's a realistic win for Canelo, but it is by no means a gimme. Rubio weighed in at 157 two fights ago, so I guess it's do-able. I would say though that Canelo is more likely to either kill himself making 154 or fight 154lbers at 155-156lbs+ I'd like to see him move up.

Canelo would probably struggle against the top guys in the middleweight division, I dont think that he is big enough. I cant believe a couple of people are saying that he will beat GGG. doesn't he come in at around 170+ on fight night? i think that's big enough...he even struggles to make 154 now...

canelo will probably start fighting jr middleweights...bring them up to middleweight...he might fight a couple of decent/mediocre middleweights like quillin......but for the most part he'll keep fighting welterweights and jr middleweights

I have often criticized Canelo , more specifically his management and the way he was handed everything. In spite of that, though, I don't think Saul will struggle at MW , not as much as many think anyway. He is a bit shorter than say GGG, , but has a longer reach, he's not too small. In my opinion GGG is a fight in which Canelo would be competitive, if he lasts 12 rounds I can even see him getting a decision. Canelo doesn't like to move too much, he will struggle with guys that force him to chase them around the ring, fleet footed guys with good defense. I think he'll look good against opponents who like to come forward.

I think he'd have trouble if he went up there and mixed it up with the big dogs up there..

Maybe he can beat GGG in a year or so when age may catch up with GGG. GGG has been looking somewhat sluggish even against Curtis Stevens in spots and in his last fight. Canelo on the other hand looked like an explosive beast against Angulo. Styles make fights so you never know. Plus GGG has been taking a break to mourn his father's death so you have to take that into account. Maybe GGG has also been distracted by the ill health of his father as of late. Canelo looked explosive against a walking heavy bag named Angulo and suddenly he is p4p material again? Yes styles make fights and I dont think Canelo would be able to deal with GGG's work rate as he has no stamina and then we add power into the equation. Canelo is not going to last the 12 rounds. Im pretty sure GGG will be fit in time to fight Chavez Jr if it gets signed and there will defintely be no issues if he were to fight Canelo after that.

Canelo would probably struggle against the top guys in the middleweight division, I dont think that he is big enough. I cant believe a couple of people are saying that he will beat GGG. Maybe he can beat GGG in a year or so when age may catch up with GGG. GGG has been looking somewhat sluggish even against Curtis Stevens in spots and in his last fight. Canelo on the other hand looked like an explosive beast against Angulo. Styles make fights so you never know. Plus GGG has been taking a break to mourn his father's death so you have to take that into account.

Canelo would probably struggle against the top guys in the middleweight division, I dont think that he is big enough. I cant believe a couple of people are saying that he will beat GGG.

I wouldn't pick him to win, but i think Alvarez has the perfect style to give GGG problems. If he showed he had the size, chin and power to match the middleweights then i could even pick him to win.

I think he'd be a good addition. Only sparring, but I read somewhere that Golovkin talks highly of Canelo after their spars.