Just a brothers honest opinion on GGG-Canelo

Okay, let's get one thing out of the way. Why can't all of us (both Team Canelo & Team GGG) stop targeting each other and just appreciate the fact that this fight is ACTUALLY happening this year? I mean, it's been a few years since MAYPAC and we all remember how that went down. Boxing fans had a bitter taste in their mouths for a while and pay per view took a major hit, as well. But now with AJ-Klitschko, Ward-Kovalev 2, Broner-Garcia & so on, boxing is having a fabulous upswing!! Let's take a moment to appreciate how boxing has kicked MMAs butt this year ;) Onto my HONEST opinion on canelo-ggg: Let's all agree that both canelo AND ggg have never faced a step up in opposition the way they will this September (Bar mayweather ofc). Canelo has never faced a fully fledged powerful middleweight like Golovkin. His only fight at 160 was against a past his prime Cotto. On the other hand, Golovkin has never faced someone as skilled as Canelo Alvarez in terms of experience, and the level of opposition he has faced. He fought Floyd as a young kid and has come a long way since. However, I strongly do believe that once Canelo tastes the power of GGG (allegedly the same power as that of a light heavyweight), we might see him shell up a little bit. GGGs jabs might be key in keeping him at bay. If you haven't seen Golovkin-Jacobs, then watch it. And rewatch it again until you realise how efficient golovkins Jab was against him. Also, STYLES MAKE FIGHTS. So we can't judge any of them based on their previous performances. Jacobs is not Chavez. Enough said. Canelo fans have to realise that since Canelo is more of a speedy fighter, he invests a lot of energy and stamina into those flashy combinations, which requires him to take rests between rounds. This can be his Kryptonite as ggg fights at an insanely high pace and pressures you till he finds the right moment to let those bombs go. My official prediction: GGG by TKO in either 10, 11 or 12. I pick a late round since Canelo is a proud Mexican fighter and he won't go down without a heck of a fight. Granted, he's gonna win some rounds but GGGs superior power and stamina will get him the W. Canelo fans, I expect you to come up with a deep and valid argument..which might even change my perspective on some things. Also if you don't appreciate gggs fighting style - pressuringand beating the manhood out of his opponents - then your just a plain hater my friend. The educated ggg fans also realise the threat that Canelo brings forward.

Comments (20)

Ginger gonna kiss the canvas

8y ago

Jubei

Good post my man, i kinda agree with you, it will be an explosive fight, Canelo surely has some advantages over GGG, specially youth and handspeed, he is a great counterpuncher as well. I just see GGG being too strong, his jab too superior and GGG hurting Canelo multiple times, probably put him down and finish him late. If it goes to decision, i hope they will not rob GGG. I can only see Canelo winning with GGG getting jobbed on the cards.

8y ago

arj11

Canelo has honestly never tasted power like Golovkins before. His speedy combinations will help initially, but eventually he is gonna get worn down and will start eating em lethal hooks.

8y ago

AWolf

For the most part Canelo will have to bang with Golovkin. He won't be able to wage this fight "correctly." He doesn't have the agility or the quickness of lower body to do anything but shoot it out with GGG guns blazing. Hope he understands that. I know Oscar does. They could make this ring any size. He won't be able to use it.

8y ago

arj11

Indeed! The toxic comments on some of these threads are annoying AF.

8y ago

Ray

Totally agree, fan of both, great fight to look forward to. No need for hate and may the best man win.

8y ago

arj11

Thank you all for the feedback and great in depth analysis. This is what this forum is all about. Intelligent discussion, not an immature war of words

8y ago

El_Gitano

I agree with you TS, but I hope you're wrong.

8y ago

satiev1

Alavarez was still coming up when he fought Floyd, he is a different fighter now. You're right on one thing, he won't have to chase GGG to make it a fight and entertain the fans. DLH beat a fading Whitaker, lost to Tito because of his decision to run for the last four rounds. Pac went into the Floyd fight with an injury, perhaps a different outcome if 100%, maybe, maybe not. Pac definitely got hurt more by Cotto than Floyd. Regardless, Canelo/GGG is a refreshing break from all things Floyd/Manny. It will be a different fight and likely a way more entertaining fight. This fight will be good for boxing, the former wasn't. Lemeieux thought the same thing and everytime he came in he got hit with the jab. Canelo will be a bobble head come sept 16 form ggg's jab.

8y ago

satiev1

i agree canelo cant box from the outside like golovkin can, but he won't need to because he is gonna fight ggg at close quarters. where he will throw punches in bunches and golovkin won't have any room to throw power shots back. ggg cant fight on the inside. he needs space. this is why canelo wins the speed battle. canelo won't have to use his feet. this fight is gonna be fought in the center of the ring. Canelo isn't an inside fighter. Mid range. And canelo will be chasing ggg like lemieux and his head will be snapping back from ggg's jab.

8y ago

AKAcronym

I don't see how people say Canelo will fight this fight in the center of the ring when he has shown that he tends to do quite the opposite even against much lesser opponents than Golovkin. There's a reason why Golovkin fights are always fought at his pace with him putting the opponent on the ropes in quite literally every single fight of his. Canelo doesn't have the stamina to be bobbing back and forth with constant upper body movement and throw combinations in the center of the ring for large portions of the fight. GGG's jab always pushes people backwards and this fight won't be any different.

8y ago

uppercut510

great post and energy!!! I got GGgee winning this one and yes boxing is having a great year, the negative threads and talk becomes too toxic at times

8y ago

bluebeam

Alavarez was still coming up when he fought Floyd, he is a different fighter now. You're right on one thing, he won't have to chase GGG to make it a fight and entertain the fans. DLH beat a fading Whitaker, lost to Tito because of his decision to run for the last four rounds. Pac went into the Floyd fight with an injury, perhaps a different outcome if 100%, maybe, maybe not. Pac definitely got hurt more by Cotto than Floyd. Regardless, Canelo/GGG is a refreshing break from all things Floyd/Manny. It will be a different fight and likely a way more entertaining fight. This fight will be good for boxing, the former wasn't. my point is Oscar had a harder fight against that faded defensive fighter than he did against that prime puncher. anyway we agree that September 16 will be a good night for boxing.

8y ago

GhostofDempsey

I'm definitely not bias to any fighter in the history of the sport. every fighter gets held to the same standard in my world. boxing is bigger than any boxer. with that being said. canelo lost every round against said fast defensive fighter. canelo has a chance to not only win multiple rounds against golovkin but he also has a chance to get a k.o. victory because that said power fighter gets hit at will. fast defensive fighters are harder to beat than slow power puncher. ask De la hoya who was tougher to fight sweat pea or Tito ask pacquiao who was harder to fight Floyd or cotto ask Mosley who was harder to fight mora or margarito defensive fighters are harder to fight than offensive fighters. Alavarez was still coming up when he fought Floyd, he is a different fighter now. You're right on one thing, he won't have to chase GGG to make it a fight and entertain the fans. DLH beat a fading Whitaker, lost to Tito because of his decision to run for the last four rounds. Pac went into the Floyd fight with an injury, perhaps a different outcome if 100%, maybe, maybe not. Pac definitely got hurt more by Cotto than Floyd. Regardless, Canelo/GGG is a refreshing break from all things Floyd/Manny. It will be a different fight and likely a way more entertaining fight. This fight will be good for boxing, the former wasn't.

8y ago

RL_GMA

However, I strongly do believe that once Canelo tastes the power of GGG (allegedly the same power as that of a light heavyweight), we might see him shell up a little bit. GGGs jabs might be key in keeping him at bay. If you haven't seen Golovkin-Jacobs, then watch it. And rewatch it again until you realise how efficient golovkins Jab was against him. Also, STYLES MAKE FIGHTS. So we can't judge any of them based on their previous performances. Jacobs is not Chavez. Enough said. Canelo fans have to realise that since Canelo is more of a speedy fighter, he invests a lot of energy and stamina into those flashy combinations, which requires him to take rests between rounds. This can be his Kryptonite as ggg fights at an insanely high pace and pressures you till he finds the right moment to let those bombs go. My official prediction: GGG by TKO in either 10, 11 or 12. I pick a late round since Canelo is a proud Mexican fighter and he won't go down without a heck of a fight. Granted, he's gonna win some rounds but GGGs superior power and stamina will get him the W. This is exactly how I see it playing out. Canelo I feel will have a tough time getting away from GGG's jab which is very powerful. Canelo's lack of lateral movement will also be a big problem with how GGG is able to cut the ring off constantly behind a stiff jab and knows how to create openings. Canelo is the faster combination puncher of the two, but to your point he exerts a lot of energy which is why he tends to take breaks. He won't have that luxury against GGG who gets stronger as the fight progresses. Canelo will make a good effort but GGG will out gun him to a late stoppage.

8y ago

bluebeam

You couldn't resist getting your Floyd bias in here huh? LOL. Floyd doesn't damage fighters, GGG does. This will be a more grueling fight for Canelo and he will need to dig deep to win. I'm definitely not bias to any fighter in the history of the sport. every fighter gets held to the same standard in my world. boxing is bigger than any boxer. with that being said. canelo lost every round against said fast defensive fighter. canelo has a chance to not only win multiple rounds against golovkin but he also has a chance to get a k.o. victory because that said power fighter gets hit at will. fast defensive fighters are harder to beat than slow power puncher. ask De la hoya who was tougher to fight sweat pea or Tito ask pacquiao who was harder to fight Floyd or cotto ask Mosley who was harder to fight mora or margarito defensive fighters are harder to fight than offensive fighters.

8y ago

Beercules

Canelos biggest problem is his heavy feet. Golovkin will be forcing him to fight at Golovkins pace. Canelo doesn't like that

8y ago

Boxfan83

Speed is ggg's advantage. GGG's feet are much much faster than canelo's. Canelo has faster hands, but in boxing feet > hands all day long. GGG can outbox his opponents from the outside with a jab. Canelo can't. Ive always praised GGG's footwork as it is very underrated BUT it is good when fighters move. I look at this fight as a watered down version of Chavez Sr. vs. Pernell Whittaker. Chavez Sr. didnt have problems against movers just like GGG dont, in fact I think they preferred guys to try to keep a distance. Whittaker knew this and stood center ring made him miss, smothered his punches, and countered. I believe Canelo will do the same as he has shown he has the reflexes to do so against much faster fighters than GGG. Will it work? Who knows. The speed though I think will be a favorable difference for Canelo especially in the first 6rds.

8y ago

GhostofDempsey

fighting a fast defensive fighter is a harder task than a power puncher with no defense. floyd will prove to be a tougher challenge than golovkin for Alvarez. canelo by decision. You couldn't resist getting your Floyd bias in here huh? LOL. Floyd doesn't damage fighters, GGG does. This will be a more grueling fight for Canelo and he will need to dig deep to win.

8y ago

bluebeam

Fair analysis. I see this as a 50/50 fight. They will each be up against their toughest challenge to date. fighting a fast defensive fighter is a harder task than a power puncher with no defense. floyd will prove to be a tougher challenge than golovkin for Alvarez. canelo by decision.

8y ago