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I hadn’t envisioned before but I could see Canelo just absolutely flexing and trying to irritate the helm out of Crawford by, not walking to him, just staying on the outside, holding his ground and forcing Crawford to initiate. We just don’t know if Crawford is going to keep his speed going up in weight. The HUGE intangible, and the only person I’ve heard mention is Dan Rafael (though the stat was revealed in the Las Vegas press conference), is that Canelo has double the amount of professional rounds that Crawford has. Canelo has somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 professional rounds and has been fighting since 15. That is A LOT of wear and tear in the body. Canelo isn’t defensively deficient as Gatti or Provodnikov, but he hasn’t been as slick as he’s shown in fights like the Jacobs fight or Trout. He’s more upright and employs more of a catch and shoot style. But still…gun to head, this fight should be more in favor of Canelo.

Jermell and Andrade both ended up succumbing to the size and power difference at 168. It wasn't some small thing. Their reactions to those shots were noticeable. I just can't see Bud going the full 12 without taking damage, particularly with how he likes to trade.

Yes I do. Longer arms & better reflex. Longer arms? You think that matters against someone like Canelo who generally only fights fighters taller than him. Opposite for Crawford. How about chin and power? Y'know. The rather important details when trading punches.

Hold up! Hold…the **** up!…. Is this THE Reed? As in Ree****yaluss?! *Virtual hug* Damn, dude! Where the hell have you been?! It’s good to see a familiar poster from back when I started posting around here. oh, and uhh…on topic: My heart hopes Bud wins but I favor Canelo to win this by UD. I’m with the majority here. Not doubting Crawford’s belief, but that Spence performance was so good it essentially turned him into a Demi-god in the public eye. When he fight Madrimov, things simmered down a lot. As it should. Crawford is not a sensational power punching dynamo like Pacquiao. But he’s abnormally strong for his weight and an S-class finisher. But we’ve seen him trail on scorecards, we’ve seen him vulnerable. I literally had him trailing behind after five rounds against Porter. Whats up my guy! You know. The one and only! Yeah man, it's a weight thing for me. Crawford is not the type of fighter that can just jump two weight classes and everything will be just fine. Roy had that speed, stick and move in his favor. Same with Floyd and Pac, but even they didn't venture to 160, let alone 168. Canelo has a granite chin, power, and elite boxing skills. Crawford is a very good fighter, but he's not not fleet footed, doesn't pack a HUGE punch, even at 154, let alone 168... and I'm willing to bet he doesn't have the same chin as Canelo. Weight classes matter. Hes incapable on hurting Canelo, and thats not a good position to be in. Canelo will stalk him all night.

What's the latest consensus. Trying to gauge how low the IQ has fallen around here. Hold up! Hold…the **** up!…. Is this THE Reed? As in Reedickyaluss?! *Virtual hug* Damn, dude! Where the hell have you been?! It’s good to see a familiar poster from back when I started posting around here. oh, and uhh…on topic: My heart hopes Bud wins but I favor Canelo to win this by UD. I’m with the majority here. Not doubting Crawford’s belief, but that Spence performance was so good it essentially turned him into a Demi-god in the public eye. When he fight Madrimov, things simmered down a lot. As it should. Crawford is not a sensational power punching dynamo like Pacquiao. But he’s abnormally strong for his weight and an S-class finisher. But we’ve seen him trail on scorecards, we’ve seen him vulnerable. I literally had him trailing behind after five rounds against Porter.

He was too cautious in his 154 title fight, i can't see him being more aggressive 2 weight classes above that, also getting paid far too much. I fear a stinker. Canelo has been in some dull fights recently as well, again paid too much, why bother putting on exciting fights.

Canelo ud in a boring fight. I see no other outcome no matter how hard I try to inflate Crawford.

You think if Canelo goes pu ch for punch it favors Crawford? Yes I do. Longer arms & better reflex.

Canelo ud in a boring fight.

Good to see you back. Crawford by decision for me

The only bet I would make would be to bet the "over". My gut says Crawford by Split Decision, as there will be at least one judge who gives it to Canelo no matter what........

As it gets closer, I could see this fight going towards Crawford by UD. My reasoning is Canelos arrogance will want him to try to "outbox" Crawford. I felt Canelo allowed the Cotto fight to be close because he wanted to prove a point "boxing" instead of beating up the smaller man. TC is going to stay in the pocket and try to counter Canelo to the body. Canelos not a volume puncher so a tit for tat match will favor Crawford. But on the other hand, if Canelo doesn't doesnt try to go punch for punch, and punches Crawfords arms and shoulders, Canelo will win a Clear UD. Either way I dont see a stoppage and feel its 60/40 in favor of Canelo. If the odds are good on TC by UD and you have $ to spend, its not a bad bet. You think if Canelo goes pu ch for punch it favors Crawford?

As it gets closer, I could see this fight going towards Crawford by UD. My reasoning is Canelos arrogance will want him to try to "outbox" Crawford. I felt Canelo allowed the Cotto fight to be close because he wanted to prove a point "boxing" instead of beating up the smaller man. TC is going to stay in the pocket and try to counter Canelo to the body. Canelos not a volume puncher so a tit for tat match will favor Crawford. But on the other hand, if Canelo doesn't doesnt try to go punch for punch, and punches Crawfords arms and shoulders, Canelo will win a Clear UD. Either way I dont see a stoppage and feel its 60/40 in favor of Canelo. If the odds are good on TC by UD and you have $ to spend, its not a bad bet.

Canelo Dec Close

What's good sir?! Same old

Crawford by unanimous decision is the most agreed outcome. KO wins are less likely but Crawford has the better chance if it happens. Most agreed on? By who? Where?

Crawford by unanimous decision is the most agreed outcome. KO wins are less likely but Crawford has the better chance if it happens.

Where you been What's good sir?!

What's the latest consensus. Trying to gauge how low the IQ has fallen around here. If you are so worried about this POS farce, then you might know yourself how low we have fallen.

Spence-Garcia II incoming..........