There would be a rematch on Mexican independence weekend in Sept probably in Mexico City in front of 90,000+ fans. In other words, it's a win-win situation for Canelo !!
There’s nothing wrong with pink gloves or polka dots. I remember De La Hoya even coming out to Mariah Carey songs. That wasn’t my point. As a boxing fan I’d like to see him fight bigger names than a “Saunders” that’s all.
I agree with everything you said. I was just making a point as a boxing fan I’d like to see at the end of his career having fought bigger names. But true, he can only fight what’s out there. Just an example, Roy Jones Junior was perhaps one of the best fighters but your average person couldn’t name five people he fought. But I love Canelo and I’ll continue going to his fights wherever and whomever with!
When are people going to understand the two are to completely different sports. McGregor wouldn’t last five rounds against Pacquiao’s constant attack. Just like Pacquiao wouldn’t survive a headlock. But it would sell a lot of tickets.
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Love GGG but I replayed the fight 3 times and I still have him losing by one point at the very least. But this is boxing. All you had to do is read the GGG name of the canvas and it was a no brainer who was going to win before the 12round decision.
Disgusted at the results like most of you. But this is the exact reason why you must close with a KO sometimes.
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instead of “having fun” in the ring, like he claimed, he should’ve put the fight to rest.
in my opinion.
Colosseum? No way they could have it there.
Dignity Health Sports Park (used to be called Stub Hub Center) would be perfect. Something about that outdoor arena that has brought nothing but great fights.
The LA Rams couldn’t even set out the Colosseum.
i’m pretty sure they’re mostly talking about the LAFC soccer field next-door.
regardless, not an attractive fight for an LA crowd!!!
It be competitive for the first half of the fight, but then Benavides will impose his stronger physique and land the stronger punches so look for a late stoppage. 9th/10th round TKO.
This is going to be a very boring fight and I see Haney winning a 12 round decision.
It’ll have its moments, but Haney is too smart to stay in the middle of the ring and exchange with Garcia.
And after the fight, Garcia will shoot his mouth how Haney ran for 12 rounds. Haney is going outbox Garcia.
Enjoy all the pre-fight drama because that’s the most drama this fight is going to have.
This is all about the dollars. Look for a rematch and even a third fight. Canelo vs GGG won't happen till September 2018 or later. If they're Barrera / Morales type of fights , I don't mind. Plus GGG's last performance wouldn't call for a next fight with Canelo if this fight is a huge success. The public would want a rematch if it's close .
Canelo$$$
Canelo is clearly the face of boxing right now but I don’t see any mega fights in this division. He’s going to stop Saunders in 8. Maybe Benavides would be more attractive. It’s exciting to see him go up in weight classes ,perhaps even in the light weight division but the clear super fights are in the welterweights right now. .Can you just imagine a stadium fight against Spence Jr or Crawford.
I don’t like to ever post negative remarks regarding a young fighter because it’s one of the hardest things in the world to get in that ring. I know this personally but I hope Ryan starts devoting his entire life to this sport, and finally realizes everything in the sport is “mentally”. Change the page and have that “social media” mentality behind and focus this new chapter on boxing. He will succeed if he does this. Ryan, you don’t need the world to watch and accept you. Looking in the mirror and accept yourself. Everything else will follow.
BEST OF LUCK!