Who has a realistic chance against 160-175 lb. Canelo?

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    #1

    Who has a realistic chance against 160-175 lb. Canelo?

    Anybody? Feel free to mention anyone not listed in the poll answers. Other possibilities:

    Edgar Berlanga, 17-0 (16 KO) @ 168
    Oscar De La Hoya, 39-6 (30 KO) @ 160 or 168
    Chris Eubank Jr., 30-2 (22 KO) @ 160 or 168
    Jaime Munguia, 36-0 (29 KO) @ 160 or 168
    Errol Spence Jr., 27-0 (21 KO) @ 160
    47
    Demetrius Andrade, 30-0 (18 KO) @ 160 or 168
    14.89%
    7
    David Benavidez, 24-0 (21 KO) @ 168 or 175
    38.30%
    18
    Artur Berterbiev, 16-0 (16 KO) @ 175
    57.45%
    27
    Dmitry Bivol, 18-0 (11 KO) @ 175
    57.45%
    27
    Jermall Charlo, 31-0 (22 KO) @ 160 or 168
    21.28%
    10
    Gennadiy Golovkin III, 41-1-1 (36 KO) @ 160 or 168
    29.79%
    14
    Erislandy Lara II, 28-3-3 (16 KO) @ 160 or 168
    4.26%
    2
    Caleb Plant, 21-0 (12 KO) @ 168
    4.26%
    2
    Gilberto Ramirez, 41-0 (27 KO) @ 175
    8.51%
    4
    Joe Smith Jr., 27-3 (21 KO) @ 175
    6.38%
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    Bivol at 175, Benavidez at 168. I still don’t think he loses to them but those would be his toughest fight IMHO. No slow boxers is beating him, even at 175 I can’t see Beterbiev beating him too slow.

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      This is a good question. People make up excuses like we just trying to find the Boogeyman, but we just want to see the best possible fights. Canelo is good, very good, the best fighter in boxing. But instead of fighting boxers who have a chance of beating him he's fighting no hopers. No hopers who are very good fighters, but not good enough for Canelo. There are 5 people who I think have a chance.

      Bivol: He has outstanding fundamentals, a great jab and overall skills. You must have a great jab to beat Canelo. I worry about Bivol because even though he doesn't get hit much at all, he does get hit flush sometimes. With Canelo breaking skulls now that could be bad.

      Beterbiev: I think people underrate this guy's skills, he owns 2 wins over Kovalev in the amateurs and a win over Usyk. But Canelo does well against people who are big punchers, his weakness is skilled boxers. Still Beterbiev has skills. I think we haven't seen the true skills of Beterbiev yet because of his competition. But the lack of speed does concern me against a fighter like Canelo.

      Andrade: Just an outstanding fighter overall with excellent jab, reach, range, foot speed, hand speed, all the tools you need to frustrate Canelo. The question is, does he have that extra gear in him when he takes a punch from Canelo to not panic and keep fighting? Will he quit like BJS or will he stick it out and win rounds?

      Charlo: Can you say JAB. JAB him do death.

      My honorable mention is TERENCE CRAWFORD at 160lbs. I 100% believe Bud would come to win, unlike Canelo's other opponents, and could frustrate him all night with his speed, timing, unparalleled ring IQ, and ability to fight from both stances. But could he take that punch? I don't know.

      All of these fights I would favor Canelo in, but, they would be much better opponents than anyone Canelo has ever faced.
      Last edited by TernceBudCharlo; 05-13-2021, 05:40 PM.

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      • Floyd is TBE
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        Canelo isn't untouchable. Look at his last 10 opponents. Nearly all substandard. It's no surprise his fans believe he's gotten better when the truth is his opposition has gotten significantly worst. He can be beaten by Charlo, Andrade, Bivol, Beterbiev, etc. He's scared. Canelo is stalling with all these filler fights no one asked for.

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        • Thuglife Nelo
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          Originally posted by Floyd is TBE
          Canelo isn't untouchable. Look at his last 10 opponents. Nearly all substandard. It's no surprise his fans believe he's gotten better when the truth is his opposition has gotten significantly worst. He can be beaten by Charlo, Andrade, Bivol, Beterbiev, etc. He's scared. Canelo is stalling with all these filler fights no one asked for.
          Lol. Smith to BjS in 9 months. The reality is that black fight fans have been so disgruntled that Wilder lost, Crawford and Spence wasted everyone’s time. These same LDBC dummies said Canelo will have trouble with Southpaws in BJS because he was too slick. They even said Plant is too slick. They see that Canelo is that good which is why they can’t stand a white skinned fighter leading the game. Canelo has LDBC and many Brits against them which make up 70% fan hood game gossip. Mexican fight fans don’t need an introduction to the game of boxing. Seems counterproductive to make it seem Canelo isnt the real deal Holyfield!

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            #6
            Originally posted by W1LL
            Anybody? Feel free to mention anyone not listed in the poll answers. Other possibilities:

            Edgar Berlanga, 17-0 (16 KO) @ 168
            Oscar De La Hoya, 39-6 (30 KO) @ 160 or 168
            Chris Eubank Jr., 30-2 (22 KO) @ 160 or 168
            Jaime Munguia, 36-0 (29 KO) @ 160 or 168
            Errol Spence Jr., 27-0 (21 KO) @ 160
            I should take my Benevidez vote back,I don't think he can win,but it'll be fun at least while it lasts like BJS

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              Originally posted by Thuglife Nelo

              Lol. Smith to BjS in 9 months. The reality is that black fight fans have been so disgruntled that Wilder lost, Crawford and Spence wasted everyone’s time. These same LDBC dummies said Canelo will have trouble with Southpaws in BJS because he was too slick. They even said Plant is too slick. They see that Canelo is that good which is why they can’t stand a white skinned fighter leading the game. Canelo has LDBC and many Brits against them which make up 70% fan hood game gossip. Mexican fight fans don’t need an introduction to the game of boxing. Seems counterproductive to make it seem Canelo isnt the real deal Holyfield!
              Oh Callum Smith. So impressive. BJS is just a downright ****ing killer. Prime Mike Tyson, that one.

              You're arguing against yourself to prop these guys up. Call me when Canelo's bollocks drop and he starts fighting opponents that weren't cherrypicked specially with the purpose of making him look good.

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              • Thuglife Nelo
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                Originally posted by Floyd is TBE

                Oh Callum Smith. So impressive. BJS is just a downright ****ing killer. Prime Mike Tyson, that one.

                You're arguing against yourself to prop these guys up. Call me when Canelo's bollocks drop and he starts fighting opponents that weren't cherrypicked specially with the purpose of making him look good.
                I’m just giving you company…Mayweather hype fading away

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Thuglife Nelo

                  I’m just giving you company…Mayweather hype fading away
                  Yet every time Canelo beats up a plodder his fans never fail to bring up Floyd. Canelo being dominated by Floyd must have really cut you deep.

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                    #10
                    someone who isn't european

                    must come from the black or mexican schools of boxing

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