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I definitely think that he can win. Look, its not like Cinnabon has looked spectacular against his last few opponents. He fought the same lazy, flat-footed, come forward style, only throwing power punches in short intervals, and winning, except with Bivol, because his opponents didn't possess the power to stop him from bull rushing or walking them down. GGG already has power, and with him not having to cut weight, it could increase the impact of his punches. He also knows how to attack from angles and throws a very hard jab, which is what won the first fight. I wouldn't be surprised at all if GG uses volume punches and pace to make Canelo gas out, as he is proven to do when he has to throw more than short bursts of punches.Comment
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Even if Cinnabon were to win, which I don't think he does, he doesn't throw enough punches to beatdown GGG. He better hope he doesn't gas out by fighting emotionally, then get seriously beat up with old man strength.Comment
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INTERVIEW: Daniyar Yeleussinov rips Matchroom contract offer, considering retirement if he can’t land big fight by end of 2022
The 2016 Olympic gold medalist is quickly becoming disillusioned with pro boxing and says he will retire if opportunities don’t come his way soon.
Daniyar Yeleussinov is in somber spirits and has the look of a man who has been worn down by the bureaucracy and red tape of professional boxing.
“I don’t really like boxing, I just like to win,” the 31-year-old Kazakh welterweights tells Bad Left Hook.
“I need a promoter; I need to fight,” he continued. “If this doesn’t happen by the end of 2022 then I will have to retire. I am too good to be an ‘opponent’ for a promoter, I have proved this. I deserve a promoter who believes in me and is willing to fight for me.”
Yeleussinov (11-0, 6 KO) thought Eddie Hearn was that man, and that promoter. The Kazakh signed with Matchroom Boxing after turning over from a successful 2016 Olympics — grabbing gold in the 69kg division — but soon saw his career losing steam and attention despite cruising to a 10-0 record. He has fought once since leaving Hearn, recording a unanimous decision in Kazakhstan against the unknown Juan Hernan Leal, but is becoming frustrated by the phone not ringing.
“I would have stayed with Matchroom but their offer included slave-like conditions. It was worthless. I had to commit to just $100,000 for each fight, even if this was against some of the biggest names in the division; Conor Benn, Vergil Ortiz, or Errol Spence. These fights should earn me six or seven times that amount! And I had no right to increase my fee at all.
“There are lots of promoters that I would love to work with: Frank Warren and Al Haymon, but they have their own fighters and obligations. After all, I am a Kazakh; nobody seems interested in promoting me. We’re still waiting on an option that suits me. I guess these things take time.”
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GGG trying to get better odds on himself. He's gonna kick Canelo's --- pillar to post.Comment
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I like GGG but you have a few disadvantages at this point, one being age, as a pro Canelo has fought the better opponents throughout his career and at a heavier weight class, another thing he hasn't jumped from trainer to trainer whereas GGG is currently with like his 22nd trainer but I like change, if you are young! If GGG can't hurt Canelo I can see him going out like Alexis Arguello or Julio Cesar Chavez and calling it a day.Comment
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