Comments Thread For: Canelo-Crawford venue confirmed to be Allegiant Stadium

[daggum]

Of course it is. Nothing else gets close. Theres no one at 154 that offers anything like what Canelo does. Bud has wasted time this year I agree but can only be applauded for reaching for the stars and true greatness by going after Canelo. Maybe he will find it tougher than he thinks but there is no doubt he is a truly special talent and if anyone can make the transition it's him.

Just writing this makes me wish the fight was tomorrow, cannae wait

How great is canelo? He's spent the last 4 years ducking the clear number 1 guy in his division. He also got pummeled by bivol during that stretch. I don't know this fight is like another matrix sequel or star wars movie. It's not going to be meaningful but will sell a lot which is the point

[Oregonian]

What are you about. AJ is a circus act right now, Dubois finished him. Yes he could headline the O2 still but so what no one believes he's at the top anymore. Fighting in Vegas on the best card ever and knocking out Wilder would bump him back there. Surely you see that. Canelo is the biggest name in boxing who dared to be even greater by stepping up in weight again to fight Bivol. Being on a joke fight would do nothing for any serious boxer let alone the recognised no 1 commercial name in the sport.

How about coming up with your own fights? Try and have at least a little bit of ambition

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Canelo has ducked Benavidez for three years straight. He fought Bivol not because he “dared” to be great but because he thought Bivol was an easy win.

AJ can fight Wilder in the UK or Saudi Arabia and can KO him without having to fight on the undercard of anyone. AJ is a global star just like Canelo and this is despite the losses he’s had. This is pretty obvious.

My own fights? You mean my wishful fights? It’s pretty obvious fans don’t make fights. Promoters do.

Fighters are busy ducking each other or fighting easy matchups. We’re left scratching our heads everytime that happens so what good will my wishful fights do?

[LarryMerchant'sBottle]

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Canelo has ducked Benavidez for three years straight. He fought Bivol not because he “dared” to be great but because he thought Bivol was an easy win.

AJ can fight Wilder in the UK or Saudi Arabia and can KO him without having to fight on the undercard of anyone. AJ is a global star just like Canelo and this is despite the losses he’s had. This is pretty obvious.

My own fights? You mean my wishful fights? It’s pretty obvious fans don’t make fights. Promoters do.

Fighters are busy ducking each other or fighting easy matchups. We’re left scratching our heads everytime that happens so what good will my wishful fights do?

The guy freaking fought him, Every fighter that gets in the ring thinks they can win, they're pros, that's the attitude to have if you want to have a chance at beating your opponent. Ginger moving up is not daring to be great, but every other fighter that does is?? come on now.....

[HisExcellency]

This is a really tough fight to call...Canelo is hugely experienced in the weight class but faded compared to his peak whereas Crawford seems more in his prime although he's never fought at Super Middleweight and barely beat Madrimov. He also seemed to feel the weight of his punches and was previously dropped by Kava and did the stanky leg against Gamboa. Therefore, I expect a narrow points victory either way or even a DRAW.

[Goatintheboat]

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Canelo has ducked Benavidez for three years straight. He fought Bivol not because he “dared” to be great but because he thought Bivol was an easy win.

AJ can fight Wilder in the UK or Saudi Arabia and can KO him without having to fight on the undercard of anyone. AJ is a global star just like Canelo and this is despite the losses he’s had. This is pretty obvious.

My own fights? You mean my wishful fights? It’s pretty obvious fans don’t make fights. Promoters do.

Fighters are busy ducking each other or fighting easy matchups. We’re left scratching our heads everytime that happens so what good will my wishful fights do?

Benevidez had the choice and opted for 175 to fight Bivol or Beterbiev which he has failed to do. Spot the pattern here yet? Fighting in Vegas on the biggest fight this year will do far more for Joshua than another fight in the UK or the desert. That's obvious isn't it. Turki has the money so go make the Canelo card truly extraordinary.

[Goatintheboat]

How great is canelo? He's spent the last 4 years ducking the clear number 1 guy in his division. He also got pummeled by bivol during that stretch. I don't know this fight is like another matrix sequel or star wars movie. It's not going to be meaningful but will sell a lot which is the point

Canelo is the king. He went after the 4 belts at SMW and got them. Everyone else could of done the same but guess what they didn't. Benevidez ran to LHW. Got given a belt too rather than fight a champion. Let's see who he fights next. Plenty of great options there. Of course the fight will be meaningful. Unless you decide it's not.

[Oregonian]

Benevidez had the choice and opted for 175 to fight Bivol or Beterbiev which he has failed to do. Spot the pattern here yet? Fighting in Vegas on the biggest fight this year will do far more for Joshua than another fight in the UK or the desert. That's obvious isn't it. Turki has the money so go make the Canelo card truly extraordinary.

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Have you really been following boxing? Benavidez moved to 175 after realizing Canelowas never going to fight him.
How many times do you think Benny called Canelo out?

[A.B Counterhooks]

The guy freaking fought him, Every fighter that gets in the ring thinks they can win, they're pros, that's the attitude to have if you want to have a chance at beating your opponent. Ginger moving up is not daring to be great, but every other fighter that does is?? come on now.....

Lol imagine challenging an established champion at a higher weight class and thinking it'll be an 'easy win' ...man you read some of these comments and wonder if these dudes have ever even throw a punch in their entire lives let alone compete at anything at higher level?!

[LarryMerchant'sBottle]

Lol imagine challenging an established champion at a higher weight class and thinking it'll be an 'easy win' ...man you read some of these comments and wonder if these dudes have ever even throw a punch in their entire lives let alone compete at anything at higher level?!

Yeah, it's easy being a couch champ when you're not the one putting in the effort and stepping into the ring.

I understand having favorite fighters but discrediting a boxer then glorifying another that does the exact same thing is silly. Might as well say that Bud wasn't daring to be great by moving up to fight Madrimov, he just moved up because he thought he could easily beat Madrimov, therefore he doesn't deserve any credit for winning that title....