Comments Thread For: The sparring sessions that convinced Tim Bradley that Terence Crawford beats Canelo Alvarez

[NihonJim]

We all know the reason Bradley is picking Crawford

[Jack_sh*t]

Big Turk is a Crawford fan. He’s treating him loke the A side in this. I’m less concerned about that than any normal Canelo fight.

The same Big Turk that supposedly leaned toward Beterbiev (v Bivol) because he was ******?

Canelo has had more gifts from judges than I've had from Santa.

[CubanGuyNYC]

TBud must have whooped Timmeh badly in sparring

fighters overrate whoever got the better of them

Experienced fans know that sparring means little if anything to the likelihood of a fight’s outcome. For starters, the guy Bud is sparring ain’t Canelo — not even close. So why should we extrapolate Crawford’s activity in sparring with his projected performance against the undisputed 168 champion?

[Moz_boxing]

Crawfords chances are slim and even slimmer considering when fighting canelo you also fight the judges.

A Draw vs Mayweather and 115-113 against Bivol have to be two of the worst scorings in boxing history. In both fights he barely won 1-2 rounds.

It's not enough to beat Canelo you need to make him look like an amateur and outwork him by a high amount of punches if not they will rob you. You cant win a more or less competitive fight against Canelo ask GGG.

[NarcosMaidana]

I fully believe Bud can win the fight, but will the judges give it to him if he does?

Close fight no, but if Bud convincedly beat Canelo, then yes, judges will have no choice but to give it to him. Ya have to remember, this fight is being promoted by Turki. So the whole, "the judges are in Canelo's pocket" does not apply here.

[SouthpawRight]

Experienced fans know that sparring means little if anything to the likelihood of a fight’s outcome. For starters, the guy Bud is sparring ain’t Canelo — not even close. So why should we extrapolate Crawford’s activity in sparring with his projected performance against the undisputed 168 champion?

I guess TBud made Timmeh ineffective when they sparred

that’s the reason I can think of for him being ultra impressed

Skill wise TBud is better than Saul but TBud is nowhere near Floyd good

Crawfords chances are slim and even slimmer considering when fighting canelo you also fight the judges.

A Draw vs Mayweather and 115-113 against Bivol have to be two of the worst scorings in boxing history. In both fights he barely won 1-2 rounds.

It's not enough to beat Canelo you need to make him look like an amateur and outwork him by a high amount of punches if not they will rob you. You cant win a more or less competitive fight against Canelo ask GGG.

Floyd 11-1’d him and and gave away round 12 knowing he swept the entirety of the fight

Bivol 10-2’d his ass. Saul was round 4 and 9

TBud would have to take 9 rounds to be safe 8 if he doesn’t get knocked down

Close fight no, but if Bud convincedly beat Canelo, then yes, judges will have no choice but to give it to him. Ya have to remember, this fight is being promoted by Turki. So the whole, "the judges are in Canelo's pocket" does not apply here.

Saul can bring attention to Riyadh because he fights twice a year and has more fights left in him

only remaining match for TBud Mr Fight One Per Year would be rematch Saul

Saul has 4x the amount of remaining mileage!

[CubanGuyNYC]

I guess TBud made Timmeh ineffective when they sparred

that’s the reason I can think of for him being ultra impressed

Skill wise TBud is better than Saul but TBud is nowhere near Floyd good

A number of factors go into determining advantages between fighters — skill is only one of them. Bud might be more skilled, but is it enough to overcome Canelo’s natural size and strength advantage? It’s not like Alvarez is unskilled himself. Anyway, I’ve got the bigger, younger man here. Yes, age might even be a factor in this contest. After the age of 35, there’s no telling where a pro athlete’s career goes — especially in combat sports.

[SouthpawRight]

A number of factors go into determining advantages between fighters — skill is only one of them. Bud might be more skilled, but is it enough to overcome Canelo’s natural size and strength advantage? It’s not like Alvarez is unskilled himself. Anyway, I’ve got the bigger, younger man here. Yes, age might even be a factor in this contest. After the age of 35, there’s no telling where a pro athlete’s career goes — especially in combat sports.

Saul by ko in round 9

[CubanGuyNYC]

Saul by ko in round 9

Possibly. I wouldn’t rule out a late KO — or even an early one. Whatever the cause of victory is, I have Alvarez coming out on top.

[Jack_sh*t]

Close fight no, but if Bud convincedly beat Canelo, then yes, judges will have no choice but to give it to him. Ya have to remember, this fight is being promoted by Turki. So the whole, "the judges are in Canelo's pocket" does not apply here.

It's the same team of judges that gave Barrios the controversial draw v Manny.

There's a definite possibility Bud outboxes Ginger for 12 & the judges call it a draw. I'm off to check the odds on that now.