When is it time to find out if Canelo is the real deal?

[4Corners]

I wanted to see Canelo-Kirkland sometime early next year, apparently Molina-Kirkland is in the works tho, so hopefully Canelo-Angulo can be made.

I'm ready to see him step up too, I've been saying Canelo-P.Williams would've been good instead of Cintron, but everyone called me crazy, I think Canelo would BLAST Williams outta there.

I don;t really want to see him waste time on Paul Williams, who hasn't been s**t since Martinez KO'd him. I'd rather see Alvarez fight Erislandy Lara, who I think is actually the best 154 lb fighter.

[$tate of Mind]

age is a sad excuse if you ask me, Wilfredo Benitez fought Cervantes at 17 years old goddamnit

I know he is the exception to the rule, but come on, they gave the kid a belt, now it's time to act like a champion and fight the best out there

I do believe they intend to match him with a top juniormiddle after Cintron, but I may be wrong

I agree with you about the age factor. That is a cop out.

[$tate of Mind]

Baldomir was the worst, in my opinion. He was relevant way back in 06', mainly b ecause he had an upset win over a prime Zab Judah, hence why he got the Mayweather fight.

After Cintron, who is clearly past his prime, they should make Alvarez-Chavez Jr in March/April 2012. If Alvarez wins there, they should match him with James Kirkland, especially if Kirkland grabs a belt over Bundrage. Alvarez-Kirkland would be a big summer fight, and out either guy in the drivers seat at 154.

If Alvarez were to beat both Chavez Jr and Kirkland, it would be time to match him with Cotto or Lara. If he actually made it through all those fights in 2012, which probably won't even happen, he would then jump to Middleweight most likely, or dare I say it....fight Floyd Mayweather.

If Alvarez beat Chavez Jr, Kirkland, Cotto, tell me you wouldn't want to see a Mayweather-Alvarez fight at 154 in early 2013 or something??? That would be big. I think Alvarez has a shot at being a great fighter, and he adjusted well against Gomez once he faced some adversity (although Gomez is not that good at all). Chavez Jr is a punk, no skills. He's a hard puncher, with little skills, and knows he will get KO'd by Sergio in 7-8 rounds. Hence why Bob Arum wants to make the Alvarez-Chavez Jr fight and cash out big on the PPV buys.

Either way, in 2012, Alvarez needs to step up. I am tired of people saying "he's young, take his time, etc". Ali was fighting a latter prime Sonny Liston, the world beater at the time and viewed as the Tyson of the 60's, at age 22 and dominated him. granted, Ali in his prime was possibly the greatest fighter we've ever seen, at least at Heavyweight, but Alvarez needs to step up in 2012. it's time.

Good post bro!

[bojangles1987]

Cintron's decent enough. It's a step in the right direction.

[VanesBoxing]

Canelo vs. Vanes

it is really time for both of them to show what they are made of and for one to rise.

[Snake...]

Legit number 1 Jr middle weight in the world = me kirkland got owned by ishida who was handled by my brother lara got a gift draw vs molina , angulo lost see who else? cotto and marg and done i will retire both and cintron was coming off a long lay off when he fought molina

[$tate of Mind]

Canelo vs. Vanes

it is really time for both of them to show what they are made of and for one to rise.

That's a good fight that I would support. Man, The 154lbs division is deep!