Josesito's Gameplan?

[mathed]

Let me put my thinking cap on lol

I'm not 100% sure what Lopez is capable of as a fighter cuz I haven't seen enough of him. I'm not sure how deep he'll be able to dig to pull this out, or how complete his skill-set is. But if the Ortiz fight showed anything, it's that Lopez has some boxing ability, plenty of heart and doesn't just slug it out hoping to drop his opponent. He picks his shots pretty well and has good timing. There's a couple times during the Ortiz fight where he threw when Ortiz didn't expect it, and he knew how to disrupt Ortiz's rhythm. He did get hit a bunch, but he would've gotten hit a lot more had he not known how to clinch and counter-punch effectively. He also likes to aim to the body, and has good head-body combinations. Josesito seems to be a solid all-around fighter.

I think the jab is gonna be the most important punch for him, he'll have to set up everything cuz I don't think he can take Canelo's power for 12 rounds. Canelo goes through phases of aggression and passiveness, so Lopez is gonna have to know when to switch up his strategy. During his phase of passiveness, Lopez is gonna have to lure him onto shots, get a reaction with a jab feint and **** him with the right. He could also lead during this time, but he would have to be careful not to get countered. Canelo tends to explode with the left hook/straight right combo in this phase, so Lopez will have to be prepared to throw his own left hook (similar to what Garcia did against Khan). When Canelo is the aggressor, do what mathed said lol. Double jab, triple jab, jab to the head and stomach, then drop the right. Josesito is gonna need to clinch a lot in this fight, anytime he gets caught in the ropes, he shouldn't hesitate to clinch, especially when he feels that Canelo is establishing a rhythm.

As much of a physical mismatch this is, I'm still excited to see what Lopez is gonna do with this obstacle in front of him.

Great analysis

[Light_Speed]

He needs to jab and move. Try to keep Canelo off of him with it and then shoot the straight right while sliding to his right to avoid Canelo's right hand. Lots of jab, straight, left hook to the body combinations before sliding off at an angle. If he thinks he can trade with Canelo and that is his plan, he won't last long.

Pretty much what I was gonna say. Lopez needs to box and clinch a lot if he doesn't wanna get murked.

Canelo goes through phases of aggression and passiveness, so Lopez is gonna have to know when to switch up his strategy. During his phase of passiveness, Lopez is gonna have to lure him onto shots, get a reaction with a jab feint and **** him with the right.

Those phases of passiveness are deceiving, if you think the beast is sleeping and you get brave, he wakes up with a brutal counter.

[TX_BOXNG]

hopefully josesito wins

all golden boy is gona cry if he pulls the upset, golden boy deserves it also for tryna pull the fans away from jr vs martinez with a bullcrap fight when they had so many better options

[boliodogs]

I give him almost no chance to win or even last past 5 rounds. He is a very game fighter with fast hands. I think he will fight the same way he did against Ortiz but it won't work on Canelo. He likes to trade punches but he won't hurt Canelo and Canelo will hurt him. Just my opinion. He is a good 140 pounder in over his head against a very strong 154 pounder.

[kiaba360]

Pretty much what I was gonna say. Lopez needs to box and clinch a lot if he doesn't wanna get murked.


Those phases of passiveness are deceiving, if you think the beast is sleeping and you get brave, he wakes up with a brutal counter.

yeah, VERY deceiving. His ability to explode with a combination (and get leverage on each punch) is definitely a reason why Lopez can't afford to fall asleep in the ring. However, Lopez also can't show him too much respect either. Every punch must be thrown with conviction. **** that "fight to survive" mind-set, there's gonna be multiple points where he'll have to stand his ground and punch Canelo's head back. Everybody knows that the fight will be filled with these moments, and that's why almost everyone is saying that he'll get stopped. But we all know one thing for sure: both guys will get hit. Canelo is supposed to be able to take Lopez's punch well because of the weight advantage. The weight is supposed to make all the difference. Hoping that Lopez puts on the weight properly and doesn't come in looking outta shape.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

yeah, VERY deceiving. His ability to explode with a combination (and get leverage on each punch) is definitely a reason why Lopez can't afford to fall asleep in the ring. However, Lopez also can't show him too much respect either. Every punch must be thrown with conviction. **** that "fight to survive" mind-set, there's gonna be multiple points where he'll have to stand his ground and punch Canelo's head back. Everybody knows that the fight will be filled with these moments, and that's why almost everyone is saying that he'll get stopped. But we all know one thing for sure: both guys will get hit. Canelo is supposed to be able to take Lopez's punch well because of the weight advantage. The weight is supposed to make all the difference. Hoping that Lopez puts on the weight properly and doesn't come in looking outta shape.

This is what it's gonna look like.

[kiaba360]

This is what it's gonna look like.

Canelo is gonna be a few pounds heavier than Ortiz. Canelo weighed 167 against Mosley, Ortiz weighed 164 (if I remember correctly) against Floyd. Lopez will probably weigh 148, while Canelo will weigh the full 154. I can imagine that Lopez will rehydrate to 156-160. Weight is such an important factor in the outcome of this fight. The question shouldn't be: Can Lopez take Canelo's power? It should be, Can Lopez deal with the weight issue?

[PD21]

Canewlo is a massive favourite but I wouldnt write off Lopes completely when you consider washed up Mosley went 12 with huim and some had it close for 6 rounds.

Hard to see Lopez winning but if he did the scenario would would have to be with him frustrating Canelo from the outside using movements, tieing him up close, staying off the ropes and looking busy doing nothing. His punches are going to have zero effect on the bigger man but if he lands enough of them often enough he may be able to inflict some damage.

Josesito will have to resist the urge to trade which will be hard for him to do being a natural warrior but if he wants to get through 12 he has to get on his when Canelos unloading and take advantage of the moments where Alvarez does nothing. If he does this and keeps his chin tucked away I can see him being a tough nights work.

[dibzvincent143]

i think its best if he should test canelo's power first. i know that sounds crazy, but he went there and go fire with fire with ortiz who was about 160+ at fight night and broke his jaw.. he can take ortiz shots so im counting that maybe he could also take canelo's.. and once he measure the power of canelo, he can do his thing now and gain confidence.
im not saying, he'd apply the same technique he did against ortiz, but its really important that he'd know the power of canelo, so either he could respect it, or do his thing..

yes jab will be his best weapon, shoot and move technique, counter and dont let canelo use any of his physical advantage.. and when canelo tires out (if he tires out) then its time for lopez to take it to him mexican style..

I know the odds are high, but I hope lopez would give canelo some trouble maybe KD him.. because its really a shame that he fought a jww.tsk.. i have no problem seeing an upset too. but if canelo wins, then good for him... i know the kid has a future.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Lets Teddy Atlas on the scene and see what he got to say about Lopez's game plan.


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