Comments Thread For: Mayweather-Canelo at 152-Pounds, Four Titles at Stake

[UTEP]

He must must be under 162 pounds on fight night or is $1 million per pound fine if he goes over 162.

I knew there was going to be a rehydration clause too.

Floyd's a COWARD!!!

[JJRod]

This kid is 12 years younger and will outweigh Floyd by AT LEAST 20 lbs on fight night. Floyd fights at his natural weight, Canelo does not. Forget the 2 pounds, Floyd's the man and would have been within his rights to make Canelo come to 147 on general principle (for calling him out). This is the best fight that can be made and people are still whining...unbelievable.

I bet you were not singing the same tune about catch weights when Pacquiao did it to Margarito and Cotto.
But because your hero does it it's ok right?

[joesaiditstrue]

Sigh it is what it is, now there's a tailor made excuse. I doubt 2 pounds makes a difference.

it doesn't matter if 2 pounds makes a difference, the point is that mayweather is contradicting himself, which is a huge deal given how vocal he was about the Manny/Cotto situation, and he also is the current WBA super champion at 154

that's the point

i doubt anybody believes canelo will be drained, but the fact that mayweather feels it necessary to make this a contractual sticking point means to me that he sees canelo as a legit threat and wants a physiological/psychologial advantage over him

what other reason could you give?

[Rip Chudd]

Glad the fight is happening, but what a load of crap. Catchweight crap is unjustifiable, I hope Canelo ignores the catchweight altogether and comes to the weight in at 154.

[Mr. Fantastic]

Lmao!!! Let's see the excuses they criticized Pac for.

[The Evil 1-2]

No idea why this is happening at a catchweight. With that said, I'm still tuning in because Canelo's size and power will be an interesting challenge for the smaller Mayweather...

[jpage42]

What he means is Cotto was already on the verge of moving to 154 when the Pac fight came along. The equivalent would be Floyd forcing Canelo down 2 pounds, followed by Canelo moving up to 160. So there is a slight difference but the point is why are people making excuses for Canelo already? He took the fight people!!! He obviously feels fine at 152, he doesn't need our excuses. He could easily fight Cotto at 154 if he felt 152 was too much of a drop. Let it rest and lets enjoy a true mega fight people. We cry about the best nof fighting the best and then we cry when its not on the exact terms we want it to be.Just appreciate the fight and put the hate aside, both guys will be cashing huge checks regardless.

[Frank Ducketts]

Like you all said before regarding Cotto and Pac. If the other fighter agrees, so be it. If Canelo agreed, wtf are YOU talking about? Both stand to make millions, and 2 lbs won't affect Canelo. Floyd is a small ww, and Canelo is not a mw. This makes sense. The anti Floyd brigade is pissed, and I f#cking love it, lmmfao!

[Carpe Diem]

He will get a lot heat for this before and after the fight, but deservedly so. Whether we like to admit it or not, Canelo is a real middleweight. He struggles to make 154 lbs and will definitely have a hard time making 152 lbs. Floyd has managed to shot himself in the foot once again.

[MayMosPeaHop]

This kid is 12 years younger and will outweigh Floyd by AT LEAST 20 lbs on fight night. Floyd fights at his natural weight, Canelo does not. Forget the 2 pounds, Floyd's the man and would have been within his rights to make Canelo come to 147 on general principle (for calling him out). This is the best fight that can be made and people are still whining...unbelievable.

I agree with your statements. I do not see it as a disadvantage for Canelo because of his age also. I am just not a fan for catch-weight title fights.