Comments Thread For: De La Hoya: Canelo Will Not Run From Golovkin

[aboutfkntime]

My interpretation of DLH's comment is that (in case Canelo becomes MW champion over Cotto at that ridiculous 155 catch weight which is almost in the JMW limit), Canelo will face GGG, at 160, after a couple of tune-up fights with lesser opponents so he can get used to fighting in that weight, even if he has to vacate the title temporarily for that.

Most people seem to imply that Canelo is a coward by avoiding a 160-pound fight with GGG in case he defeats Cotto. But let's see the other side of the story. How many times has GGG fought as a middleweight already? Check it yourself, a TON OF TIMES! That means he has an advantage in that weight limit, because he is evidently super-comfortable, experienced and proficient there.

Canelo has never, not once, fought at the REAL middleweight limit, 160. So he is not used to fighting in that division for real, like GGG is.

The exact same argument could work both ways then: Canelo is a coward if, in case he defeats Cotto, doesn't want to fight GGG at 160, the weight limit GGG is totally comfortable with, BUT by the same token, GGG would be a coward if he didn't want to fight Canelo at 155, the weight Canelo seems to be most comfortable with at this point. If he has stamina issues at 155, he will have even more (IOW will gas out even worse and sooner) at a 160-pound limit, so he needs to work on that with a couple of preparation fights if he doesn't want to be embarrassed by GGG.

Bottom line, I agree with the 160-pound limit being respected but I disagree with the "obligation" for Canelo to immediately fight at that weight limit against a super-experienced and dangerous rival fighting in that exact weight limit for several years now, while he (Canelo) has never ever fought a professional fight at such limit as of yet. As I mentioned, he needs to win at least a couple of successful tune-up fights with a couple top-ten MW fighters, to be at least a bit comfortable in such weight limit, just as GGG already is. Fair is fair!

Excellent post Sir.

It just takes a knowledgable balanced perspective.

The 1st issue is that golovtards are well-aware of that, they dont give a fk.

The 2nd issue is that Team Golovkin are also well-aware of that fact, and they dont give a fk either.

Team Golovkin are CHOOSING the easy way out, by hiding behind the WBC mandate, to FORCE the winner to face GGG at 160..... knowing that the winner is a JMW STAR who will not be forced into anything.

They actually want the winner to be strippd.

That is lame as **** from Team " anyone from 154-168 " Hypekin.

Let them take the easy way out, knowledgable fans will know whats up.

[aboutfkntime]

Trinidad is not Mexican.

Neither is Duran !



They're not African-American or Russian.....
..... Jedi just assumed they must be Mexican.

[KnickTillDeaTh]

Neither is Duran !



They're not African-American or Russian.....
..... Jedi just assumed they must be Mexican.

That's funny, the first name I noticed was Trinidad, I didn't even see Duran, lol.... He probably thinks Cotto is Mexican too.

[Progrssive_Jedi]

That's funny, the first name I noticed was Trinidad, I didn't even see Duran, lol.... He probably thinks Cotto is Mexican too.

I misspoke, I meant to say Hispanic greats.

But does it matter, would any great duck GGG.

[Progrssive_Jedi]

My interpretation of DLH's comment is that (in case Canelo becomes MW champion over Cotto at that ridiculous 155 catch weight which is almost in the JMW limit), Canelo will face GGG, at 160, after a couple of tune-up fights with lesser opponents so he can get used to fighting in that weight, even if he has to vacate the title temporarily for that.

Most people seem to imply that Canelo is a coward by avoiding a 160-pound fight with GGG in case he defeats Cotto. But let's see the other side of the story. How many times has GGG fought as a middleweight already? Check it yourself, a TON OF TIMES! That means he has an advantage in that weight limit, because he is evidently super-comfortable, experienced and proficient there.

Canelo has never, not once, fought at the REAL middleweight limit, 160. So he is not used to fighting in that division for real, like GGG is.

The exact same argument could work both ways then: Canelo is a coward if, in case he defeats Cotto, doesn't want to fight GGG at 160, the weight limit GGG is totally comfortable with, BUT by the same token, GGG would be a coward if he didn't want to fight Canelo at 155, the weight Canelo seems to be most comfortable with at this point. If he has stamina issues at 155, he will have even more (IOW will gas out even worse and sooner) at a 160-pound limit, so he needs to work on that with a couple of preparation fights if he doesn't want to be embarrassed by GGG.

Bottom line, I agree with the 160-pound limit being respected but I disagree with the "obligation" for Canelo to immediately fight at that weight limit against a super-experienced and dangerous rival fighting in that exact weight limit for several years now, while he (Canelo) has never ever fought a professional fight at such limit as of yet. As I mentioned, he needs to win at least a couple of successful tune-up fights with a couple top-ten MW fighters, to be at least a bit comfortable in such weight limit, just as GGG already is. Fair is fair!

Canelo has been fighting at MW for two years, it's not GGG fault he's been CW people.

Canelo is already rehydrating to 175. What's he come in at when he is MW?

Canelo won't be able to go past 10% of MW limit because of GGG's IBF belt.

Canelo's excuse is a load of crap. He wants to wait GGG out.

He knows GGG beats him.

Trinidad is not Mexican.

I know, I meant to write Hispanic, but for some reason I said Mexican.

[aboutfkntime]

I know, I meant to write Hispanic, but for some reason I said Mexican.

I know what that reason is......

..... you DKSAB

[KnickTillDeaTh]

Canelo has been fighting at MW for two years, it's not GGG fault he's been CW people.

Canelo is already rehydrating to 175. What's he come in at when he is MW?

Canelo won't be able to go past 10% of MW limit because of GGG's IBF belt.

Canelo's excuse is a load of crap. He wants to wait GGG out.

He knows GGG beats him.



I know, I meant to write Hispanic, but for some reason I said Mexican.

Mexicans are not Hispanic, neither are Puerto Ricans for that matter. An Hispanic is technically a person who originates from the Islands of Hispaniola, which is Haiti, and the Domincan Republic.

[aboutfkntime]

Mexicans are not Hispanic, neither are Puerto Ricans for that matter. An Hispanic is technically a person who originates from the Islands of Hispaniola, which is Haiti, and the Domincan Republic.

I think it's easier for jedi if we just let him call Trinidad and Duran Mexican