Comments Thread For: Canelo Wins Big, Stays Firm on Golovkin Weight Stance

[Vasyl’s dad]

Yeah but all of that doesn't get you paid, nor does it give you a legacy that's more than what-ifs. If he wanted to establish himself fighting Ward may have been the right move.

He will get paid in due time. His legacy is fine as well. When people look back and see that other fighters in his division chose not to fight him, just makes him look that much better. He offered Ward a fair comprimise. Ward declined. Time to move on from that.

[GOD-FR33]

You mean...

Yeah but all of that doesn't get you paid, nor does it give you a legacy that's more than what-ifs. If he wanted to establish himself fighting Ward may have been the right move.

I agree but you left out that fighting Ward at 168lbs, would've been the right move. Not a catch weight. I like GGG but I will not defend him calling out Ward at a catch weight. It just means he didn't want the fight. Ward would've beaten his ass anyway. He is too BIG for GGG. Canelo will fight GGG in due time. Let him enjoy the biggest win of his career for a minute. It would be ****** to jump to middleweight and fight GGG right away. He makes 155lbs comfortably right now. Why don't GGG grab Andy Lee's belt in the meantime and let the fight simmer. When they finally meet, don't be surprised if Canelo wins it.

[PunchyPotorff]

A good bit of hate for Canelo, which may or may not be justified depending on how you look at things, but the level of class from diva Cotto was proven low when he refused post-fight interviews.And by that I mean Adrian Bonehead low class. The scores were indeed off, it was maybe a 3-4 point win for Canelo, but still, Cotto needs to just do an easy farewell fight and leave the sport permanently. As for Canelo's future opponents, he should be allowed one fight before being required to go in there against GGG. And he is right, especially after last night's win, he is the more popular fighter with the fans, the bigger draw. If GGG fought in San Antonio or Mexico or L.A., he wouldn't be able to fill a stadium unless it was vs Canelo. But now, Canelo could do it even without GGG.

[BattlingNelson]

He can say what he want. If he wants to keep the belt he fights GGG @ 160 next with a 60-40 pursesplit. That will be the base line. If he wants to force Golovkin down in weight he will have to pay.

Unless WBC goes chavez jr. Mexican again. I wouldnt rule that out unfortunately.

[aboutfkntime]

He will get paid in due time. His legacy is fine as well. When people look back and see that other fighters in his division chose not to fight him, just makes him look that much better. He offered Ward a fair comprimise. Ward declined. Time to move on from that.

He has never faced a world-class opponent

[aboutfkntime]

I agree but you left out that fighting Ward at 168lbs, would've been the right move. Not a catch weight. I like GGG but I will not defend him calling out Ward at a catch weight. It just means he didn't want the fight. Ward would've beaten his ass anyway. He is too BIG for GGG. Canelo will fight GGG in due time. Let him enjoy the biggest win of his career for a minute. It would be ****** to jump to middleweight and fight GGG right away. He makes 155lbs comfortably right now. Why don't GGG grab Andy Lee's belt in the meantime and let the fight simmer. When they finally meet, don't be surprised if Canelo wins it.

OMG, don't know why I read your post, I usually don't.

I agree with every word.

WTF?

[Bandman]

canelo is a tank at 155, thats why he stays there, it gives him a power and size edge over anybody. .just vacate the title and then maybe golovkin would agree to the catchweight. he just wants the belt then give it to him, that way he has no excuse not to drop weight. but whats wrong with 158-159 thats more reasonable. i dont think golovkin can comfortably make 155, no matter what his teams says i dont buy it.

[BattleAxePurist]

Somebody call John McClane we have a hostage situation here

[MC Hammer]

He will get paid in due time. His legacy is fine as well. When people look back and see that other fighters in his division chose not to fight him, just makes him look that much better. He offered Ward a fair comprimise. Ward declined. Time to move on from that.

In due time? He's almost 35. He has to get it now or it won't matter. Just becuase you're just finding out about the guy doesn't mean he's young. Canelo is way ahead with the youth factor and can wait him out, Cotto's not taking the fight and has no reason to, and no one is on the rise for MW division on HBO's roster so where does he go?

Give me 5 fighters in the top 30 who are more known for who avoided them than who they fought. You can't. Fights that aren't fought don't add to legacy.

Ironically the fair compromise he gave Ward is the same one Canelo is giving him. Maybe ggg should move on?

[Bandman]

damn! cant a mofo enjoy his biggest win for just a few days.