Official Canelo vs. Khan Master Discussion Thread

[SilverMiles]

Did Max just say Tapia has never been dropped/stopped???

In Both the Kirkland/Soro fights he was stopped on his feet. This is his first time being dropped.

[gmc_rfc_06]

Ultimately, it was what we expected.

Fast start from Khan, but it was only a matter of time before Canelo adjusted to his speed and took control. He did that, began to outbox him and then finished him Mortal Kombat Fatality style.

Props to Amir for getting in there, but it turned out to be the mistake that we knew it would be.

[World Champion?]

It is sad that these mismatches pass for 'exciting fights', though I have to praise Khan for taking on the challenge. As for Canelo, despite all the talk I'd say he will end up fighting Saunders or Jacobs in September, is there any other likely option? I wouldn't be surprised if the WBC make him an emeritus champion when he avoids the GGG fight so that he can fight whoever else he wants.

[Nubia]

It is sad that these mismatches pass for 'exciting fights', though I have to praise Khan for taking on the challenge. As for Canelo, despite all the talk I'd say he will end up fighting Saunders or Jacobs in September, is there any other likely option? I wouldn't be surprised if the WBC make him an emeritus champion when he avoids the GGG fight so that he can fight whoever else he wants.

And Triple G will take on the tough challenger in Kell Brook.

[1hourRun]

lol Virgil Hunter really heated after the fight.

[BrometheusBob.]

It reminded me of the KO of the fight that is in my profile picture.

Reminded me of Pac/Hatton personally. Both flat on the canvas, stomach side up, eyes open but totally out.

[FrankieBruno]

Brutal knockout, but was to be expected.

Khan was making Canelo look like a telegraphed ameture in there at times.

Bur the size difference was simply too much, at one point in the fight Canelo lifte Khan up in the air.

Khan was unable to clinch, i think there was only 2 clinches in the entire fight.

He took Nelo's left hooks and bodyshots well, that right hand however was like a baseball bat to the face

Khan needs to go back to 47, where he is able to hold guys an stay in the pocket long to let off more shoots. Asides for the knockout, he was in that fight and clearly the better boxer

but weight classes exist for a reason..and that was proven last night

[DinoCop]

but weight classes exist for a reason..and that was proven last night

Yea mate, so true. It's a mismatch no matter what. I accept his win if the winner is a bigger weight guy.

[Eff Pandas]

lol Virgil Hunter really heated after the fight.

Amir: Hey Virgil
Virgil: What Amir
Amir: Is that your boner rubbing on my thigh
Virgil: Yes
Amir: ****
Virgil: Is that a problem
Amir: No Virgil...hug me closer

[bojangles1987]

I was not in the least bit shocked at Khan's success, neither was Canelo. I can confirm Canelo clearly said in interview prior to the fight, he expects Khan to come out strong and win the fight early until he adapts and starts catching Khan. Khan did the same exact thing to DSG only this time he kinda learned his lesson and didn't throw as much, so he was tagged a little later. But when he was caught, he was caught.

I agree with Lederman's scorecard, Khan won rounds 1 and 2 but then he kinda started Lara'ing in round 3 and on. I don't know what people were seeing Khan was doing in round 3 that so many gave it to him. Canelo's body punching was excellent, and he didn't panicked at all at Khan's success, but that's probably because he already knew that was going to go down like that. Khan will always be really good in the first few rounds.

If the BoxNation commentators are any indication, they just saw the speed. Every time Khan threw a combination, "Oh, lovely stuff by Khan!" It was ridiculous.

Khan might have won round 3 and been up 3-2, but I can't see him winning 4 or 5. He didn't do much and was getting hit with big shots.