Why is GGG-Canelo perceived as a close matchup?

[mathed]

It's perceived as a close fight because of how the diva demolished Paul Smith, did you guys see how she took care of him? I mean how will lil g be able to compete with the Smith destroyer?

[lead right]

It's interesting because we've never seen either one of these guys truly hurt. And they both have the power and skills to do it

[Joe Beamish]

I'm not sure it will be a "close fight." But I do think it will be a competitive one while it lasts. I don't think the style matchup favors Canelo in the least, but I do think Glolovkin is getting old fast, and this could make things interesting.

[soul_survivor]

I'll go all in on my epoints on that bet.

We'll see closer to fight time.

[lead right]

I pick Canelo to outbox him 8-4. I'm not a fan of either but I see better fundamentals from Canelo.

[bojangles1987]

Alvarez has the style and skill to make things difficult for Golovkin, and Golovkin has the jab and style to make things difficult for Alvarez.

On paper it looks like a tough matchup either way. That's why it's so hyped.

[mathed]

Canelo will beat GGG.

First she has to stop coming up with reasons not to fight him doe.

[daggum]

did you see ggg's last fight? hes done. why do you think hes not fighting saunders? hes turned into amir "big fight or nothing" khan

[icha]

It's perceived as a close fight because of how the diva demolished Paul Smith, did you guys see how she took care of him? I mean how will lil g be able to compete with the Smith destroyer?

Make the bet you puzzy...

[Lester Tutor]

Canelo's nickname could be Tank. A tweener my a$$. He's gonna love that 164.5 weight division he just created for his next fight. And I'll predict he comes in at 162.5 or max weight for the JCC Jr fight with a giant smile & a full belly.

But I think its a competitive fight purely on the basis of them being hands down the best two guys at 160. I think most divisions top two guys would make for competitive fights. I think Canelo wins doe (& I've been saying that before these Benedict Arnold fairweather mfers who done flipped on GGG post-Brook & post-Jacobs).

Why would he create a new division? Alvarez has never fought a '155' title bout. Guys like Angulo, Lara, and Kirkland obliged since they had revelance to the game. a pound! Does that mean Kirkland, Angulo or Lara are Middlweights too because they fought there?

I can't see any 168 current champ even fancying a bout with Alvarez below 168 even thought anything above 160 is a Super Middleweight bout, including 161 correct? Technically, correct? Wasn't 164 technically a Super Middleweight bout against Ward? a ''weight made up'' because Golovkin can do that to previous 168 king?

Relax. it's only a catch because it's Chavez Jr.'s last chance to prove any narrative on ''pushing the limit.'' They owe a lot to GBP for making this fight. Lots of money and recognition done again.