Why I Think Canelo Will Lose

[Code Red]

But not overall experience.

Canelo will also have the advantage of the judges, that's something to consider

[icha]

I agree with everyone who says Alvarez has the better resume, better experience, and the better overall skill set. But one factor leads me to favor Golovkin and that's the fact Canelo plays the weight game.

If you were to ask what weight class Alvarez belongs to there is no real answer. He fights at Caneloweight.....I wouldn't be surprised if he holds a catchweight record. He fights Floyd at 152, Chavez Jr at 164, he fought several opponents at agreed limits of 155 and he has never fought at 160!

Meanwhile Golovkin knows nothing but 160, in that regard this is in his wheelhouse he has the advantage. In truth Canelo should of done what he always done and that's force Golovkin down to 158 Caneloweight. Golovkin's age plus a caneloweight may be the edge Alvarez needed.

I think Golovkin needs to do what he always do, it's Alvarez that will have to show some "Sugar Ray" type skills. Can he do that, with those flat, heavy feet, probably not

as of last year 160 was an adv for ggg just as any cw was an adv for canelo... today there will be no adv so canelo beats ggg at any weight...

[Sledgeweather17]

I agree with everyone who says Alvarez has the better resume, better experience, and the better overall skill set. But one factor leads me to favor Golovkin and that's the fact Canelo plays the weight game.

If you were to ask what weight class Alvarez belongs to there is no real answer. He fights at Caneloweight.....I wouldn't be surprised if he holds a catchweight record. He fights Floyd at 152, Chavez Jr at 164, he fought several opponents at agreed limits of 155 and he has never fought at 160!

Meanwhile Golovkin knows nothing but 160, in that regard this is in his wheelhouse he has the advantage. In truth Canelo should of done what he always done and that's force Golovkin down to 158 Caneloweight. Golovkin's age plus a caneloweight may be the edge Alvarez needed.

I think Golovkin needs to do what he always do, it's Alvarez that will have to show some "Sugar Ray" type skills. Can he do that, with those flat, heavy feet, probably not

You probably didn't know but he fought at 150 caneloweight too a couple of times, even won his titles at 150 caneloweight before Floyd took em from him.

He has catchweight fights at 150lbs, 152lbs, 155lbs, and 164lbs, but folks round here want you to someohow believe that Floyd is the one that catchweighted him and not the other way around when the guy has been catchweighting his entire career.

[Code Red]

You probably didn't know but he fought at 150 caneloweight too a couple of times, even won his titles at 150 caneloweight before Floyd took em from him.

He has catchweight fights at 150lbs, 152lbs, 155lbs, and 164lbs, but folks round here want you to someohow believe that Floyd is the one that catchweighted him and not the other way around when the guy has been catchweighting his entire career.

Your right, it's so extreme that we don't know what weight class he is in. He has made a mockery out of junior middleweight, it's fascinating how they have allowed him to fight everywhere but 154

[Mukuro]

I think this is a very dynamic matchup. Golovkin is pretty straightforward, but Canelo's approach will determine how the fight goes to a large extent.

I think Canelo can be effective in spots, but I think it will be a tightwire walk for him. He has faster hands and solid all around skills, but if he sticks around too long inside he's gonna catch some stuff he probably won't be able to take. At the same time, he doesn't have the legs or consistency to stay one step ahead and avoid getting pinned down the whole fight.

I think he will look better in spots, but GGG will prove to be the more solid, consistent fighter and eventually break down and possibly stop Canelo with his consistent pressure.

[bluepete]

What I wonder is how well Canelo takes Golovkins power. I mean, anyone could theoretically hurt anyone but we know Golovkin has handled big punching middleweights of at least Canelo's power level. But Canelo has never taken a shot from anyone even near the power of Golovkin. Alvarez will need to prove he has a good middleweight chin in this one.

[Eff Pandas]

I don't think Canelo is really THAT f#cking small. I don't believe it when Canelo tells me he is, I don't believe it when Oscar tells me he is & I don't believe it when it comes down to this fight & who'll win. I think Canelo & Oscar are trying to sell a narrative to fans with this sh^t. Hell GGG isn't even the biggest 160lber himself.

This fight doesn't get won or loss on weight. This fight will be won or loss on skills, strategy & the execution of their skills + strategy on Saturday night. In that regard I feel like this is a pretty f#cking close fight. Although in boxing even when things are 50/50 or close to it going in the result could look more one sided in the end to fool people into thinking it wasn't 50/50 going in. So it wouldn't shock me if that happened, but this will ultimately be a great test for both fighters that'll be a great win for either guy no matter the dummies who'll suggest otherwise on Sunday morning.

[spenz]

Fight is 50/50. Since their speed is almost negligible as both are not significantly faster than the other, a couple of things needs to be found out once they are inside the ring.

A. Can both of them take both of their punches?
B. Who has better stamina?
C. Who will eventually take control of the fight?

[Eff Pandas]

What I wonder is how well Canelo takes Golovkins power. I mean, anyone could theoretically hurt anyone but we know Golovkin has handled big punching middleweights of at least Canelo's power level. But Canelo has never taken a shot from anyone even near the power of Golovkin. Alvarez will need to prove he has a good middleweight chin in this one.

Good points & I agree.

That is one of my most immediate questions that'll be answered first on Saturday.

Can Canelo handle GGG's power when GGG does land??? I think Canelo will make GGG miss more then anyone's made GGG miss then make him pay more than anyone's made GGG pay, but for sure GGG is gonna land some punches in there to & how will Canelo react to them? I suspect he'll do fine with it or fine enough with it, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't have serious doubts about that when I re-watch that fight with Miguel's older brother no matter how long ago that fight was.

[Canelo and GGG]

Good points & I agree.

That is one of my most immediate questions that'll be answered first on Saturday.

Can Canelo handle GGG's power when GGG does land??? I think Canelo will make GGG miss more then anyone's made GGG miss then make him pay more than anyone's made GGG pay, but for sure GGG is gonna land some punches in there to & how will Canelo react to them? I suspect he'll do fine with it or fine enough with it, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't have serious doubts about that when I re-watch that fight with Miguel's older brother no matter how long ago that fight was.

when i rewatch this fight with GGG and this turkish guy i have doubts too ,but seriously in both cases it was long time a go ,but GGG was mature man and Canelo was Kid ,also GGG freeze when he get cracked i dont belive his chin is so good if Canelo will land every round he will get GGG out of there.