Was Canelo vs Jacobs the Perfect Boxing Match?

[KingHippo]

The whole thing was beautiful to see. A great mix of evasion and aggression between two equally matched opponents. Top level defense and footwork. Smart punching. Switching hitting. Masterful head movement and distance control. Shifting gears/levels. Even some phone booth moments. Anyone remember a better match from a pure technical standpoint?

[Fangedgrowl]

The whole thing was beautiful to see. A great mix of evasion and aggression between two equally matched opponents. Top level defense and footwork. Smart punching. Switching hitting. Masterful head movement and distance control. Shifting gears/levels. Even some phone booth moments. Anyone remember a better match from a pure technical standpoint?

No Jacobs didnt fight tall. He was too buys in the early rounds being passive. He just didnt do enough.

[boliodogs]

The whole thing was beautiful to see. A great mix of evasion and aggression between two equally matched opponents. Top level defense and footwork. Smart punching. Switching hitting. Masterful head movement and distance control. Shifting gears/levels. Even some phone booth moments. Anyone remember a better match from a pure technical standpoint?

Canelo boxed very well. It was good for boxing skill but as a fight it was average at best.

[KingHippo]

No Jacobs didnt fight tall. He was too buys in the early rounds being passive. He just didnt do enough.

That was the "switching gears" part

[KingHippo]

Canelo boxed very well. It was good for boxing skill but as a fight it was average at best.

I don't care for fights. Give me a chess match any day.

[ralex]

It was the sweet science on display at the highest level.