What is Canelo's Biggest Strength as a Fighter? I Say Head Movement

[MDPopescu]

I've read Dougie Fischer singing praise for his punch selection. Do you think his punches vary more than most others? He definitely doesn't seem what many would call basic with ja, right hand and jab, right hand over and over.

... jabs, right and left hand hooks (to the head and body), right and left hand uppercuts, straight rights... and the combos...
... and effectiveness...

[Ray*]

Yeah, Mayweather always seemed calm in the ring. That's very admirable. I would agree. Canelo appears calm in every round no matter what's going on. I think this is why a loss can truly benefit a young fighter and make them better.

Can you give a specific example of when you thought he displayed great ring IQ and why? I'm not questioning you. Just would like more input. Great post!

The first GGG fight, against the ropes and GGG throwing haymakers and landing or trying to on him.

Other fighters would have panicked with their backs against the ropes, and get stopped.

but he didn't panick, he remain calm, took a massive right hand, shook his head, counters and in the end GGG had to back off him.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

He definitely isn't the typical left jab and right hand sort of guys, this is why i like him, watching the HW for example (AJ/Wilder and Fury to a point).. You know their punch selection, left, left and then boom they throw the right hand.

With Canelo, it's just different and am trying not to become a massive fan because of that "Tainted beef" thing. But i just love watching him, the same way i use to with Mayweather.

Yeah, I know I've seen him throw a variety of punches, including one of my favorites- the uppercut. He's thrown that beauty and landed it numerous times. I don't understad why any fighter would abandon the uppercut. Does loads of damage. I know it's not easy to land at times, but I think a seasoned pro should understand when to throw and even in a risky situation, it can be worth the risk. Excellent post, man!

[Tony Trick-Pony]

... jabs, right and left hand hooks (to the head and body), right and left hand uppercuts, straight rights... and the combos...
... and effectiveness...

Damn, man. Excellent video!

It's so interesting. He seems to fight from the outsde a lot but he closes that gap and connects when he sees the right opening, like a cobra just waiting, but I think he's more accurate than a cobra. Haha. That was a beautiful thing to watch. And yes, damn. Hooks and uppercuts and closing that distance at just the right time. Man, hell of a video! I feel a bit smarter now. Haha.

[MDPopescu]

The first GGG fight, against the ropes and GGG throwing haymakers and landing or trying to on him.

Other fighters would have panicked with their backs against the ropes, and get stopped.

but he didn't panick, he remain calm, took a massive right hand, shook his head, counters and in the end GGG had to back off him.

... man, grow up... first: GGG doesn't throw "haymakers"... second: GGG wasn't after a "cash cow stoppage"... he was after the "cash cow money"... in a "trilogy"... (that's precisely why I lost any interest in this...)

[Tony Trick-Pony]

The first GGG fight, against the ropes and GGG throwing haymakers and landing or trying to on him.

Other fighters would have panicked with their backs against the ropes, and get stopped.

but he didn't panick, he remain calm, took a massive right hand, shook his head, counters and in the end GGG had to back off him.

Man, this is true. GGG would crush most when he backs them into the ropes but Canelo knew how to work off of them. So true. That's a high quality adjustment for sure. Thanks for the input man! I love threads like this!

[Blueboy3]

People are going to laugh at this but i think its his lack of height, The average MW can't go to the body on this guy cause tall dudes have to get low as heck to get him there and by the time they do Canelo counters them, so they are left on island trying to find Canelos head with all that head movement.

[MulaKO]

Let alone his power and variety of punches
Imo , it’s his movement in the ring , the way he cuts off the ring
By doing so he manages to get his opponent where he wants
I attribute this skill to his loss with Mayweather
Floyd cut the ring off very well , always to try to position himself better to land
It also helps defensively cause you should be in a better position to weave , to roll away basically not get hit

[BLASTER1]

I think he has great people in his corner and he follows his game plans to a t.
He's comfortable with the his team giving him the right instructions for the right Fighters and they all believe in each other and what they are doing.
But that's just one side to what makes him great.
Odviously he has to be skilled enough to pull of what they are trying to achieve.

[MDPopescu]

Damn, man. Excellent video!

It's so interesting. He seems to fight from the outsde a lot but he closes that gap and connects when he sees the right opening, like a cobra just waiting, but I think he's more accurate than a cobra. Haha. That was a beautiful thing to watch. And yes, damn. Hooks and uppercuts and closing that distance at just the right time. Man, hell of a video! I feel a bit smarter now. Haha.

... the fact is that this guy really "is gifted"... (one just can't "teach" a fighter to act like that...)