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

[Tony Trick-Pony]

The difference between the two
It came natural to Floyd , Alvarez has to work for it
But imo , this is something he saw in his loss and was taught to him , brought to his attention
As Canelo keeps fighting it will become easier on the eyes

I wonder why this doesn't appear to be in other fighters' game as much. Do you think they are not taught or they just don't grasp it?

Solid posting by the way, bro.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

It's strange with Nelo.
He just seems to do enough to win even when he could of easily lost.
I think it has alot to do with his demeanor his confidence flashy combos face of boxing etc etc.

I will say I think a fighter with a flashy or exciting style often gets the benefit of the doubt and tbh, I think they deserve it. Let's face it. Some guys like Canelo or Loma imo, can fight a guy who's just not that good and still put on a good show. Some fighters just don't do that. They don't bring those exceptional gifts into the ring and well, just are not as entertaining. I could watch Loma fight anybody and still enjoy it. I think I could with Canelo as well. But say, like a Danny Jacobs, I can't say that. Jacobs is good and solid and I massively respect him for what he's been through but watching one of his fights against a lesser fighter just isn't as much fun for me. I think this factors into decisions sometimes. Like well the more conventional guy might have edged it but damn. He would never sell tickets like the interesting colorful fighter. Got to go with the other guy. I don't think boxing is rigged but most people want a winner and a loser. Draws are never popular and when it comes to picking between the special fighter and the conventional fighter, the judges will pick the special one most times.

[MDPopescu]

Yes! I think he's definitely gifted. He's comfortable enough that he can get there and he doesn't take ****** risks to do it. He found Khan with that left hook early and it's like he just knew. He throws with confidence because he already knows he's got a very high chance of landing because of positioning. Thanks for enlightening me, my friend!

... no need for "thanks"... we are here, i guess, in order to "enlighten" ourselves...

[Tony Trick-Pony]

... no need for "thanks"... we are here, i guess, in order to "enlighten" ourselves...

Haha. I know, bro. You never want any praise or credit for anything but damn, man. You provide valuable input. Take a bow for God's sake. I'm sending you a beer gift and you can't stop me. Ha!

[MDPopescu]

It's strange with Nelo.
He just seems to do enough to win even when he could of easily lost.
I think it has alot to do with his demeanor his confidence flashy combos face of boxing etc etc.

... the "science" of "flashy combos" is another "strength" of his... he fights round-by-round...

[MDPopescu]

Haha. I know, bro. You never want any praise or credit for anything but damn, man. You provide valuable input. Take a bow for God's sake. I'm sending you a beer gift and you can't stop me. Ha!

Thanks, mate....

[DuckAdonis]

Experience

[sunny31]

If there is one ability that I think Canelo excels at to a high degree, it's his head movement. I love the way he slips punches from the outside and sometimes, he rolls with shots too which is a highly valuable skill since no one can avoid every punch but you can take the steam off the ones that land.

Canelo also works the body well and has proven that he can fight going forward or backward. His chin obviously is solid as well and some of that is in part to his defense but I think he takes a hell of a shot anyways. So the chances of him being KO'd aren't very high now, although if he moves up high enough, that can change.

Either way, I'm no expert at all and would love to hear you guys' answers. What's Canelo's biggest strength or strengths in the ring?

Positioning. Moving to the right place at the right time.

What you're describing is not just head movement, there is a lot more going on.than that simultaneously as reddfoxx has eluded to here, it's his positioning and movement that you are really admiring. Most times, you can seperate a very good fighter from a truly elite fighter just from their positioning and control of distance

[Tony Trick-Pony]

Thanks, mate....

Sure thing! Having a Rolling rock right now. Son of a bytch. I sure wish boxing fans were everywhere. For once, I'd love to drink a six pack and talk boxing in person with a real boxing fan like yourself. It sucks. Hell, in the 1920s, we were everywhere. I wish we could get back to that, even a little. In America that is. In the UK, it prob still kicks ass.

[MulaKO]

I wonder why this doesn't appear to be in other fighters' game as much. Do you think they are not taught or they just don't grasp it?

Solid posting by the way, bro.

Not as easy as it sounds
Remember theirs someone in front of you who is their to fugh you up , literally every which way ( mentally and physically )
Manny , imo , didn’t have a fughin clue how to cut off the ring but he managed to by hitting from all different angles ( especially early in his career ) that would eventually position himself better than his opponent
But he was fast going in and out , which many boxers cannot do without being hit two three times