Did anybody realize that Canelo is now 30 years old?

[Ray*]

He has been a pro for 15 years, he should be the war torn by now, turned pro in late 2005. He really has achieved a lot in that time, especially when you look at someone like Charlo who has been a pro for 12 years and they are the same age. Who hasn't really achived anything close to what Canelo has or even have any resume close to what Canelo has.

[Ray*]

But he's been fighting pro since he was like 16. He's an old ass 30.

No way can you fight for 15 years without taking some form of punishment, Canelo of now wasn't the canelo of 6/7 years ago. Yes he has good head movement now, but he wasn't always like this years ago. These years DO catch up with you, a fresher less war torn boxer could come on and beat him in the next few years, especially if he is the only one taking on everyone, and everyone else are just taking on bums/showcase fights.

[Eff Pandas]

Idk what mythical creatures some of you mofos want cats to fight.

[Lance98]

Canelo turned pro really young and has came a long way. There are many guys at 30 who have not gotten big name fights and are still chasing, but this guy can retire tomorrow and be set for life if he wants to.

[#1PaperChamp]

It seems like just yesterday Canelo was a teenager/early 20s and people were talking about him like he was a kid, I didn't even think about until the Smith fight, but he's now 30 years old.

Hopefully he'll fight a real elite 160 or 168 pounder before its too late.

GGG wasn't elite? Smith wasnt the best 168er?

[#1PaperChamp]

No way can you fight for 15 years without taking some form of punishment, Canelo of now wasn't the canelo of 6/7 years ago. Yes he has good head movement now, but he wasn't always like this years ago. These years DO catch up with you, a fresher less war torn boxer could come on and beat him in the next few years, especially if he is the only one taking on everyone, and everyone else are just taking on bums/showcase fights.

Canelo uses a "stand in front of you" defense. That style does not age well especially when youre shorter w/ less reach.

Canelo has 24 months - max - to cement hiis legacy iotherwise his watchmaking will need to be very careful

[Ray*]

Canelo uses a "stand in front of you" defense. That style does not age well especially when youre shorter w/ less reach.

Canelo has 24 months - max - to cement hiis legacy iotherwise his watchmaking will need to be very careful

What i don't get is the criticism directed at him, he has fought literally everyone, from contenders to the older generations to the newer generation to his own generation.

Then you have others who are around the same age, weight class etc as him who have literally done 20% of what he has done, and people want to come on here and tell me he is ducking them...

His style has definitely evolved, and i feel like he learn a lot from the Mayweather fight. He has adapt his style and grown with it. I hope he doesn't get caught out by others who might meet him on a day that he has started to slip.

Because some of these boxers would fight bums after bums, whilst you put yourself through tough camps for bigger challenges, after you have done all that work, they would just come on and out box you, Why? because they are fresher, taken less punishment etc

[_Rexy_]

Canelo uses a "stand in front of you" defense. That style does not age well especially when youre shorter w/ less reach.

Canelo has 24 months - max - to cement hiis legacy iotherwise his watchmaking will need to be very careful

yeah, would hate to see THAT happen

[#1PaperChamp]

What i don't get is the criticism directed at him, he has fought literally everyone, from contenders to the older generations to the newer generation to his own generation.

Then you have others who are around the same age, weight class etc as him who have literally done 20% of what he has done, and people want to come on here and tell me he is ducking them...

His style has definitely evolved, and i feel like he learn a lot from the Mayweather fight. He has adapt his style and grown with it. I hope he doesn't get caught out by others who might meet him on a day that he has started to slip.

Because some of these boxers would fight bums after bums, whilst you put yourself through tough camps for bigger challenges, after you have done all that work, they would just come on and out box you, Why? because they are fresher, taken less punishment etc

Who cares?

Half the US wants Trump as president/dictator. You cant worry about others opinions.

Theres a reason Canelo is Top 5 PFP on EVERY list and #1 on MOST lists

[#1PaperChamp]

yeah, would hate to see THAT happen

Happens to all fighters. Eventually your timing, reflexes, and speed diminish and you need to be cautious who you fight.

Thats why Floyd and Manny stayed away from certain styles later in their career.

Hell 35 year old Manny didn't want to fight Crawford...

Floyd waited Manny out a bit although both were guilty in over-marinating that fight

Spence avoiding Crawford for couple of years now

DLH avoided certain styles later in his career

Every fighter does it. Sometimes its more obvious than others but NO FIGHTER beats EVERY OTHER FIGHTER in histort of the sport. Thats why matchmaking is used