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[1nonlymre]

That's like saying a low blow doesn't count unless the fighter is punched in the nuts.
The fact Scull had to evade laterally 90%+ of the time is proof of that.
I acknowledge Canelo is losing a step, father time will always win. Canelo should be able to cut off the ring more effectively,...

[1nonlymre]

I don't know. I could see many Mexican fans being more upset at Scull's negative fighting over Canelo's inability to land shots. One guy was always moving forward, and one guy was always moving away....

[1nonlymre]

No, that was surviving. Real boxing is hitting your opponent without getting hit, while maintaining space to do it again. Scull fought negatively, electing to evade 99% of the time and putting himself out of his own range. And that's with him having the reach advantage over Canelo. Overall, he was...

[1nonlymre]

Canelo has had to change up his attack with his advancing age. This is true, but that said, I saw a Canelo who effectively cut off the ring and forced Scull to reset constantly. Now, cutting off the ring does not result in punches landed all the time. WHY? Because the fighter being cut off has options...