Canelo needs to call out Andre Ward, dare to be great like Mayweather was back at 130

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  1. MVC

    MVC Boxing Junkie banned

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    When Floyd was 130-135, he was calling out ODLH/Mosley (Guys fighting at WW/JR MW (Oscar in 2001)

    If Canelo ever wants to be a MEGA star, he's gotta at least call out the guys at at higher weight. Mr.Andre Ward, Martinez would be a pass too.

    I want to see him go up and fight Ward.

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    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. Canelo's body is ripe for 154. As he gets bigger he will be physically limited in the upper weight classes (MW and on)... His arms are too short to use his style at higher weights.

    Floyd has long arms and is able to carry his style/adaptability through higher weight classes.

    Canelo could always get the juice from manny though. That would enable him also
     
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    26inches isn't considered long (Even though he's 5'8). Duran/Pacquiao moved up just fine. Canelo can do it too.

    He really needs to fight Andre if he wants to be great.
     
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    ydksab
     
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    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Nope only Floyd has to climb multiple weight classes in order to prove himself. Everyone else can do what they want :nono
     
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    160 max, How about Canelo busts a WARD and tell him to meet him at 154? or in the middle like 160? you know bring down the champ and drain him like a BOSS?
     
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    He could easily make 168 man. He should fight Ward
     
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    Ward could have easily made 175

    Canelo should be boss like WARD and have ward come down to 160, drain em like a boss you know. Since Canelo would be the money man, ward can say yes and come down, or move on to other things.
     
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    Ward fought everyone in his weight class and dominated everyone in his path

    Canelo simply doesn't want to be great. He hasn't even fought a JR MW until now.

    But it's ok, the highest of standards should only be placed on Mayweather. (Someone who has to move up 2-3 weight divisions to be great)
     
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    I think he should eventually move up & take on all challenges but why does he have to call a guy two divisions bigger than him & floyd doesn't call sergio out but gets away fighting 37 yr 135lb Marquez?lol oh the irony.
     
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    omg......
     
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    Calling out names means nothing
    specially a cherry picker such as
    Floyd.
     
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    I remember people on here saying Floyd needed to fight Ward to be on Pacquiao's level. Right.

    Canelo needs to start fighting names in his own division. Cotto, Trout, Kirkland for starters.
     
  15. MrMagic

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    Busts a Ward?

    Ward never forced Dawson to fight at 168lbs, Dawson called him out at the weight.

    Ward just happily obliged and kicked his ass.