I've made a sizable bet on LARA

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Slyk, Jul 9, 2014.


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  1. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Taking comments, questions, hate, praise. The bet was made with Lara at 2.45 for a fairly significant sum (less than 4 figures, greater than 2).

    I actually think Canelo is underrated in how he will perform against certain styles. What I think everyone is missing in this fight is the Angulo fight.

    When Canelo-Mayweather was signed, everyone with common sense could see Floyd UD a mile away. However, a lot of people thought "he's just a bigger JLC, he has a good shot!". Canelo is not a pressure fighter. He likes to box, counterpunch in combination, and use his power to win fights. The fact that Angulo, a PURE pressure fighter, was able to get at Lara's chin, doesn't mean Canelo will come close.

    Among Canelo, Lara, Angulo, Trout, Austin Trout and Canelo have the most similar styles. The fact that Lara, a pure boxer struggled with Angulo is to be expected. The fact that Canelo, a boxer puncher had an EASY time with Angulo is also to be expected. The fact that we saw Trout and Canelo both struggle to get an edge in a very close fight, and then we saw Lara dominate Trout gives me a lot of confidence in this bet.

    Ask yourself: is this fight likely to be fought in the middle of the ring?

    I see that as a clear yes. Both guys box until they hurt someone.

    Again ask yourself: who REALLY has an edge in the middle of the ring?

    Is it the cuban-schooled, decorated amateur careered, faster handed, faster footed Lara? Or is it the more raw, powerful, silky combination Canelo?



    One worry I have is Lara's over reliance on his left hand. If Canelo adjusts to this as he probably can, it will be hard for Lara to win clear rounds which may lead to an unfortunate judging decision.
     
    Slyk, Jul 9, 2014
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  2. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I got Lara winning as well. Was never high on Canelo.
     
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  3. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    not smart betting on this fight though, because there is a chance that Lara could get robbed by the judges. With fair judges, yes, Lara should get the win IMO
     
    tommygun711, Jul 9, 2014
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  4. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Lara can be bothered to train youre in the money.
     
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  5. markclow

    markclow Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Canelo wins this.

    Motivation, he is motivated because he wants to make up for the PBF loss.

    And Lara is no PBF.
     
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  6. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    The judges will be all for Canelo Lara will have to win by KO to win on the cards. I wouldn't put money on him in this fight.
     
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  7. jas

    jas ★ Legends: B-HOP ; PAC ★ Full Member

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    I am betting on lara too.

    lara to win and lara to win via decision.

    were you the guy i told to bet on marquez?
     
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  8. jas

    jas ★ Legends: B-HOP ; PAC ★ Full Member

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    yea i did , did you make the bet?


    http://www.boxingforum24.com/showthread.php?t=505397
     
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  9. daprofessor

    daprofessor da legendary professor Full Member

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    u have to know that anything close is going to canelo. i believe lara will school him...but unless he drops him several times or stops him, i don't think they're going to give him a decision. i hope i'm wrong.
     
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  10. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    If you're going to bet on Lara, you may as well just bet on him by KO and get the better odds.

    I find it very unlikely he'll win on the cards.
     
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  11. WildStyle

    WildStyle J.C. Penny's belt $2.99 banned

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    Smarter money is on Oquendo
     
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  12. Stylez G.

    Stylez G. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As long as it's money you can afford to lose, I think it's a good bet. Canelo is not a pressure fighter and Lara has the faster hands and feet.
     
    Stylez G., Jul 9, 2014
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  13. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    I'm picking Lara to win too though a robbery is highly likely if it goes the distance.
     
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  14. Mexi-Box

    Mexi-Box Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Stupid move, man. Did you see the Canelo/Trout score-cards? No way Lara can win this by decision.
     
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  15. GOW7

    GOW7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I truly feel Canelo will gas and get knocked down at least once. I say good bet.
     
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