Is Canelo currently a Tito Trinidad Throwback?

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  1. Stan

    Stan Member Full Member

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    Somewhat flat-footed, needing to have time to set up his punches, less than stellar head movement at moments, . Handwrapping scandal aside. How do you guys think the two compare?
     
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    In a sense that he will get his ass knocked out by the reigning middleweight champion, sure.
     
  3. Kush

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    Toker Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No.
     
  5. Stan

    Stan Member Full Member

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    What differences do you see?
     
  6. yeyo monster

    yeyo monster Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No way!!!! Tito its wayyyyyyy better!!
     
  7. Tito Bouche

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    LOL :hey nice!
     
  8. MVC!

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    Uh no!!!
     
  9. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tito could box, and had lateral movement. Evident in some of his earlier fights.
    He setup his power through his footwork. Canelo plants and waits to counter/flurry in combination.
     
  10. Stan

    Stan Member Full Member

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    That makes sense
     
  11. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    Tito was pressure fighter in the sense that he pushed you back with his pin point accurate short hooks with below average defense.

    Canelo is a counter puncher with good accuracy and with above average defense.

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  12. Stan

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    Thx for the insight fellows
     
  13. SOUTHERMOST

    SOUTHERMOST Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Big difference Canelo better chin Tito more power, boxing about the same a fight in 155 I would favor Canelo bigger man.
     
  14. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Flat footed? Takes time to setup punches? Less than Stellar head movement?

    Canelo is Peter Quillin
     
  15. Doc Everlast

    Doc Everlast Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Stop it please! :patsch