Canelo's fight options

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  1. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    1. Ward--This is probably the option Canelo would like most, but I don't think Ward wants to do it.

    2. Callum Smith--Makes sense because it would be a huge fight and Canelo is acclimated to the weight. The downside is that the risk of losing is real for Canelo and Smith hasn't really hit peak popularity yet. I see Canelo's team letting this "marinate" for awhile, but it could end up being one of the biggest fights of this generation.

    3. Jacobs rematch at 168--Makes a lot of sense and lets Canelo acclimate to 168. Kind of a risky fight for Canelo.

    4. Andrade--Been an option for a long time. Andrade is ready to go as soon as he gets the call.

    5. GGG--Still very possible because casuals would tune in and Canelo would be heavily favored

    5. Saunders--Won't happen. BJ Sinus has zero rep in the US at this time.

    6. Charlo--Big fight and would secure Canelo's status with WBC at 160 for the next couple of years. Possible rival promoter issue.

    7. Beterbiev/Bivol--If Canelo personally wants to chase greatness, he could fight either guy although neither is very well known at this point.

    8. Benavidez/Zurdo--Both need to build their rep more.

    9. Badou--Easy work and name 175 opponent.
     
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    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    35+ years old past prime fighters or noname paper champions. He will probably take on a latter type next time.
     
  3. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    Maybe a nice little stay busy fight while ge figures out how to continue making history and carving a legacy of a potential ATG.
     
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    From.Russia Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What about fighting GGG at LHW? Genius move, he doesnt need to cut weight and GGG gets a opportunity to get belt in higher weight division and silence his critics, lol.
     
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    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Love him or hate him, we're in for some fun Canelo fights the upcoming years and that's all I care for.

    I'd not necessarily go 2 divisions straight down tho. Think Roy.
     
  6. ElCyclon

    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Canelo has only fought two 35+ fighters since the Cotto fight, and they were both Champs and considered at least near the top of their divisions.

    You're simply a shameless whiny hater.
     
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  7. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    I suggest you stop watching boxing. Canelo has the best resume of any prime champion right now. I don't think this sport is for you if that's your opinion.
     
  8. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    His next fight will probably be for Cinco de Mayo though. I don't think a scrub would be acceptable for that date.
     
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    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    Not a scrub. Maybe a name fighter like Lemieux just for s**** and giggles or the GGG fight if it is lucrative enough to make.
     
  10. deyell

    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    When was the last time Alvarez fought a top prime fighter? 5 years ago when he took on Lara?
     
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    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    And in reality he lost to one of them. But hey, he could clearly beat that Kovalev who got almost stopped by Yarde, a British level LHW.
     
  12. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    You know what? It should be Jack. Jack should beat Pascal for whatever belt and then there’s a totally winnable bs unification fight lined up.

    Jack—Pascal is almost finalized for Dec.
     
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    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Then go to that reality that doesn’t include us, pull the covers over your face, and cry yourself to sleep.
     
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    Daniel Jacobs
     
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    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    Are we sure that Jacobs is better than Andrade and Charlo? Because if he is not better than them, then he is barely a top 5 MW which I wouldn't call "top".