Canelo is running out of opponents

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  1. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yvon Michel only signed Beterbiev to protect Adonis Stevenson from him, so yeah.
     
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  2. Punchdrunk1

    Punchdrunk1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Callum Smith does not deserve another Canelo payday at any weight
     
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  3. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bingo.

    Beterbiev's own fault too for being so complacent and not shouting for a big fight asap
     
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  4. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Canelo is OK: I know he said 4 fights next year but they always say stuff like that: it'll be 2-3 fights per usual most likely. And there are a still few decent fights left, which will take him through the next few years, after which there should be some future star to fight, e.g. Munguia, Buatsi, etc.

    E.g.
    Benavidez May 2022, Golovkin III at 168 Sept. 2022, 175 tune-up (or possibly Charlo / Andrade at 168 if Canelo is feeling confident) Dec. 2022
    Joe Smith Jr May 2023, some top 10 defence but not too hard Sept 2023, Bivol/Beterbiev/Ramirez in December 2023 or 2024.
     
  5. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He did shout to Michel, but it fell on very deaf ears.
     
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  6. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Na lol
     
  7. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    It would be a valid defence legitimate defence of his undisputed title.
     
  8. BELLERS

    BELLERS Active Member Full Member

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    He fights so often, he's bound to run out of decent opponents at some point. Credit to him
    Shame the same can't be said of most heavyweights
     
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  9. West of Hollywood

    West of Hollywood Active Member Full Member

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    If they fought a third fight I think Canelo would legitimately win (but Govolkin would go the distance). Unfortunately, many would claim that this proves Canelo won the first two and is the superior fighter.
     
  10. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    You put valid where i think you meant to say crap
     
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  11. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    He's looking more powerful at 175. Next time, let Canelo have 3 weeks to get ready AND include a transatlantic flight in that time.
     
  12. Zhuge Liang

    Zhuge Liang Active Member Full Member

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    Nah, there will be new guys coming to division climbing to the top ranks from below.

    Canelo is only what ? 30 ? There will be plenty of time for him to sit and enjoy his throne until worthy challenger appear.
     
  13. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    The division itself is crap, but I'm English aren't I so I like seeing English fighters getting a title shot.
     
  14. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Fair enough

    Id enjoy watching him get beaten up i guess
     
  15. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    No he has not all. Charlo, Benaivides, Andrade, Chris Eubank Jr and the jewel in the crown Erroll Spence Jr are a few to keep him occupied before moving up in weight. Lots of sharks at 175.