Why did Canelo-Andrade not happen?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by CleneloAnavarez, Nov 29, 2021.


  1. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The Charlo bros afraid of a little boo-boo?
     
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  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    :lol:
     
  3. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

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    He got the fvck outta there, man.
     
  4. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I personally dont care about this fight. I wish Canelo had fought him instead of avoiding trying to become undisputed at 160 but I would have rather seen Canelo fight Charlo or a GGG trillogy

    Demetrius Andrade - 31 - 0
    Billy Joe Saunders - 30 - 0 (before facing Canelo)

    Demetrius Andrade - slick southpaw
    Billy Joe Saunders - slick southpaw

    Demetrius Andrade - fought nobody
    Billy Joe Saunders - arguably has a couple decent wins

    Demetrius Andrade - not known for his power
    Billy Joe Saunders - not known for his power

    These guys are pretty similar, so what happened to Saunders you ask ? LOL

    This is a foregone conclusion, Canelo would stop him
     
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  5. douglas1

    douglas1 New Member banned Full Member

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    clenelo alvaroids wanted no part of boo boo
     
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  6. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Canelo said no mas boxers who make me look bad.
     
  7. CleneloAnavarez

    CleneloAnavarez Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You should start a different thread for that.
     
  8. Mike_b

    Mike_b Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think booboo just didn't bring anything to the table you know?
     
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  9. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He brought just as much as Caleb Plant.
     
  10. chino2dapiapimp

    chino2dapiapimp WBC Fecarbox champ Full Member

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    Its really quite simple. Too much risk with little reward. Andrade could've helped his case by forcing attention on himself by getting a name on his resume but he didn't. Boxing is buisness 1st and Canelo could make the same money fighting a Yildirim as he would fighting Andrade.
     
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  11. oldcanvasback

    oldcanvasback Active Member Full Member

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    True. Canelo had signed a $30mil(ish) per fight deal at DAZN. Andrade has no real fanbase and that matters business wise.
     
  12. CleneloAnavarez

    CleneloAnavarez Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He had the last remaining belt.
     
  13. oldcanvasback

    oldcanvasback Active Member Full Member

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    Really? I think Plant had built a far higher profile.
     
  14. CleneloAnavarez

    CleneloAnavarez Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Plant's profile did not matter, his belt did.
     
  15. Renaissance_man

    Renaissance_man Member Full Member

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    Coz Andrade has not beaten anyone decent.
     
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