Do you think Canelo vs GGG 3 will still be a competitive fight?

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Does anyone actually think this fight could still be a competitive, hard fought fight? As much as I'm tired of seeing rematches being done to death I'm quite intrigued about this fight. In a way I actually think that this is an even fight right now. GGG has slowed down and is getting old but he still has the chin and power, also hasn't lost a fight since Canelo 2. Canelo is coming off a bad loss and could have likely taken a lot out of him physically and mentally.

    Their styles were made for each other, just like Pac and JMM. Both fighters know how to deal with each other after 2 fights now. The question is if GGG can pull off a JMM and finally get a deserved win, and will the loser of this fight finally retire? I can only imagine how much it would hurt Canelo if he were to lose 2 fights in a row, especially against an old GGG. And if GGG gets beat by Canelo again then it's likely we see him retire as well. Both of their careers are on the line at this point IMO.
     
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  3. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    Yes, in the first two fights Golovkin was the better of the two. He's worse now, but it will still be one of Canelo's hardest fights.
     
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  4. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    Golovkin is all wrong for Canelo. He proved that twice already. Canelo will come out with something to prove after the Bivol loss and get hurt.

    GGG will walk away from this fight as undisputed champ at 168.
     
  5. JamesLightsOutToney

    JamesLightsOutToney Respect to all boxers Full Member

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    Just wondering, what makes you think Bivol could have taken a lot (or even a bit) of Canelo physically? He did hurt him a few times but he didn't wreck him. If anything, going up in weight might have hurt Canelo a bit, but I doubt it. It's not like he gained a lot of weight to make Cruiserweight. What's your take?
     
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  6. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Should have worded it better honestly and I think the loss affected him mentally more so than physically. Him going up in weight and being man handled still does take something out of you physically in a way though.
     
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  7. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    not with it in vegas
    why not msg
    pin ***** mf
     
  8. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Bivol should have knocked that ginger midget out so he couldn't pull this nonsense move
     
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  9. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I hope GGG batters him but I don’t see it being particularly competitive. Canelo has timed this well
     
  10. exocet76

    exocet76 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It will be an interesting fight at 168lb. It will be competitive many saying GGG has slowed down but then so has Canelo since moving up in weight. It's the last throw of the dice for GGG at 40 yrs old so he will be the best he can and we will see how that translates on fight night.
     
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  11. box33

    box33 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It could be atleast for the first 5-7 rounds due to Gennady's ring rust, poor stamina & old legs,

    i must say though both of their previous fights lacked allot of Drama/Action, their fights really weren't all that entertaining especially their first bout, their 2nd fight made up for some of it in part but i still don't think they really delivered what we the public hoped, just my own opinion.
     
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  12. YCGS

    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Exactly why should Canelo be able to stop him? No one, including Canelo in the 24 rounds they already went, has even dropped Golovkin.

    Some guys have great beards. Look at Shane Mosely. Even well into his 40's he wasn't stopped.
     
  13. YCGS

    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mosely was stopped by Mundine...lol due to back spasms not by chining him. 168 is likely to help GGG against being knocked out as he will be able to retain more water. Better hydration makes him harder to KO.
    Now, I'm not saying it can't happen, it very well could. But to say it should happen is a big stretch. Saying Amir Khan should get KO'd makes sense but saying Golovkin should get KO'd? No
     
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    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Of course we don't have to agree, that is what a message board is for. I don't think GGG was dehydrated at 160 but as you get older, weight cutting takes more of a toll. It has nothing to do with WHO will be better hydrated but more of a case where maybe Golovkin won't have to use a sauna suit for example. The weight may adversely affect GGG's cardio though so who knows. I think it will be a better fight than many are predicting and I certainly don't see Canelo going in there and blasting GGG in 6 or 7 rounds. It's a 50/50 fight to me.