As much as I hate to say it, I think Canelo is going to beat GGG, even with fair scoring. I truly hope Golovkin proves me wrong.
GGG is -40 yrs old - past his prime -fighting in a higher weight class for the first time - 168 lns -and the scorecards have been prefilled I'd say Canelo is more than ready for the 3rd fight!
I agree but the fight is what three months away? If the fight was in two weeks time then I could understand the concern. Although it could be GGG's last chance we have to remember that Canelo is coming off a loss so I think both men will both be in the best shape they can possibly be come fight night. It's critical for both of them.
The Canelo fixes on a consistent basis might be the worst in history. Its ruining boxing. Also, there is nothing debatable about the Jacob's fight, although it was a tough, close fight, the Derevyanchenko fight was very close, both did great work.
I do agree with you. It's something that's difficult for most people to comprehend. The guy has been the biggest name in the sport and will have people around him constantly blowing smoke up his arse. So it's difficult for anyone in that situation because you've already made it and maintaining that hunger and discipline is incredibly difficult. I think the recent loss might refocus him a little as even the best need a reminder and a reality check to keep them grounded.
Some how, Floyd was on dancing with the stars while training for Hatton, who by the way gave Floyd all kinds of trouble and made him dig deep.
It would be Glorious, but I suspect Canelo will be very serious, maybe even dark, a toned down ring walk. Canelo never really wanted this fight because he knows how tough the fights with GGG are. He has put it off as long as he could, but now it's time. Canelo won't underestimate even an old GGG because he knows what it's like being in there with him.
One loss to Bivol and it's not his life anymore? Maybe it will not be his life anymore when there is nowhere left to go but thru Bivol and Benavides. I could see the Canelo vs GGG 3 fight being the last fight for both actually, primarily because after this fight all roads lead to Bivol and Benavides.
If he continues to follow the Floyd blueprint like he has been, Clenelo will retire for a time saying he doesn’t need boxing and that he’s accomplished everything possible. Fans will very quickly forget him while Charlo and Benavides will engage in a FOTY and a rematch while Smith, Beterbiev and Bivol will thrill fans in a round robin. All 5 of the above mentioned fighters will take something out of one another but boxing will be rejuvenated. Once those five have all battled it out and aged, Clenelo will announce that he’s returning to save boxing. He’ll show up looking absolutely ripped at the press conference for he and Bud Crawford at a catchweight of 180.