What are Canelo's weaknesses?

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  1. mycooloriginals

    mycooloriginals Member Full Member

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    I was really impressed by Canelo since he's only 21!!
    What does Canelo need to work on in order to improve? He seems pretty well-rounded. What type of style would give him trouble, and what type of fighters does he do really well against?
     
  2. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    Not the fastest out there, not got the best footwork, ginger, fights in bursts.
     
  3. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He'll look bad against pure boxers that move really well.

    He could improve his footwork, and he always seems a little too squared up to opponents.

    He will look good against punchers, brawlers.
     
  4. Vic-JofreBRASIL

    Vic-JofreBRASIL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He has no soul......
     
  5. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Too easy to hit and at the top level I dont think he will last too long , tops out at 25 , 26.
     
  6. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    What most of the Mexican fighters lack- a good jab, good defense, big KO power.
     
  7. thawk888

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    Workrate, leaky defense.
     
  8. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    He hasn't been tested yet !
     
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    This:deal
     
  10. Mr. Minmon

    Mr. Minmon Member Full Member

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    Poor workrate, mediocre defense, flawed footwork, ginger...
     
  11. Serb Can

    Serb Can Active Member Full Member

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    Insert the usual glass jaw comments.
     
  12. Can't believe the Gingercunts are calling Canelo a Top 10 P4Per because he beat down a Mosley who had ZERO SNAP in his punches from the sound of the opening bell. Delusional MexiCAN fans.
     
  13. KO-KING

    KO-KING Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    low workrate
    poor footwork
    poor headmovement - defence
    inconsistent jab

    Personally I still think he is trying find his identity as a fighter (what style to go into),
     
  14. AceNguyen

    AceNguyen Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He's got a little Arthur Abraham in him, and that scares me. Fights when he feels like it and can give rounds away.

    He's kind of lead-footed and I'm not sure he can cut the ring off against a slick boxer.

    His jab is not very consistent, though it has pop.

    Head movement and general defensive reflexes leave a lot to be desired.

    All criticism aside, he has great power, accuracy, combination punching and a willingness to scrap. A great prospect.
     
  15. DoYouWantThis?

    DoYouWantThis? King Elaborator Full Member

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    far too open for dat jab