Canelo Alvarez vs John Mugabi ?

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  1. juppity

    juppity Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Alvarez is currently 26 and 5'9 and in his prime. Mugabi in 1986
    was 26 and 5'9. Mugabi who fought Hagler was a beast but he was never the same after there
    fight. Who would win if they fought each other when they were 26 ?
     
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  2. Montezuma

    Montezuma Mandibula de Cristal Full Member

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    Mugabi knocks Alvarez out.
     
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  3. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'll be in the minority here...but Canelo for me. Doesn't hit nearly as hard as Mugabi, probably not quite as tough (on the night he faced Hagler) but much more defensively proficient, footwork, and combinations. He outpoints Mugabi...and stops post Hagler Mugabi...IMO.
     
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  4. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mugabi by massacre
     
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  5. bcr

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    Canelo doesn't have good footwork at all.
     
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  6. bcr

    bcr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I want to see Canelo taking a huge puncher before i root for or against him in a fantasy fight.
     
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  7. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    He already destroyed Kirkland and Angulo. Mugabi wouldn't see the final bell.

    There's a long thread on this that was done maybe six months ago.
     
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  8. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Quite honestly NoNeck, I don't agree because I don't see Angulo or Kirkland lasting 11 with even the post prime version of Hagler that Mugabe fought. Maybe Canelo could out box Mugabi, but stop him? I just don't see it.
     
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  9. bcr

    bcr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Kirkland and Angulo both are heavy handed guys, but they are far away from the quality of Mugabi in every single aspect including, yes, power.
     
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  10. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Mugabi never even went the distance with a good fighter. It would be a first if he lasted with Canelo, who is good.
     
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  11. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You might be right, but I believe Hagler ruined him.
     
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  12. emallini

    emallini Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Canelo
     
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  13. Hannibal Barca

    Hannibal Barca Active Member Full Member

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    Canelo.
     
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  14. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Mugabi's raw power and bullying ability edge out even Jacobs. I feel as thought Mugabi could make Canelo very defensive minded. Mugabi, before broken by Hagler, had a solid chin too

    Might take Canelo by the skin of his teeth on a decision. Mostly due to beautiful head movement
     
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  15. MrFoFody

    MrFoFody Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mugabi's claim to fame is getting beaten to a bloody pulp by Hagler for 11 rds. The rest of his "legendary " ko record is a who's who of journeymen and professional cans lined up to be crushed
     
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