Canelo is past prime

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by _Scott_, Sep 17, 2022.


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  1. _Scott_

    _Scott_ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Didn't look good vs Bivol, looked mediocre vs a 40y old Golovkin. Always gassed in the second half of the fight.
     
    _Scott_, Sep 17, 2022
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  2. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Nqh, he is not. He just never was as good as people make him out to be.
     
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  3. Lesion of Doom

    Lesion of Doom Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's definitely an "old" 32. I agree he's faded but still obviously elite.
     
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  4. alakran

    alakran Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I definitely thought he would age better with all the money he’s made. Although it seems like the run at 168-175 got to his head and maybe he’s not as dedicated anymore.
     
    alakran, Sep 17, 2022
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    pacas and Aint no stoppin like this.
  5. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Hes definitely slipping a bit. I noticed that too.
     
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  6. navigator

    navigator "Billy Graham? He's my man." banned Full Member

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    It was ever thus.
     
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  7. JOKER

    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    Clenelo ain't slipping. Golovkin's the only guy that's really hurt him, so he was extra cautious.
     
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  8. Salad Man

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    His descent begins
     
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  9. drenlou

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    Nah hes slipping. Just a tad bit.
     
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  10. shanemfr

    shanemfr Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I noticed in the first round thinking damn Canelo's punches looked slow and no snap, an easy night for GGG.
    Then GGG had near no reactions to pull the trigger and cooked.
     
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    destruction, pacas and Aint no stoppin like this.
  11. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Yes he is declining and is past his best.
     
    Pimp C, Sep 17, 2022
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  12. Hanz Cholo

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    When it comes,
    It comes for you little by little & then all at once.
     
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  13. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The peds are hard on the body as one ages. Usually the joints start to go.
     
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  14. SquaredCircle

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    He looked to have slipped last November against Plant. I compared it to his performances against Golovkin, Chavez Jr, Jacobs, etc. Athletically, he's dropped off. He's not as explosive, quick, or fluid with combinations, legs have slowed even more, and his stamina is really mediocre these days (and it was never anything to write home about). His peak is clearly behind him.
     
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  15. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    17 year pro career

    Walks around at 185lbs but used to cut to 154lbs only a few years ago

    All those training camps

    All that time in the gym

    All those long runs on paved concrete that kills the knees

    Then all those punches taken in sparring as well as fights

    It's going to catch up to him
     
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