I don't think Canelos afraid. I wouldnt use that word. I do think his team does everything they can to minimize risk and maximize reward. I dont know if Mayweathet was the first to approach the sport that way but he took it to a level not seen before. He made himself a lot of money and walked away from the game in seemingly good health. I think Oscar and others watched that and now emulate it. It's become part of the game.
Those are your words not mine but compare Fielding as an opponent compared to 75% of the fighters between 160-75 he is. Regardless how you rate him what realistically explanation would you have for dropping 2 titles to hold on to the 1? If YOU were Canelo would you drop the 160 and 68 titles and keep the 175 strap or drop the 175 title and hold on to the ones at 60 & 68.....seems fairly obvious