Canelo vacated that belt to have less pressure in negotiations

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  1. Alabama BBQ

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    Canelo losing to Floyd makes his resume strong? He lost :? :oops:
     
  2. Bad Boy Bill

    Bad Boy Bill Active Member Full Member

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    He's been in the ring with Floyd, while Golovkin has been in the ring with______!
     
  3. IsaL

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    Why would GGG not counter offer a CW between 156-158?

    He weights in between 158-159 for most of his fights.

    Does that make sense to you? GGG not counter offering a weight better suited for him so that he can make a boat load of money?
     
  4. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I'd make a counter-offer for whatever weight Golovkin can make without draining himself. If Canelo is married to 155, then it's time to look at other options.

    I doubt GGG can go below 158 without it having an adverse effect, so I'd offer that. The issue is, with the belt on the line, Canelo couldn't dictate a catch-weight. That's why he dropped the belt.
     
  5. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    He has clearly become a better fighter after the fight. Canelo even said so himself. He also uses at least one Mayweather move since fighting him and he uses it very well.
     
  6. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    So you believe GGG can't go a pound or two without greatly hindering him?
     
  7. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I said he could probably drop 2 pounds. After that, every pound you drop can have a huge effect. If he could drop more weight without any problems at all, why wouldn't he just fight at 154 and destroy everyone there?
     
  8. IsaL

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    GGG always weighs between 158-159 so that means 156-157 is very doable
     
  9. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I mean, maybe? Like I said, if I was in GGG's team, I'd agree to a catch-weight that he can make safely. For all I know, 158 may be the lowest he can go with no detrimental effects. The last pound is always the hardest to lose.

    This is clearly the biggest money fight for GGG, so I'd imagine they'll make it if the terms are amenable.

    GGG may have just taken the upper hand though, since most fans are turning on Canelo.
     
  10. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    You both have valid points but keep in mind GGG did say he would face Floyd at 154:huh:roll:
     
  11. fistsof steel

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  12. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    Hey bro! don't talk like that! You know some of these guys mouths are watering at the thought of watching that! :smh
     
  13. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Canelo vacated the belt and keeps fighting at 154. The weight that he can take advantages over his opponents.
     
  14. N17

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    I never lie, I don't make things up, I was in a rush that day, I had to leave and didn't have time to search the Internet looking for something you would accept as a credible source and because I was told about the offer I just assumed it was pretty much common knowledge and I posted a couple of what I admit now were truly awful posts when asked for a source.

    Maybe I know too much, maybe I had inside info :shock: Naaah I didn't but I was told GBP had approached FW and made an offer to Smith again.

    I get things wrong, I make the odd awful prediction but I don't make things up, I don't lie to prove points.

    If you go and look now there are quite a few what I would assume you regard as credible sources confirming the offer was made :good
     
  15. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    It's fine.

    He vacated to leave the division.

    He couldn't compete with G at MW and instead went back to LMW.

    That's fine. Just wish he wouldn't have pretended to be MW champ for a bit and mouth off about wanting the fight.