Canelo vs Pac ~or~ Canelo vs GGG?

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  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    1. Which would you prefer to see?
    2. Which do you think is more likely for this year?
    3. Which do you view as more competitive?
     
  2. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    GGG Vs. Canelo
    GGG Vs. Canelo
    Canelo Vs. Pacquiao
     
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    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    That was a really quick reply! :lol:

    Poll since added.

    :smoke
     
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    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    I don't see it being likely nor do I find it interesting in any way. Pac had his time, should just stay retired as should Floyd.
     
  5. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I only ask because it seems Freddie Roach is out there saying he wants Canelo vs Pac. So I'm wondering if there's any fire along with the smoke.
     
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    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    I think and type really fast.:yep

    I voted.:smoke
     
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    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Well hopefully they stay away so that we can see GGG-Canelo first then afterwards they can fight if they want.
     
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    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    pac is done. why they are talking about putting him in with the biggest guy of his career, now that he's past prime, seems like just greed to me.
     
  9. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    You act as if greed isn't a powerful and compelling motivator.

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  10. Steve_Fox

    Steve_Fox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    y not pac ggg at 154
     
  11. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Exactly, is it just me that actually doesn't find Pac even exciting anymore? I honestly think most of his recent fights have been boring as ****, and I can see him being even more boring against Canelo.
     
  12. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    Pacquiao should only fight Mayweather and vice versa. Canelo needs to be the first to step up and challenge Golovkin. He will not lose anything fighting the top guy at 160. If he loses to a lesser fighter though....
     
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    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    On the flip side, though, he could possibly lose to a lesser fighter before getting to Golovkin (or the more lucrative possibility of a Pacquiao bout).
     
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    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Rummy, why do I think that you'd like to see this happen, I think when it comes to GGG, there's a bit of schadenfreude going on with you lol.
     
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    tommyg6 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That's also very true. Imagine if Canelo loses to a Lemieux, Stevens or some other middleweight. immediately his aura/stock drops. If I were Canelo, I'd take my chances with GGG. If he lost, then that's fine. at least, he could say that he lost to the best but if he lost to Lemieux or someone like that. It would make him look like just another guy which is bad for him.

    In short, it's better to lose the best than to lose to the rest.