Canelo vs Smith

Why would he demand it? Confidence issue?

 

Why is it such an issue?
It evens the playing field. Make sure that both fighters are in the same weight class.

I love how it´s an issue that Canelo demands it, but not when the IBF imposes it.

 

What did Canelo say to Khan when Khan wanted a weight consideration?

Suddenly it was an issue.

 

?
Khan didn´t ask for one.

And again, why is it so bad that Alvarez is asking for 10lb rehydration clauses? It´s a good thing.
People seem to like the fact that the IBF mandates it(Jacobs can go **** himself. Instead of changing the rules, fines should have been implemented). But when Canelo asks for it, it´s a real issue apparently.

 

Why not earn some respect & have a fight at alevel playing field instead of all the jiggery pokery...his
standing is going down the pan...

 

Well according to this he did:

"Khan did very well in the fight and most observers had him ahead when the brutal ending came. It took a single massive punch from Canelo, in the sixth round, to knock Khan unconscious.


The British star admits that he was very surprised by the size and strength of Canelo. In the pre-fight negotiations, Khan tried to negotiate a lower catch-weight - but his request was rejected."

https://www.*******.com/amir-khan-canelo-around-180-pounds-i-expect--104392

 

And before the fight he said that he wanted Canelo at his best. That he wanted to make a statement and did not ask for a rehydration limit.
And to be honest, a catch-weight and a rehydration clause are a different thing.

Canelo hasn´t been enforcing any catch-weights. He is looking to implement the same rehydration rules as the IBF is doing. I just don´t see the reason why people would complain about this, besides the fact that it´s Canelo asking for it.

 

Rehydration limits and catchweights are the same kind of weight games.

 

Not really.
And again, how is the IBF´s rehydration rule a bad thing?

 

Rehydration and catchweights are a bad thing when they're used by the A side fighter to drain his opponent into uselessness. If you can't see this, then I can't help you.

 

But if it´s the same as what the IBF mandates?
So if the IBF title were on the line, it would be fine. Since not, it´s an issue? Alright.

Personally I agree. Catchweights and rehydration clauses are quite BS, with the rare exception. But what the IBF has done is a good thing. The second day weigh in allows fighters to fight in weight classes they do not belong to.
"But everyone can dehydrate as much as the please." Yet not everyone is the same. Some can manipulate their bodies more than others. And dehydration carries health risks. Should fighter A risk his health because fighter B chose to do so?

The 10lb rehydration rule is a good thing and there is nothing wrong with Canelo demanding it. Just like the WBC has 30 day, 15 day and 7 day weigh ins. Fighters need to be kept in check. Rapid weight loss carries risks.

 

Until he fights some drink of water again and they want a rehydration clause. Then he'll tell them to get lost. Because that is how Canelo operates.

 

Okay, so Canelo only likes rehydration clauses when he fights bigger guys. For smaller guys, these clauses are unnecessary. Wonder why so many people hate this guy? For the record, I’m a fan of hydration clauses except at HW. I just don’t like guys mandating hydration clauses selectively, and only when it gives them an advantage. That is clearly what Canelo’s team is doing.

 

no they are not, stop saying stupid **** like that just cause it gets you likes. and no, there aint a thing in this world you would be able to help me with.