Canelo vs the other 168 lb champs?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Sheikh, Dec 16, 2018.


  1. Sheikh

    Sheikh Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I was impressed with Canelo. 168 is not too strong a division overall. Zurdo does not impress me at all and I think Canelo would beat him easily. I think Uztagei is basic but is a big puncher and would give Canelo a tough fight. Benvenidez I think would be the toughest fight. I would lean towards him beating Canelo but by no means is that guaranteed. He's still pretty raw.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Smith
    Eubank Jnr
    Groves

    All beat him red.
     
  3. DavidJames

    DavidJames Active Member Full Member

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    disagee -- definitely beats Eubank and I think he beats Groves too, just look at their form. I think Smith is a 50/50 due to smith's size advantages
     
  4. underwraps

    underwraps Active Member Full Member

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    For me his stops Groves at this stage. Jnr, not sure if Canelo would stop him, probably go for Canelo by UD . Out of the 3 i'd give Smith the best chance, maybe 50/50
     
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  5. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    Plant would school him after he touches up uzcatchigei
     
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  6. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    His first fight at 168 not impressed at all. But I don't know much about Colum Smith. But he has the height, reach and power as advertised he would give Canelo a beating. Canelo's corner might have to consider pulling him out.NO Mas STOPPAGE!
     
  7. Wasteman

    Wasteman Certified Wasteman Full Member

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    I give both Smith and Benavidez a 50/50 chance of beating red (and each other too for that matter.) As for Groves, as much as I like the bloke, he's never been world level in my mind and is already showing signs of decline: red beats him and probably makes him look like an amateuer in the process. Uzcategui may snatch the odd round but overall doesn't fare much better either: red figures him out and beats him too.

    All in all, red isn't going to be beaten apart from a flawless performance and even then, with his history of receiving questionable decisions, even that might not be enough.
     
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  8. JacK Rauber

    JacK Rauber Unbourboned by what has been Full Member

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    David Benavidez is the only guy at 168 I want to see Canelo fight.
     
  9. timeout

    timeout Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    With roids, rehydration clause, and bought corrupt judges?

    I think he beats them all.
     
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  10. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Groves has a significant size advantage over Canelo. He is a big SMW and is wide too and carries big power.

    Canelo would be outmatched.

    Eubank has a great chin and engine and could wear Canelo down who only fights in spurts.
     
  11. The Ogdoad

    The Ogdoad Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    I think Smith would use his height and reach to give Canelo a boxing lesson.
     
  12. RealDeal

    RealDeal Pugilist Specialist Full Member

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    Caleb Plant would beat him...he has the perfect style against Canelo.
     
  13. King Of Cali

    King Of Cali Member Full Member

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    Brahahahaha!!!!!!
     
  14. King Of Cali

    King Of Cali Member Full Member

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    I like plant but Uzi I feel is going to best him.
     
  15. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    This would be awesome. Here's one; would Bivol move down?