Canelo vs Zurdo next?

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  1. wifly

    wifly Active Member Full Member

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    Should Canelo challenge Zurdo for WBA and WBO titles at cruiserweight?
    This is a very winnable fight for Canelo I think he can rough up Zurdo on the inside and overpower him, as Zurdo is just a bit like Callum Smith and doesn't know how to properly fight at long range. On the other hand, if you look at a common opponent in Bivol, you will see that at least Canelo won some rounds against him, not more than 3-4, while Ramirez lost a shutout against the Russian light heavyweight.
    This could make Canelo a champion at cruiserweight, something he has wanted for years, since rumors of a fight against Makabu.
     
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  2. DoubleG95Fanatic

    DoubleG95Fanatic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not a bad shout actually, it is a winnable fight for Canelo and one where Zurdo would fancy his chances too.

    There wasn't too much between their fights with Bivol. Zurdo would have everything to lose in this fight but it'd be huge event if ODLH can make it happen. The build up would be ****ing hilarious.
     
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  3. Gazanta87

    Gazanta87 Member Full Member

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    Cinco De Mayo Baby
     
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Not a bad shout. Didn't think of it. This would be Canelo's best chance at cruiserweight. Not saying he would 100% win but he has a shot.
     
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  5. jmb1356

    jmb1356 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Would actually give Canelo props for this, as long as he goes up to 190 for the fight.
     
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  6. wifly

    wifly Active Member Full Member

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    I was left with the impression that Canelo did much better against Bivol than Zurdo, maybe it's because of the fact that is more impressive to see a smaller man (Bivol) outboxing a bigger foe (Zurdo). I probably need to rewatch both fights.
     
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  7. Camps

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    If I were Turki (or any promoter/bankroller) I would agree to this ONLY if both fighters signed on the dotted line for the winner to face Opetaia next (since Don King's tying up Mikaelian, the WBC Cruiser belt-holder).
     
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  8. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Zurdo would actually win, he's too big and has a good skillset.
     
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  9. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member Full Member

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    Canelo thought about fighting Makabu when he had a strap at CW why not fight Zurdo for 2 straps instead? I actually like the fight but there can't be any shenigans from Canelos side.
     
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  10. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Zurdo would be the happiest man in the world even if he loses to Canelo. Where else could he get such a big paycheck?
     
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  11. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    & then fights Usyk for
    dee Beeg eh$core… the final PeyDey!
    Daring to be “Gran”
     
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  12. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    El Gordo Zurdo is too big at 190-200. He needs to fight Opatia and Canelo needs Benevidez. End of discussion.
     
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  13. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is winnable for Canelo due to his chin and power despite his small size. But he gets destroyed by Opetaia, both of them do
     
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  14. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Hopefully Turki does the right thing and makes Zurdo Opetaia next and if Canelo wants a shot at the cruiserweight crown he can fight the winner and that will be Opetaia.
     
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  15. tarrant45

    tarrant45 Active Member Full Member

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    You are totally misunderstanding Canelo's agenda if you even suggesting this fight as a possibility. He is looking for lucrative lay up fights, not testing himself. He will fighting eubank jnr, or charlo next May, or maybe Crawford.
     
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