Did you enjoy the GGG-Canelo fight?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Thread Stealer, Sep 20, 2017.


How would you rate it from 1-10?

  1. 1 (Byrd-Williamson quality stinker)

    3.2%
  2. 2

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. 3

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. 4

    3.2%
  5. 5

    3.2%
  6. 6

    3.2%
  7. 7

    19.4%
  8. 8

    54.8%
  9. 9

    9.7%
  10. 10 (Saad-M. Johnson quality classic)

    3.2%
  1. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Everyone is debating GGG-Canelo. What do you think of the fight itself?

    I thought was a pretty good fight. I see some articles calling it a great FOTY candidate from ESPN and The Ring (of course LOL) which I think is getting carried away.

    It was a tense competitive matchup fought at a high level. I don't think it had the consistent action level or enough drama and shifts in momentum to really be considered a great fight.
     
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  2. BCS8

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    Monroe should have pressed the action more.
     
  3. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The fight? I really enjoyed it was an intriguing brutal tactical battle. First few rounds were a nice warm up for both fighters and after 3rd round the fight was an absolute treat up till the decision. 8/10 for the fight itself but the enjoyment dropped down to 3/10 because of the decision.
     
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  4. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Monre vs BJS has to be one of the worst fights in boxing history.
     
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  5. puncherschance

    puncherschance Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i voted 8 only because the decision and subsequent stink it produced killed what i thought was a great fight fought at a high level between 2 elite fighters. had ggg gotten the nod we would all be praising both fighters and hoping to see a rematch!
     
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  6. Ilikeboxing

    Ilikeboxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It was good, I'd look forward to a rematch if this fight was ruled in GGG's favour. Seeing as they ruined the outcome there shouldn't be a rematch, because its going to happen again.
     
  7. Ilikeboxing

    Ilikeboxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not sure which fight will beat Wald vs Joshua. That was a 10/10 from me. The two early knock-downs, Wald defying time so even plenty of UK fans got behind him. Was amazing to see.
     
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  8. Skins

    Skins Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I liked it. Would call it a good fight, not great. What surprised me as a GGG fan was that Canelo seemed to land the harder punches although I still thought GGG won the fight. Oscar should have explained to his one judge that 7-5 would have been good enough, 10-2 was totally unnecessary. Doubt the rematch will be much different
     
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  9. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I scored it an 8/10
    The longer the fight went the better it got
    Especially Canelo's comeback in the 10th 11th and 12th!
     
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  10. BCS8

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    Here's another 8.

    Overall the fight was a gem, a real classic that pretty much fulfilled my expectations. Canelo has never looked as good to me and GGG was simply relentless in closing him down. Watching the last three rounds in slomo, I was blown away by both their defensive skills as punches that I had counted as landed by both men were actually slipped, parried or deflected.

    What I didn't like was Canelo's marathon running, although he did make up for it with some sweet bursts of action. Golovkin frustrated me by starting so slowly and by not going to the body and by not pressing the action on the ropes. The god-awful judging was another downer that I could have done without.
     
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  11. liger1992

    liger1992 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Was a fantastic fight.
     
  12. rski

    rski Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I would call in a very good fight but not great. It was a case of two well matched skillful fighters putting on a classy performance that didn't quite explode, tactical but exciting. Reminded me a bit of De La Hoya v Mosley in that way. scored 8
     
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  13. Staminakills

    Staminakills Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I loved it, two elite and truly GREAT fighters banging away for all 12. ONLY reason I'm ok with the draw is it almost guarantees a rematch or hopefully 2
     
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  14. DannyBhoy

    DannyBhoy Active Member Full Member

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    Back from my - no doubt entirely justified - ban, I'd like to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this fight. Was an intriguing and competitive bout. Scored it 116-112 GGG on the night but gave Canelo an additional round on second viewing. I'll give it an 8/10. Looking forward to the inevitable rematch. Pity about the abominable judging.
     
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  15. Northadox

    Northadox Active Member Full Member

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    Great fight once GGG stepped the pressure up

    Was good to see Canelo go to war with him in rounds too