Does anyone believe Canelo deserved the decision against GGG in their first fight?

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Does anyone believe Canelo deserved the decision against GGG in their first fight?

  1. Yes

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    9.4%
  2. No

    58 vote(s)
    90.6%
  1. Grinder

    Grinder Dude, don't call me Dude Full Member

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  2. JOKER

    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    50% of Clenelo fans do. The other 50% don't really believe it, but will insist Clenelo won.
     
  3. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    Eh, compubox stats…..

    With that said, I felt GGG edged bout 1, but I felt Canelo more clearly won the rematch, him switching it up to a come forward style was ballsy and really impressed me that night.
     
  4. ShovelHook

    ShovelHook Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There really isn't a doubt among anyone who isn't an outright Canelo stan. It was a very clear win for GGG, 9-3 or 8-4. The jab was consistently dictating the action, along with a steady supply of crosses, hooks and uppercuts to establish what should've been a clear decision for GGG. It was a shocking decision, 118-110 to Canelo from Adalaide "Specsavers" Byrd is still perhaps the worst scorecard in boxing history.
     
  5. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    No, and I think he lost the second match as well. Because GGG proved to be superior on the front foot in the first match and superior on the back foot in the rematch. But what does that prove? GGG is a top tier P4P fighter, I don't think anyone would beat that version of him easily.... whoopty doo.
     
  6. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes. That was his last horah!GGG got old in the 2nd fight and Canelo took the torch of him and lit him up with it.Passing of the guard.It happens.Younger GGG would have been too much for Clenelo.But age is undefeated.At first i thought it was the peds.But the more i see GGG the slow feet and timing was slow as molasses.I knew it’s Father Time.
     
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  7. drenlou

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    drenlou VIP Member

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    I had it for Canelo 115-113 in the rematch.
     
  9. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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  10. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I honestly think think GGG won both fights with the first fight certainly a more clearer win .
     
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  11. Jackstraw

    Jackstraw Mercy for me, justice for thee! Full Member

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    To answer your question, sure some people believe Clenelo won…
    Saul’s mother
    Mauricio Sulamain
    That dead homeless woman that voted for Biden 6 times in the last election
    Shadow
    Shadow’s shadow
    Maybe even Saul himself if he’s been drinking :eek:
     
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  12. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    No. Golo was superior in every facet and the judging was abysmal
     
  13. NoChin

    NoChin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Granted I didn't score every round but from what I saw GGG won the fight and I called it amongst mates that the fight would be deemed a draw.

    Did Canelo Milk Man Alvarez even win the 2nd?
     
  14. NoChin

    NoChin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Better Call Saul's '' friend '' Clanelo.
     
  15. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Do I think Canelo deserved a win? No, but I researched it a couple years after it happened and indeed had it a draw. The second fight as well.
     
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