How would you move Alvarez?

Yeah agree i think Lara would beat the kid up.

 

I'd keep him well away from Molina if I were GB.

Saying that, he is starting to grow on me. I'm liking his left hook, both upstairs and to the body, and he also sets a few traps, which is remarkable for someone his age and experience. I'm on round 6 vs Mosley now, and he is dealing with the cut very well.

Who next? I'd like him to smash **** out of Kirkland, who's stock has risen a bit. I think he beats Bundrage as well. Like I say, he has started to really impress me

 

Yeah, Kirkland is a borderline **** IMO. I love to see him get sparked out again. I think Lara would expose the defensive flaws of Canelo like you mentioned. I'd certainly favour both Lara and Molina over him at this stage.

But he is still only what, 21? With pretty much no amateur experience. Those flaws can be fixed. He also looks a pretty big Light Middle already, so I wouldn't be surprised if he moves up within a year

 

I think Alvarez has a style that will suit him against Molina better than most tbh. It would be a very tough fight as Molina is for anyone in the weight as he is awkward as hell but I think Alvarez would deal with him better than Kirkland did.

 

Alvarez/Cotto seems an obvious choice for a PPV card for Mexican Independence weekend. I have been more patient than most with Canelo's opponents but I wanna see him step up now. Kirkland at a minimum for me.

Edit: Just read on the scene that Schaefer has said Canelo will be out Sep 15 at the MGM Grand headlining a PPV card. Really hope it is Cotto; would be such a great fight.

 

I'd move him to middleweight. He's growing as a lad, would be more comfortable there I imagine, and would get tougher tasks.

Alvarez Vs Chavez obviously won't happen, but I'd chuck Alvarez in with Pirog, Sturm, HNDNJ.

If not, Kirkland, P-Dub, Lara, Molina, Bundrage, all viable matchups at 154.

I'd personally love to see Floyd Vs Martinez and Canelo Vs Chavez: winners fight each other :yep In a perfect World

 

Golden Boy announced last nite that Alvarez will headline a PPV show Sept. 1`5th.It best be a loaded up card and aginst a "name" opponent like Cotto or it will sink.

 

can't see Chavez v Canelo happening for a while as I think Chavez will make the jump up to SMW within the next year especially if Ward and Bute make a jump up themselves.

Plus TR and GBP are hardleys going to put each of their cash cows in together in a rush in case they push the other promotions guy an extra level.

Plenty of guys at MW to feed him though, I would imagine someone like Jermaine Taylor would be near the top of their list should Canelo move north.

 

Canelo still doesn't look like he is laying it on the line like he should. Always in gear 2. He'll land a vicious combo and step off for 20 seconds. Doesn't seem to know if he is a boxer or brawler so he falls somewhere in between by resting and exploding.

 

kirkland, bundrage/spinks, mayorga (for the lolz) or cotto

 

He has reached 168 in the ring. He has also gassed in a few fights. I wouldn't be surprised if that was a genuine choice made by him. Or maybe that as he spends a lot of time draining he hasn't really found his style yet.

I really think 160 is the way to go. I'd pick him against Sturm now.

 

Kirkland then either Trout/Bundrage (if he wins the rematch against Spinks which coincidently is on a GB show).

 

In Germany I think I would favour Sturm by decision :yep