MBilli vs Canelo is confirmed for September 12th

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  1. Macedoine62

    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I said it on the forum, Christian MBilli has the style to make Canelo shine one last time, it's a wise choice by the Mexican.

    In any case, whether it was Canelo or a rematch against Lester Martinez, I wouldn't have seen MBilli keep the belt.

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  2. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I actually don't mind this fight. If there's anyone that can make it exciting AND make Canelo look good its Mbilli. Although I would have preferred to see a rematch with Lester Martinez and then have the winner face Canelo.
     
  3. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Is Turki still paying stupid money to Canelo whilst seeing very diminishing returns?
     
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  4. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Canelo should be able to out box him, which is why he's fighting him. I hope Mbilli can actually rough him up
     
  5. Ike

    Ike Active Member Full Member

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    I also think Mbilli's style is a good style for Canelo, but this Canelo has been in clear decline for a while now, so I think he will lose to Mbilli. Styles makes fights, that's right, but Father Time is undefeated. Then, as always, the ring has the final say.
     
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  6. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Canelo easily by decision...
     
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    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    CLENelo taking on the best of the best
     
  8. tarrant45

    tarrant45 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Not sure if you know what confirmed means, this is not confirmed. I will be very surprised if he fights Mbilli. I think he fights the winner of Mungia Rezendiz.
     
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  9. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Canelo will reportedly be ringside this weekend at Benavidez fight. I think Canelo - maybe I'm delusional - is going to enter the ring postfight. If so, the only question is '68 or '75

    Fingers crossed
     
  10. Rob

    Rob Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I love this fight. The styles should make for an exciting one. If Canelo is even more declined he could lose too.
     
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  11. Mr Applebee

    Mr Applebee Active Member Full Member

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    I think Mbilli has a very good chance here. Canelo will have been inactive for a year , has had surgery, has looked like **** in his last two fights and has generally been on the decline for a few years. People are saying Mbilli could make Canelo look good, but I think he’ll be the final nail in the coffin.
     
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  12. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    Zzzzzzzz, the fans lose
     
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  13. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    and while styles make fights, and Canelo seems to be all wrong for Mbilli - Mbilli is NOT the kind of style you want to be getting old against...
     
  14. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Filip Hrgovic - Building his statue in Croatia Full Member

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    Canelo lost all his appeal once Crawford owned him.
     
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  15. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Solid match up I rate Mbilli higher than Munguia and Berlanga. Canelo is claiming he was injured during the Crawford fight so I guess we will see what he has left.
     
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