Michael Moorer vs Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez at 175lbs

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
  2. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Moorer by brutal stoppage.

    Moorer was a banger at light-heavy. Canelo has a great chin at middle but GGG did hurt him a few times. If GGG was not as cautious as he was, he would have had a real chance at a TKO.

    Moorer hits harder than GGG and is a southpaw to boot. People forget how powerful Moorer was at light-heavy just because he didn't carry his power to heavyweight.

    Moorer is a bit too powerful and wins this by a late stoppage.
     
  3. BCS8

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    Moorer
     
  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Canelo is an excellent fighter.

    However, he should not fight above 168. Period. He should only fight at middleweight and super middleweight.

    If Canelo or his people were convinced he is a light-heavy, they would put him in with Beterbiev. They won't because they know that even Canelo's strong chin won't be able to take those punches.

    168 is perfect for Canelo. I don't see him as a light-heavy. He is stocky and strong but most ATG light heavies were 5'10 and above. I just don't think Canelo can deal with powerful light heavyweights in their prime.
     
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    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Moored stops him
     
  6. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Brian Kenny and Chris Mannix would be in tears.
     
  7. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    THIS.
     
  8. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    If we're lucky, the beating would be so bad that they cut the audio like they did in Louis-Schmeling II.
     
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    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is a horrible fight for Canelo. It would be a matter of how long he can take the body punches. Canelo would have to move around and use the ring and not get hit. Talk about a bad style for Canelo.
     
  10. VVMM

    VVMM Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Alvarez beat a 6'3" fighter nowadays and Moorer was shorter maybe 6'2" and glass-chinned.
     
  11. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Alvarez beat a flat footed 6'3 fighter who did not hit nearly as hard as Moorer

    Moorer was glass chinned? Yes, against a monster hitter in Foreman and against an above average heavyweight hitter in Holyfield. How does Canelo's power compare to Holyfield, let alone Foreman?

    Canelo could hit Moorer with his best punch and Moorer would smile at him. Canelo's best punch would not even cause a knockdown here.
     
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    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Moorer would have delivered a very serious beating to said 6' 3" fighter.
     
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    Yes 175 is too much. 160 might be his best place. He's not overly big.
     
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    I think Moorer was down by Everett Martin. Just saying.
     
  15. Bah Lance

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    Actually his power did seem to carry up to heavyweight, it was his durability and stamina that took a hit.
     
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