POLL - CANELO vs GOLOVKIN

BOXING INSIDERS


DUKE MCKENZIE (FORMER THREE-DIVISION TITLEHOLDER/TV ANALYST): CANELO

“The writing must surely be on the wall for GGG, who was once considered the pound-for-pound king. Not your average KO artist, there was a silky-smooth way in which he went about his business. Long gone are the days where nobody wanted to fight him. Unfortunately, they’re queuing round the block and the wolves smell blood. Canelo must surely be chomping at the bit for an opportunity to look brilliant against his old foe. He has far less miles on the clock. Canelo can win this one with a compassionate act from GGG’s corner, who pull their man out of this one-sided affair inside 10 rounds.”

MARC RAMSAY (TRAINER): CANELO UD

“To be honest, I’m not very excited about this fight. I think we have all seen what these two boxers can do together. In a somewhat competitive fight, I see once again Saul Alvarez winning.”

STEVE FARHOOD (TV ANALYST): CANELO UD

“As close and competitive as the first two fights were, it’s difficult not to favor Canelo in this one. Not everyone is Bernard Hopkins, and it’s unrealistic to think that Golovkin can fight at his highest level at age 40. Plus, he looked vulnerable early in his most recent fight. Canelo by comfortable decision.”

JOLENE MIZZONE (MANAGER): CANELO TKO 10

“I must go with Canelo here. I think he is the type that comes back stronger after a loss and learns from his mistakes. I think GGG is a great fighter, but I think, unfortunately, age is going to be a factor here. It happens to the best of them.”

ROBERT DIAZ (MATCHMAKER, GOLDEN BOY): CANELO TKO 10

“After 24 close rounds, I truly feel that this will clearly show who the better fighter is. I am hearing a lot of questions: GGG fighting at 168, his age. Let’s not forget that Canelo had to move up to fight GGG and that GGG is the naturally bigger man. Age? OK, but he has rested his body from wars, where Canelo has more wear and tear from so much activity and more fights. In the end, let’s not start with excuses, lets enjoy a great fight of two very evenly talented fighters and two champions that do not like each other. I see the key for Canelo being the jab and working the body early, keeping the fight in the center of the ring and inside. GGG also will need to work off the jab and not allow Canelo inside. The pressure is on Canelo to win and leave no doubt. I feel like GGG will retire win, lose or draw, while Canelo needs the win after his last bout. I see a very competitive first half of the fight where Canelo can win a round and GGG wins the next one – back and forth in scoring. The second half begins to show the effect and where Canelo will take over. Canelo TKO 10.”

KATHY DUVA (PROMOTER, MAIN EVENTS): CANELO PTS

“These two have already been in two very close fights, so skill-wise, they are pretty evenly matched. However, GGG is now 40 years old and has only fought once since 2020. Canelo is coming off a loss to Bivol, so we don’t know how or if that will affect him mentally. But he has lost before, to Mayweather, and bounced right back. I am going to assume that Canelo has the capacity to deal with that. The Bivol fight was pretty punishing for Canelo, but he is only 32, and this will be his fifth fight since 2020. The combination of GGG’s advanced age and relative lack of activity gives Canelo a big edge in my estimation. And the fight will take place in Las Vegas, where the judges are always kind to Canelo. Also, a very vocal crowd will be on his side. It is true that Bivol outpointed Canelo in Las Vegas in May, but Bivol clearly outboxed and outclassed him in nearly every round, only to win by a mere two points. I am going to assume that the judges in Las Vegas still love Canelo. All of the intangibles point in Alvarez’ direction. I don’t believe that either of these guys can stop the other. In a close fight, I have to go with Canelo by decision.”

ALEX STEEDMAN (COMMENTATOR): CANELO PTS

“Without doubt and unsurprisingly, there are cracks appearing in Golovkin’s game; he’s appeared uncomfortable at times lately against opponents he would have completely dominated previously. The pace of a Canelo fight will help GGG navigate those moments perhaps and while I was really impressed with Canelo learning and adapting between their first two fights, it might be close again. I do think that if Canelo went after GGG, he might stop him late on but that would require an entirely different and more aggressive version of the Mexican. More likely we get another close, competitive and maybe disputed fight where relative youth is ultimately the difference.”

JOHN SCULLY (TRAINER): CANELO

“I will have to assume Canelo has more left than GGG does at this point. I think he will come back strong from his loss to Bivol and really do some damage in this fight. I wouldn’t be surprised if he stops GGG late in the fight or at the very least wins a clear unanimous decision.”

RUDY HERNANDEZ (TRAINER): CANELO

“The first fight I thought Golovkin won. I also had Golovkin winning the second fight 116-112, but I’m not complaining that Canelo won 115-113 – it was close. The third fight, there’s going to be a big difference. Canelo is stronger, faster and younger. There’s nothing that Golovkin brings into the third fight that Canelo won’t be able to handle. I see that fight as one-sided in favor of Canelo. Father time waits for no one. I truly believed that GGG was one of the greatest in today’s boxing era. I see Canelo stopping GGG within eight rounds. Canelo needs this win and needs to make a BIG statement, otherwise it won’t look good.”

ERIC BOTTJER (MATCHMAKER): CANELO PTS

“The two fellows have been a joy to watch. Their first two fights showed them as evenly matched fighters at the highest level. This time one of them is 40. Forty-year-olds don’t win evenly matched fights. I like Canelo by decision, even though Canelo is starting to slide as well. I thought Canelo won the rematch (GGG definitely won fight number 1) and he’ll improve on his performance here. GGG is still a dangerous dog, but he no longer can put on constant pressure. He has to marshal himself for his attacks and Canelo won’t wait. Years from now, people should remember this pair as two of the greatest middleweights who ever lived.”

WAYNE MCCULLOUGH (FORMER WORLD CHAMPION/ TRAINER): CANELO PTS

“I think the fight with Canelo and GGG will go the distance, again. GGG didn’t look great in his last fight although he got the win. Canelo walked away with an upset loss in his last fight. In my opinion, they both showed signs of getting old. Canelo should have enough left in the tank to outbox GGG, but GGG will always be in the fight and I expect the rounds to be close. Canelo by decision.”

BARRY MCGUIGAN (FORMER WORLD CHAMPION): CANELO

“Whilst I thought GGG won both their previous battles, in 2017 and 2018, he’s too long in the tooth to win this one at 40 years old. Golovkin looked good in his stoppage win against Ryota Murata, but it was noticeable that he stopped a lot of punches from the Japanese fighter. Canelo may have suffered his second defeat to the brilliant Dmitri Bivol, who moved and boxed beautifully in May this year, but that style of box/fighting is not something Golovkin can do. What’s more, Alvarez has got GGG to step up to 168 pounds – not even a catchweight of 165. Saul has all the advantages in this fight, just the way he likes it. I see a commanding points decision win for the Mexican or quite possibly a late stoppage.”

RAUL MARQUEZ (FORMER WORLD CHAMPION/COMMENTATOR): CANELO TKO

“It’s a good fight – better than most people think – but a hungry Canelo is a dangerous Canelo. Canelo by late stoppage.”

FINAL TALLY: CANELO 20-0

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ROBERT DIAZ (MATCHMAKER, GOLDEN BOY): CANELO TKO 10

“After 24 close rounds, I truly feel that this will clearly show who the better fighter is. I am hearing a lot of questions: GGG fighting at 168, his age. Let’s not forget that Canelo had to move up to fight GGG and that GGG is the naturally bigger man. Age? OK, but he has rested his body from wars, where Canelo has more wear and tear from so much activity and more fights. In the end, let’s not start with excuses, lets enjoy a great fight of two very evenly talented fighters and two champions that do not like each other. I see the key for Canelo being the jab and working the body early, keeping the fight in the center of the ring and inside. GGG also will need to work off the jab and not allow Canelo inside. The pressure is on Canelo to win and leave no doubt. I feel like GGG will retire win, lose or draw, while Canelo needs the win after his last bout. I see a very competitive first half of the fight where Canelo can win a round and GGG wins the next one – back and forth in scoring. The second half begins to show the effect and where Canelo will take over. Canelo TKO 10.”