Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán vs. Jacob Joseph Paul

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  1. Álvarez on points

    6.7%
  2. Álvarez by stoppage

    82.2%
  3. Draw

    2.2%
  4. Paul on points

    2.2%
  5. Paul by stoppage

    6.7%
  1. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Exactly. Jake Paul isn't even ready for an opponent whose had 10 amateur bouts making his pro debut.
     
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  2. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Still raging that we didnt see Bowe V Lewis Full Member

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    I'm actually more excited for this fight than the Scull fight.

    Jake Paul is a part-time boxer but this will be fun whilst it lasts.

    Canelo 3rd round KO.
     
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  3. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Still raging that we didnt see Bowe V Lewis Full Member

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    If Jake Paul wins this, this surely would be one of the greatest upsets in boxing.
     
  4. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I doubt he will even land a scoring punch.
     
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  5. Anima

    Anima Kinetic Link Full Member

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    Good build up fight for the Bud fight, would get more casuals into our side of the sport.
     
  6. Camps

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    When I first saw this I said "Nooooo"... how could Canelo go for the easy buck like this? But then again, why not?

    I see a stoppage, but with Canelo still going at less than full-speed on Paul.
     
  7. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  8. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fast Eddie, yesterday it looked like Canelo Crawford was done, so what does you saying "it looks like Canelo Jake Paul is done" now mean?

    The fight could end up happening, but what does Eddie Hearn saying he think's it's a done deal mean? If you asked him yesterday he would have said the same thing about Canelo Crawford.

    Fact is, we hear all these media outlets hearing through the grape vine that a fight may be happening without having a flipping clue about anything. It's so unprofessional how all week it caused everyone to get excited about Canelo Crawford and react to it, and start planning for September, then the rug gets pulled out from under us on that? These media outlets are trying to act like they are "in the know" and want to be the first to break news. Man did the whole boxing media establishment step in it with Canelo Crawford. Until the fighters themselves make it clear that a fight is happening, it's all just hot air. Promoters saying they think a fight is happening means nothing now apparently, since that was what we thought all week about Canelo Crawford!! lmao
     
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  9. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jake is a MUCH MUCH bigger man.

    He has shown a lot of improvement, a good chin and decent power. Because of the size advantage, this fight could be as difficult as any of Canelo's recent wins.
     
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  10. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It’s still bull****. Jake Paul can fight Dubois for the Heavyweight title. How about that?
     
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  11. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    70/30 type fight
     
  12. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Probably stops him early on body shots

    Paul isn’t a real boxer. If Canelo takes this seriously it’s over in a few rounds
     
  13. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  14. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    canelo hasnt stopped anyone in years. Jake is massive and has shown an iron chin. Its going to be an ugly fight with lots of wrestling and holding . Canelo is going to get roughed up in the clinch, probably thrown to the ground multiple times.
     
  15. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Because Mike Tyson was a shot mess and was retired before Canelo even turned pro.

    Because Paul is a novice cruiserweight.

    Because Canelo Alvarez is a great fighter.

    Because great super middles/light heavys can beat novice cruisers.

    Because Canelo is an active professional fighter, and Mike Tyson has been a weed dealer for 20 years.

    Lots of reasons.