Tonight's GGG vs Canelo fight turned out to be another modern classic with a complete role reversal from the first fight. Canelo pressured and GGG boxed and both did well enough to merit another controversial decision. I though Canelo won 7-5, I did with the first fight also but a draw or cards for GGG are certainly reasonable. These two produced two tight controversial decisions and here's why. Both are great great fighters GGG's jab is consistent and powerful but again GGG did not go to the body. Canelo lost the battle of the jab but put a beating on GGG's body. I think this is one of the main reasons their fights have been so controversial. I tend to value good bodywork (I'm tall and hate body punchers). In my experience it's one of the worst feelings in the world. But the jab (some of the seriously powerful counter jabs aside) is just a jab. You got hit, maybe pushed back a bit and they set the table for something bigger. I didn't see enough of something bigger tonight to give GGG the W. What matters more to you a great jab, or great body punching? I expect the answers to pretty much fall in line with who you scored the fight for.
By this forums standards, this seems a reasonable post. Not surprised by the lack of responses, unfortunately. Jabs are punches. They can win rounds as dictating action and landing thus making aggression effective. But ultimately I agree with your general assertions. But just like how not all jabs are created equal, that also is true for body shots.
So a jab to the body should be judgeg higher than a body shot or jab to the head By thus fights scoring method As is being aggressive whilst probing and keeping effective distance to box at range This is what this fight learned us
