Thoughts on Bivol's win against Canelo

Agreed.

The disrespect shown to Bivol pre-fight was both embarrassing and disgusting.

 

Did they play bivols national anthem?

Or did they skip both?

 

On point Rummy, though I had it a bit wider 118-110, Bivol was just that bit better in every department, and disrupted Canelo's rythym with a perfectly executed gameplan.

Some folks may have suggested in thelead up to this that Bivol is basic, and one-dimensional; but he executes those basic fundamentals at an insanely high level, and makes hardly any mistakes.

 

Can’t believe Clenelo was -550 pre fight.

Absurd.

 

@Rumsfeld, a nice little recap. Thanks for the post.

 

I think he means upset from a mainstream, Washington Post, jack-of-all-trades sportswriter's POV!

 

Sorry but how exactly you scored the fight 116-112? Explain it to me ? Which rounds exactly you gave to Canelo, and for what? Hitting thin air or landing on Bivol Elbows/Shoulders/Arms/Gloves?
Last time i check this ain't scoring shots, and you should not get awarded for that.
Or maybe you give Clenelo 4 rounds for looking like a pizza in the face ? Or maybe for gassing out ?

I don't see how you can reward Canelo rounds for being outlanded, outsmarten, outpaced, outplayed, outpunched, outdefenced, outbossed and pretty much every single department you can have.
The guy look tired after just a few rounds and for that you don't score points, you actually lose.

 

I think many were pretty surprised at Canelo's lack of effectiveness. Outplayed, out-witted by a tough, young, big man whose planning and tactical nouse was really commendable. Canelo isn't without a chance in the rematch, but it's certainly a bitter piece of humble pie for the superstar. He's smart enough to iron out what needs to be; but a fair rematch victory is a big mountain to climb. Let's hope he brings the correct tools along for the next expedition and make it a little more competitive.