Why Alvarez will NEVER be great

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Godhead, Sep 16, 2012.


  1. Godhead

    Godhead Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Alvarez takes way too many punches. He'll be marketed and groomed to be "great", but in actuality he never will. The first time he fights a legit 154 pounder he'll lose.
     
  2. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I believe in Alvarez. He is the future of boxing. He will clean up the 154lb division.
     
  3. FloydPatterson

    FloydPatterson Boxing Addict banned

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    I cant wait till his next post fight interview! English Speaking Canelo!
     
  4. unloco

    unloco Boxing Addict banned

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    Alvarez is a great fighter , if you can't see that then ymnksab
     
  5. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    Canelo looked phenomenal...
     
  6. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes because every great fighter has had Mayweather/Pep/benitez type of defence....
     
  7. Andy McNab

    Andy McNab Boxing Addict banned

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    Great chin, throws amazing combo's, still very young, undefeated, good stamina, good power.......yeah he's doomed.
     
  8. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Canelo is still very young, and he hasn't had that "eye opening" bout, wherein a fierce & talented opponent makes him realize his undeniable (to us) defensive weaknesses.

    Actually, Lopez may have been the first, even though he couldn't hurt Canelo.

    I think that Alvarez believes, in his own mind, that he is invincible, and this probably affects his training dedication. He's not slow, he just doesn't seem to care about defense very much. A devastating loss, which is surely on the horizon, will make him a much better fighter.

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    Having said that, he did show some slight improvement last night in head movement.

    Also, of course, his offense just keeps getting better & better. I'm not a Canelo fan, yet, but I can see big things for him if he starts to really listen to his trainer & takes his defense more seriously.
     
  9. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He didn't respect Lopez' power so he went after him where he did a fine job on the defensive vs. Mosley. It's called adaptability, the fastest way to victory here was taking chances, and he dominated every single round with ease. So there you have it. Not the best reflexes, but he has good defense, just none of that was necessary vs. Josesito.
     
  10. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    DLH had way better skills
     
  11. SonOfCuba

    SonOfCuba Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Alvarez is already great, relax.
     
  12. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Never been hit solid by a big puncher, so how the **** do we know that?

    Canelo has too many flaws to ever be a GREAT fighter IMO, but I'll admit, he's a lot more talented than I once thought he was.

    His combination punching is honestly his best asset. He is a very well schooled offensive fighter, and his power is legit.

    He's FARRR more talented than the punching bag known as Junior.
     
  13. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who gives a flying ****?
     
  14. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Looked phenomenal? So he ****ing should of, with a 140lb fighter.
     
  15. sneakyright

    sneakyright Active Member Full Member

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    Wrong. He's good. I dunno' about great, but the potential is there. You're just a (excuse my use of the vernacular) h8a