Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Caleb Plant | BT PPV - 6 November 2021

[emallini]

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[GreenLightning]

I must have watched a different Kovakev fight to everyone else, Kovalev looked gunshy and way past it Canelo was walking him down all night, the only punch Kovalev could land was his jab and not too many of those were effective either, I know it's subjective but I seriously struggle to see how anybody could call that fight competitive let alone it being even or Canelo being behind

[Counter-puncher]

I must have watched a different Kovakev fight to everyone else, Kovalev looked gunshy and way past it Canelo was walking him down all night, the only punch Kovalev could land was his jab and not too many of those were effective either, I know it's subjective but I seriously struggle to see how anybody could call that fight competitive let alone it being even or Canelo being behind

Canelo is like Arguello was. Patient and not caring too much about giving away early rounds, confident in the stoppage or late dominance

[Dioufy]

I had Kovalev ahead or at the min level going into the 11th.

[stujones]

I think showtime and all concerned (including Eddie) did a great job of hyping the fight. Somehow Plant went from just a no name, average belt holder who bring nothing but would be an easy win for Callum Smith or BJS to an actual slight threat for Canelo.

Atm Canelo seems to have the opposite effect of Floyd Mayweather. Whereas the champions Floyd faced got negatively dissected and criticised and we were continually told there were tougher options, Canelos opponents seem to get given more credit/ chances the minute they sign the line. Perhaps it's the disadvantages in height Canelo invariably brings.

I'm still glad it happened so the division is fully unified, but I hope now we see him fight some of the more serious threats

Hope he now fights some more serious threats?! It’s not like he’s been fighting bums - he’s fought 3 undefeated world champs. We can analyse their opponents and say none of them were great world champs but he’s cleaned out the division.

Who do you want him to fight?

I'd love him to fight at Middleweight again - those 4 champions are pretty tasty - 2 unfinished business (for me) and the other two are longtime champions who have beaten some pretty decent names who I think stylistically could give him problems.

Lets be honest, a number of people questioned the Rocky Fielding fight as belt hoping and avoiding the bigger fights at Middleweight which is a much better division. If people genuinely thought BJS, Plant and Smith stood a chance - then what about GGG 3, Lara 2, Charlo and Andrade.

Now GGG and Lara aren't the same fighter as when they last fought Canelo - but still true and tested elite fighters and Andrade vs Canelo might be now more natural at 168 - so I say next Andrade at 168 and then the others at Middle.

[maverick23]

I think showtime and all concerned (including Eddie) did a great job of hyping the fight. Somehow Plant went from just a no name, average belt holder who bring nothing but would be an easy win for Callum Smith or BJS to an actual slight threat for Canelo.

Atm Canelo seems to have the opposite effect of Floyd Mayweather. Whereas the champions Floyd faced got negatively dissected and criticised and we were continually told there were tougher options, Canelos opponents seem to get given more credit/ chances the minute they sign the line. Perhaps it's the disadvantages in height Canelo invariably brings.

I'm still glad it happened so the division is fully unified, but I hope now we see him fight some of the more serious threats

Hope he now fights some more serious threats?! It’s not like he’s been fighting bums - he’s fought 3 undefeated world champs. We can analyse their opponents and say none of them were great world champs but he’s cleaned out the division.

Who do you want him to fight?

I'd love him to fight at Middleweight again - those 4 champions are pretty tasty - 2 unfinished business (for me) and the other two are longtime champions who have beaten some pretty decent names who I think stylistically could give him problems.

Lets be honest, a number of people questioned the Rocky Fielding fight as belt hoping and avoiding the bigger fights at Middleweight which is a much better division. If people genuinely thought BJS, Plant and Smith stood a chance - then what about GGG 3, Lara 2, Charlo and Andrade.

All good fights but surely they should just go up to Canelo rather than him going down?

Whilst I thought he lost the first fight against Golovkin I thought he won the rematch so was almost universally considered the number 1 at the weight. Now he’s undisputed at super-middle so why wouldn’t the other guys you mention want to move up and challenge him?

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Gotta love Usyk

[cormack]

Judges behind the scores

Steve Weisfeld: 98-92 Canelo
Dave Moretti: 97-93 Canelo
Patricia Morse Jarman: 96-94 Canelo

canelos safety net

[peter barlow]

I had it 98-94 into the 10th and then was generous to Plant with a couple 10 - 10 rounds. Not sure how people could have it much tighter or Plant winning on cards.

It wasn't a close fight, fairly one sided really. Think Canelo needs to move up to Light Heavy again. There isn't anyone lower than that poses much threat and deserves the fight.

Think Beterbiev and Ramirez would be the best next opponents for me. Jury's out on Bivol for me but I'm sure Eddie will want it. Joe Smith Jr don't think so.

[jamesmcdonnell]

I think showtime and all concerned (including Eddie) did a great job of hyping the fight. Somehow Plant went from just a no name, average belt holder who bring nothing but would be an easy win for Callum Smith or BJS to an actual slight threat for Canelo.

Atm Canelo seems to have the opposite effect of Floyd Mayweather. Whereas the champions Floyd faced got negatively dissected and criticised and we were continually told there were tougher options, Canelos opponents seem to get given more credit/ chances the minute they sign the line. Perhaps it's the disadvantages in height Canelo invariably brings.

I'm still glad it happened so the division is fully unified, but I hope now we see him fight some of the more serious threats

Hope he now fights some more serious threats?! It’s not like he’s been fighting bums - he’s fought 3 undefeated world champs. We can analyse their opponents and say none of them were great world champs but he’s cleaned out the division.

Who do you want him to fight?

I'd love him to fight at Middleweight again - those 4 champions are pretty tasty - 2 unfinished business (for me) and the other two are longtime champions who have beaten some pretty decent names who I think stylistically could give him problems.

Lets be honest, a number of people questioned the Rocky Fielding fight as belt hoping and avoiding the bigger fights at Middleweight which is a much better division. If people genuinely thought BJS, Plant and Smith stood a chance - then what about GGG 3, Lara 2, Charlo and Andrade.

Now GGG and Lara aren't the same fighter as when they last fought Canelo - but still true and tested elite fighters and Andrade vs Canelo might be now more natural at 168 - so I say next Andrade at 168 and then the others at Middle.

No way is Canelo going to move back down now.

[peter barlow]

Yeah really can't imagine him ever going down and realistically why would he. If the likes of Andrade, Charlo and even Eubank Jr won't fight each other why should Canelo.

Nothing intriguing about those fights either for me.

[handsofstone]

I must have watched a different Kovakev fight to everyone else, Kovalev looked gunshy and way past it Canelo was walking him down all night, the only punch Kovalev could land was his jab and not too many of those were effective either, I know it's subjective but I seriously struggle to see how anybody could call that fight competitive let alone it being even or Canelo being behind

Canelo is like Arguello was. Patient and not caring too much about giving away early rounds, confident in the stoppage or late dominance

All the greats are content to give away early rounds, Crawford and Usyk are the same

[Counter-puncher]

Intelligent fighters can process data on their opponents as the fight progresses, the really intelligent ones will almost always do well in the late rounds as a result. The ones you mentioned are all good examples, Floyd too

[stujones]

Hope he now fights some more serious threats?! It’s not like he’s been fighting bums - he’s fought 3 undefeated world champs. We can analyse their opponents and say none of them were great world champs but he’s cleaned out the division.

Who do you want him to fight?

I'd love him to fight at Middleweight again - those 4 champions are pretty tasty - 2 unfinished business (for me) and the other two are longtime champions who have beaten some pretty decent names who I think stylistically could give him problems.

Lets be honest, a number of people questioned the Rocky Fielding fight as belt hoping and avoiding the bigger fights at Middleweight which is a much better division. If people genuinely thought BJS, Plant and Smith stood a chance - then what about GGG 3, Lara 2, Charlo and Andrade.

Now GGG and Lara aren't the same fighter as when they last fought Canelo - but still true and tested elite fighters and Andrade vs Canelo might be now more natural at 168 - so I say next Andrade at 168 and then the others at Middle.

No way is Canelo going to move back down now.

I thought Canelo said he could still make Middle comfortably enough.

Re Maverick.....you make a valid point but you also highlight my point I made on my first post. Floyd fought Ricky at 147, he got absolutely slaughtered for it on this forum. "Floyd needs all the advantages". Now I've suggested Canelo fights the Middleweights its "no they should move up to fight him". I want Canelo to fight GGG with no excuses and it would do his legacy so much more if he beat him clean at Middle.

[stujones]

Yeah really can't imagine him ever going down and realistically why would he. If the likes of Andrade, Charlo and even Eubank Jr won't fight each other why should Canelo.

Nothing intriguing about those fights either for me.

Not sure why Eubank jnr is being mentioned. As it stands I genuinely rather see Canelo vs Ryder than Eubank jnr. The guy has no wins in world class and has, to be honest looked bang average since joining Roy Jones. If he does a number on Williams, then he can legitimately call out Charlo or Lara

[maverick23]

I'd love him to fight at Middleweight again - those 4 champions are pretty tasty - 2 unfinished business (for me) and the other two are longtime champions who have beaten some pretty decent names who I think stylistically could give him problems.

Lets be honest, a number of people questioned the Rocky Fielding fight as belt hoping and avoiding the bigger fights at Middleweight which is a much better division. If people genuinely thought BJS, Plant and Smith stood a chance - then what about GGG 3, Lara 2, Charlo and Andrade.

Now GGG and Lara aren't the same fighter as when they last fought Canelo - but still true and tested elite fighters and Andrade vs Canelo might be now more natural at 168 - so I say next Andrade at 168 and then the others at Middle.

No way is Canelo going to move back down now.

I thought Canelo said he could still make Middle comfortably enough.

Re Maverick.....you make a valid point but you also highlight my point I made on my first post. Floyd fought Ricky at 147, he got absolutely slaughtered for it on this forum. "Floyd needs all the advantages". Now I've suggested Canelo fights the Middleweights its "no they should move up to fight him". I want Canelo to fight GGG with no excuses and it would do his legacy so much more if he beat him clean at Middle.

I’m not sure why Floyd would have got slaughtered on here for not going down in weight. He was the A-side financially in the fight, had been fighting at welterweight for 18months/ 2 years at that point and was coming off a win against De La Hoya which made him cross over to the masses as a PPV star. Perhaps people were overly sympathetic to Ricky.

When Canelo next fights it’ll have been 3 years since he made middleweight. Surely it should be the middleweight guys who go out of their way to go for the big one? Charlo/Andrade can continue fighting the likes of Montiel/Quigley but seemingly won’t face each (likely more Charlo than Andrade) or they can try to make 3-5 times their normal purse and go for greatness at the division above.

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[stujones]

No way is Canelo going to move back down now.

I thought Canelo said he could still make Middle comfortably enough.

Re Maverick.....you make a valid point but you also highlight my point I made on my first post. Floyd fought Ricky at 147, he got absolutely slaughtered for it on this forum. "Floyd needs all the advantages". Now I've suggested Canelo fights the Middleweights its "no they should move up to fight him". I want Canelo to fight GGG with no excuses and it would do his legacy so much more if he beat him clean at Middle.

I’m not sure why Floyd would have got slaughtered on here for not going down in weight. He was the A-side financially in the fight, had been fighting at welterweight for 18months/ 2 years at that point and was coming off a win against De La Hoya which made him cross over to the masses as a PPV star. Perhaps people were overly sympathetic to Ricky.

When Canelo next fights it’ll have been 3 years since he made middleweight. Surely it should be the middleweight guys who go out of their way to go for the big one? Charlo/Andrade can continue fighting the likes of Montiel/Quigley but seemingly won’t face each (likely more Charlo than Andrade) or they can try to make 3-5 times their normal purse and go for greatness at the division above.

I do see your point and I agree - I also think Andrade would be a better fight at Super Middle as he especially is big for the weight. At the moment though his Golovkin fights have asterix by them - 1 - cos fight one should be a loss and 2 - fight 2 was ridiculously close (could easily be a loss) and obviously we have the mexican beef thing aswell. He then proceeded to move up the weights and face weaker champions (Kovalev was dangerous but was the wrong side of 30 and Rocky Fielding - well say no more). He also moved up at a time when some stylistically troublesomes light middles moved up (Charlo and Lara). Andrade aside, there would be further asterix's if he were to fight Lara / Charlo and GGG at 168 as these are small Middles and especially as Canelo has not said he is tight at Middle. Yes, it could be argued that father time has already meant the GGG ship has sailed, but while GGG keeps defending his title - then I don't have any issue with a 3rd fight.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Canelo and Caleb Plant's unexpected conversation in round nine overheard by microphones

"This is a good fight right here," Plant can be heard saying to his opponent during the ninth round, before Canelo responds: "I like it."

"I respect your skills," Plant responded, clearly harbouring much more positive feelings about his opponent than he did in the build up to their showdown – a comment about Alvarez's mother caused a violent brawl in their pre-bout press conference.

"I know," came the response from the Mexican, before the American asserted: "I'm pretty good for 21-0."

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[jamesmcdonnell]

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