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Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:35
by Ruthless-RKO
Jimmy2020 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:32
Canelo doesn't look like he has been in a fight.
It's not harsh on Smith. He couldn't/didn't do anything all night.
He looks like he did when he walked out.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:35
by sir123
Canelo is a once in a generation fighter. A true elite fighter, cant see anyone beating him from SWW to LHW.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:36
by DrDuke
Smith got dominated. No big effort by him. Shades of lil Chavez. I gave Smith only the 8th.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:37
by Ruthless-RKO
sir123 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:35
Canelo is a once in a generation fighter. A true elite fighter, cant see anyone beating him from SWW to LHW.
He adapts to everyone.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:38
by Ruthless-RKO
Cal Smith not being interviewed??
I bet he’s heartbroken..
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:38
by Fray Bentos
It's all about levels, you can't box on the backfoot against Alvarez with slow footwork because all he did was close him down and throw basic shots and win every round. I don't think Callum could have gone out on his 'shield' without getting KO'd within 30 seconds but he showed grit, heart - I think Canelo broke his nose in the ninth round with that uppercut so - he stuck it out to lose on points.
What's worse is how much boxing has regressed - could you imagine 1985 Thomas Hearns having trouble with either of these for a few rounds? Chavez and how he closed his opponents off with bodyshots and combinations - he was mesmerising to watch - the way HE totally broke down Edwin Rosario - who was a class boxer himself - and he just dismantled him. If we're going to knock Smith, then we should knock Canelo because compared to the no.1's of the past, he doesn't set the world alight either.
Yeah, he's the best around now but so what! Meh!

Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:38
by TheGman
Ever heard the saying "dont slug with a slugger"? Well Smith just fought Canelo's fight.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:39
by Fray Bentos
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:38
Cal Smith not being interviewed??
I bet he’s heartbroken..
Probably going to the hospital to get his broken nose fixed, that must be stinging like fornicate!
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:39
by DrDuke
sir123 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:35
Canelo is a once in a generation fighter. A true elite fighter, cant see anyone beating him from SWW to LHW.
Beterbiev can probably.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:40
by Ruthless-RKO
Fray Bentos wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:39
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:38
Cal Smith not being interviewed??
I bet he’s heartbroken..
Probably going to the hospital to get his broken nose fixed, that must be stinging like fornicate!
Ah he’s here now.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:40
by Fray Bentos
sir123 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:35
Canelo is a once in a generation fighter. A true elite fighter, cant see anyone beating him from SWW to LHW.
Really?
A prime Thomas Hearns would have decapitated him and his steroids!

Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:41
by Ruthless-RKO
Smith saying he feels he’s outgrown the weight.
He basically cashed in on the 168 division.. will obviously move up now..
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:41
by skanksta
Fray Bentos wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:39
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:38
Cal Smith not being interviewed??
I bet he’s heartbroken..
Probably going to the hospital to get his broken nose fixed, that must be stinging like fornicate!
He's being interviewed now.
Canelo doesn't beat the elite LHWs does he ?
I say Beterbiev, Bivol are good enough to be too big - unlike Smith and past-it Kov.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:41
by Ruthless-RKO
Fray Bentos wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:40
sir123 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:35
Canelo is a once in a generation fighter. A true elite fighter, cant see anyone beating him from SWW to LHW.
Really?
A prime Thomas Hearns would have decapitated him and his steroids!
I think he means today..
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:42
by TheGman
Drop down to 154 and fight spence or crawford,
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:43
by Fray Bentos
skanksta wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:41
Fray Bentos wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:39
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:38
Cal Smith not being interviewed??
I bet he’s heartbroken..
Probably going to the hospital to get his broken nose fixed, that must be stinging like fornicate!
He's being interviewed now.
Canelo doesn't beat the elite LHWs does he ?
I say Beterbiev, Bivol are good enough to be too big - unlike Smith and past-it Kov.
No, a proper world class light heavyweight would pose big problems! Canelo looked tiny even against Smith.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:43
by sir123
Fray Bentos wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:40
sir123 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:35
Canelo is a once in a generation fighter. A true elite fighter, cant see anyone beating him from SWW to LHW.
Really?
A prime Thomas Hearns would have decapitated him and his steroids!
Yeah obviously the likes of Hearns would have even Calzaghe! I was talking about the current fighters.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:44
by skanksta
Smith has a kinda haemotoma on his bicep - Ouch !
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:44
by Fray Bentos
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:41
Fray Bentos wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:40
sir123 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:35
Canelo is a once in a generation fighter. A true elite fighter, cant see anyone beating him from SWW to LHW.
Really?
A prime Thomas Hearns would have decapitated him and his steroids!
I think he means today..
I know but so what, the game has regressed badly!
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:44
by Ruthless-RKO
Callum’s arms are swollen! Whoa!
Look really bad.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:45
by sir123
Smith likely to move up to LHW but what isnhe gonna do? European level at best, will come up short against the likes of Beterbiev.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:46
by Grilling Machine
Fray Bentos wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:38
Yeah, he's the best around now but so what! Meh!
He lost to Mayweather and Golovkin, but he is the best right now. When Smith had momentum after beating Groves I really fancied him to beat Canelo, but that was a good while ago and he did look weaker, regardless of how well Canelo took his shots.
But I've no idea if he's lost a bit of pep making weight, or if the power was still there and he simply wasn't committing fully.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:46
by Jimmy2020
The Brits giving Smith an ego massage now but everyone else around the world will see him as yet another Eurobum.
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:47
by Ruthless-RKO
sir123 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 01:45
Smith likely to move up to LHW but what isnhe gonna do? European level at best, will come up short against the likes of Beterbiev.
What about Bivol?
Is Bivol really THAT special?
Re: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Callum Smith - 19 December 2020
Posted: 20 Dec 2020, 01:47
by TheGman
Imagine calzaghe fightin Canelo? Canelo wouldnt of seen round 12 imo,Calzaghe would of pummelled him with his work rate.