Saul Alvarez and the future...

[AirJordanIV]

I was not totally excited by his performance but what I saw was an improvement since the Hatton fight and the potential to give other 154 headliners some trouble. I like him against someone like Chavez JR, but how do you think he would fair against Angulo, Kirkland, the Japanese guy who beat Kirkland, Cintron, Cotto, or even P. Williams? I won't even throw Martinez cuz the kid ain't ready for that. Against Rhodes, Saul displayed good ring generalship, fast combos and improved head movement. Against Hatton, Saul looked hittable but now he seems to have sharpened he D. Opinions?

[porkypara]

After watching Alvarez's fight with Hatton I thought RR had a chance of upsetting the odds but it seemed Alvarez had done his home work and came in with a game plan to upset RR natural style.

So far so good...

[boxingbantz]

Kirkland? He's finished.

[Dropanuke]

After watching Alvarez's fight with Hatton I thought RR had a chance of upsetting the odds but it seemed Alvarez had done his home work and came in with a game plan to upset RR natural style.

So far so good...

I must concur!!

Although Ryan didn't look 34 he always moves younger but his timing wasn't there and I really do think the temp and altitude may have contributed.
I mean it happnd to Barry mcguigan years ago, us English can't handle that heat and we will never get used to it.

[marbleheadmaui]

I think the kid is still best understood as a prospect and should be handled that way. The good news is he is showing substantial improvement.

[boxingbantz]

He will be, p4p, the best in the world within five years.

No doubt.

I'll bump this thread in 2016.

[Pavlik]

I was not totally excited by his performance but what I saw was an improvement since the Hatton fight and the potential to give other 154 headliners some trouble. I like him against someone like Chavez JR, but how do you think he would fair against Angulo, Kirkland, the Japanese guy who beat Kirkland, Cintron, Cotto, or even P. Williams? I won't even throw Martinez cuz the kid ain't ready for that. Against Rhodes, Saul displayed good ring generalship, fast combos and improved head movement. Against Hatton, Saul looked hittable but now he seems to have sharpened he D. Opinions?

i think saul beats the overconfident kirkland, stops cintron but loses to Miguel, angulo and williams. 3 years from now he'll wipe them out.

[rjj tszyu]

The lad is only 20 and I thought he showed great maturity in taking Rhodes out on saturday night. I wondered about him after the Hatton fight but it was his first world title fight and he must have felt some nerves. I'd have him to stop Hatton if they ever fought again, not that they should.

For me he is a very good prospect and could well in a few years be the Premier star of the sport, but for now he just remains a prospect but a very good one who already at 20 years old holds a strap and should the fight with Cotto come off I think I would slightly lean towards him. He is far bigger than Cotto and ever since Miguel was clubbed down with plaster wraps he has not been the same fighter. I'd have my money on Alvarez to take out Chavez Jr and Margarito too.

[15rounder]

The kid has solid superstar potential. I think boxingbantz worships this guy and has his statue next to Jesus in his bedroom. I'm not sure he'll be #1 pound for pound in 5 years but he'll be hovering in the top 10. As far as potential opponents for his next fight, it sounds like Mayorga is going to get the nod. Which I believe is perfect for him. Canelo's mechanics are steadily improving and he's got quite a bit of power. I have to disagree with a few people on this thread. I don't see Canelo defeating Cintron, Margarito, or Cotto at this point in his career. In 1 or 2 years, totally differen't story. Mayorga or Angulo should be his next fight. One will show off Canelos technical skills, the other will be a war. Either way, Canelo wins and moves one more rung up the legacy ladder.

[fan johnny]

He had 36 Million viewers from Mexico. I'd say Mexico is looking for their next great fighter because they are watching JCC jr like that.

[johnsebastianmiran]

Not bad for a student that does his homework!

[Pavlik]

when Pac, cotto, and pavlik retires this kid will be my numero uno. i wish him the best i just hope remians grounded.