The picture looks odd. He looks in incredible shape but I hope they don't leave it in the gym.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...ul-alvarez.jpg
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The picture looks odd. He looks in incredible shape but I hope they don't leave it in the gym.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...ul-alvarez.jpg
before anyone thinks I'm implying roids or anything that's not what I mean but just a simple observation, head looks huge compared to the body in that picture.
Yea that's true.. The other guys kinda does to though:D Really weird picture.
I haven't really followed him pre fights, but 166 is nothing to worry about for a guy his size, although he does look pretty cut already. Still, have to remember he's eating lots not sweating out etc. He's usually well heavier than this in the ring.
23 year old Alvarez is gonna crush him.
Y'know what most folks don't know is that about 5 years ago when Floyd was running out of excuses why he couldn't fight a prime Margarito, Paul Williams, Pacquiao, Mosley, Cotto, Clottey, Berto,etc, is that Floyd was seriously considering making a fight back then with 19 year old Alvarez who was already a big draw in Mexico...
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Originally Posted by bradlee180
He could have worn regular sweat shorts.
Nice hair. Canelo looks like he's pushing a Final Fantasy sequel meets some Abercrombe & Fitch add campaign???
I've always said it's his head that makes him look bigger. He's only 5ft 8 but people, even on here were saying he's big etc., Him and Mosley were roughly the same size but he just has that head and worse still that Tango & Cash jaw! :mr-t:Quote:
Originally Posted by armin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2w1qm_zIWg
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And damn man, steroids must make your willy shrink!! ;D :weightlifter: :magnify:
When was prime Mosley?Quote:
Originally Posted by bradlee180
Saul looks good I hope he delivers in the ring I would love to see Floyd battered and running like a bitch.
Is it just me or does he look like a white Floyd with hair?
Also the head and arms look like they belong on a middleweight lol.
Ha. He is a middleweight come fight time...or light heavy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendettos
Its a joke.
Should make same day weigh ins.
He needs every advantage he can get to beat Floyd. I do not mind it on this occasion. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by impHa. He is a middleweight come fight time...or light heavy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendettos
Its a joke.
Should make same day weigh ins.
Haha - I actually see what you mean in that pictureQuote:
Originally Posted by Vendettos
Floyd is already at 150.3lbs
Unreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Wonder what hatton would have been like with floyd and hopkins diet and work ethic.
I've wondered the same bro. Hatton use to blow up to like 177 between camps. During that first retirement he went full blown fat to the 200 range. If the dude would have left the beer alone and taken care of himself...he probably would still be quite relevant and maybe at his real weight class.Quote:
Originally Posted by impUnreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Wonder what hatton would have been like with floyd and hopkins diet and work ethic.
What about ToneyQuote:
Originally Posted by impUnreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Wonder what hatton would have been like with floyd and hopkins diet and work ethic.
I love Ricky but no way would he have still been able to do it. Fighters who fight like that generally have a short life span at the top. You can't go hell for leather your whole career and expect to be doing it in the latter part of your 30's. You're right though, if he'd lived the life of an athlete, he may have had a longer career.Quote:
Originally Posted by jehoshaphatI've wondered the same bro. Hatton use to blow up to like 177 between camps. During that first retirement he went full blown fat to the 200 range. If the dude would have left the beer alone and taken care of himself...he probably would still be quite relevant and maybe at his real weight class.Quote:
Originally Posted by impUnreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Wonder what hatton would have been like with floyd and hopkins diet and work ethic.
He probably would have lasted a bit longer in this sport but his style required so much energy and punishment that I doubt he would still be a top fighter if he was still fighting today.Quote:
Originally Posted by impUnreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Wonder what hatton would have been like with floyd and hopkins diet and work ethic.
Work ethnic is one thing but because of his style, I think his career would have been cut short.
I don't know but I know what Floyd's was when he came in 2 pounds heavier to fight already a small guy in Marquez. God only knows how much he weighted that night he refused to weigh in on fight night.Quote:
Originally Posted by impUnreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Wonder what hatton would have been like with floyd and hopkins diet and work ethic.
I tell you bro, it's one thing to root for a fighter and it's another thing to be a blinded fan boy. Or I guess it's cool when Floyd does it. We'll just call that hard work and dedication.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...EdCQAA56KT.jpg
Nobody believes that Floyd is cutting weight do they?
What weight are they fighting at?
Isn't it 152? Floyd is tiny.
Yup. Coming in over the contracted limit isn't allowed but under is ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
If you remember, floyd was noticeably sluggish when he fought oscar at 154. He was still faster than most but that was the slowest I've seen him.
If he plans to weigh in at 150, I think that's a great move.
It's funny cuz Alvarez came into camp at 165 according to reports from his own people 1 month ago... The it was reported that he was at 155 by his own people again.
Turns out he's 166 now?
I know he's not the only one but this is a true sign that he's cutting weight to make the 154 limit. He should probably be fighting at 168 could definitely fight at 160.
Some people are complaning that he's gonna be drained. That's funny as well because vs. Trout for his 30 day weigh in he weighed 166.5 and then they are taking it further with well "What about the extra 2 pounds"
Errrrmmm NO!
Canelos official weight vs. Trout was 153.25 do the math to get to 152. ;)
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Originally Posted by IamInuit
That is an amazing photo and should be in the "Caption This" thread ;D It looks like an episode of "Tales of the Unexpected*". The way the picture is leaning to the right on the wall, the guy with what looks like a compass or a pair of tweezers in his hand and the crazy look in his eyes, Saul's weird feet and the single low coat hook behind him. The glimpse of the carpeted room next door with the incense burner used for summoning up a soul and allowing Ginger people to go out during daylight hours. Canelo's syrup of figs that somebody has had to iron after it was accidentally sat on. How short are the other guys legs? the scales leaning to the left or levitating as Alvarez has to counter balance. It's all very strange.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc46Gk-6qrA
* Kind of like the British equivalent of "The Twilight Zone".
If it's even in the back of Canelos mind that he'll struggle to make the weight, or he's having to spend a good portion of his camp cutting down, he's doomed here. This is a guy who doesn't have the skillset or output to win in the first place imo, he should be spending every ounce of his energy on developing a game plan and then being in peak condition. If he's occupied with the scales even remotely this strikes me as in incredible disadvantage, he's already going into much deeper waters than he's been.
Alvarez takes a lot of time off in fights and it is obvious that this is why. He must take a lot out of himself in those final few weeks just to make weight. His modus operandi is to be bigger than you and hurt you periodically with his size. It's just not going to work against Mayweather though. I can see this being like the DLH fight. Alvarez will start sharp, but Floyd just needs to keep away while he tires and then potshot more as the rounds wear on. It's very predictable and Mayweather is a sly so and so with the CW. If I was Alvarez, I would come in at 154 and pay a penalty and try and impose the only true chance I have. Completely drying up isn't going to help. Plus Mayweather deserves that to happen to him as he likes to do that himself.
Once Canelo moves up to 160 and above, he's going to be one of those lose some/win most type of fighter so he better make the best of it at 154..
He's definitely a tweener.. getting too big for 154 but not big enough for 160. I cant picture this guy beating the likes of Golovkin and QUillin..
Saul is on course to make the contracted weight, he will come in significantly bigger than Floyd which will be an advantage the later the fight goes. Canelo is young undefeated and very hungry to be the next superstar and this fight will be passing the torch from one legend to another.
I think your alittle bit confused petal.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspokenI don't know but I know what Floyd's was when he came in 2 pounds heavier to fight already a small guy in Marquez. God only knows how much he weighted that night he refused to weigh in on fight night.Quote:
Originally Posted by impUnreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Wonder what hatton would have been like with floyd and hopkins diet and work ethic.
I tell you bro, it's one thing to root for a fighter and it's another thing to be a blinded fan boy. Or I guess it's cool when Floyd does it. We'll just call that hard work and dedication.
No one is talking about marquez here.
I mentioned if hatton had a better work ethic and diet i wondered if he would still be fighting today.
I think hatton had a style that got exposed and hatton takes alot of damage but blowing up vetween fighters cant be good for anyone.
I think its more to do with the fact he can cut so much weight, he is physically able to do it. Like Hatton. He used to be shredded to within an inch of his life on the scales and his face looked like skelator. He really should have been a welter from the start but he took advantage of heing able to cut that weight and was a strong fucker there because come fight night he was able to regain alot of weight and strength back.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
If Canelo moves up he also loses that strength advantage. Like Abraham at super middle.
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Originally Posted by Master
*I couldn't agree more... Canelo is young..he's 166 a month out, he's 14 pounds over... NO PROB. May is 150..and he's probably eating good to be at 150... i'm alittle old school, to me, u have to be alittle drained to be at ur fighting weight... this shows me that May is truly a 140 pounder... i'm telling anyone that'll listen...
Canelo's beating May ..and nothing here changes my mind.
I think Canelo will stop Floyd if not knock him out cold.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigstinkybugQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
*I couldn't agree more... Canelo is young..he's 166 a month out, he's 14 pounds over... NO PROB. May is 150..and he's probably eating good to be at 150... i'm alittle old school, to me, u have to be alittle drained to be at ur fighting weight... this shows me that May is truly a 140 pounder... i'm telling anyone that'll listen...
Canelo's beating May ..and nothing here changes my mind.