Why NOT Alvarez vs Bundrage

[p4pking]

Saul should fight Trout and then Floyd.

His promoters would never put him in front of a polished boxer like trout. He can actually be outboxed if someone had the endurance to run from him for 12 rounds and jab. I don't care how highly everyone thinks of him.

I just think putting him in their with a big puncher is safer than putting him in with a great boxer.

If you we're GBP what would you do?

I don't think Trout is exactly a polished boxer, although running and jabbing would be his best bet to beat Canelo imo. I'd certainly pick Alravez to win if it did happen. Have no idea whether his handlers would make the fight or not, but I'm hoping it does come off. As for Bundrage though, he wouldn't be any more of a test than an old Mosley was, in fact those two are probably similar threats at this stage. K9 may have earned that kind of a fight, but I don't see him having a chance to win.

[Hulk]

K9 is a hard worker with deceptive strength and power, well maybe the strength isn't so deceptive seeing as he's built like the incredible hulk.

I agree Bundrage probably wouldn't have a shot against Canelo, but why not Bundrage vs. Keith Thurman ?

I'd like to see that one.

[mightyfighter]

He's not a big enough time and has an ugly style which could spoil the fight. GBP knows this so it's not worth the risk.

[JonnyFolds]

He's not a big enough time and has an ugly style which could spoil the fight. GBP knows this so it's not worth the risk.

True, Bundrage would never be the kind of fighter to make a FOTY or anything, but they are trying to increase his marketability. He is v well known in Mexico, but not well known in the states. He is lightly regarded as a beltholder since winning his from Matthew Hatton (vomit).

I just think the American challenger could add to his <American> rep & marketability quickly. Hell of a lot safer than, say Kirkland or Angulo!

[Spicoli]

The one that needs to happen is Alvarez and Trout. Though we should all chip in and give Bundrage anything he wants for dispatching Cory Spinks like a sloppy drunk out of the bar.

I actually think Trout can cause more problems for Alvarez than he has seen. Don't think he beats him tomorrow but Canelo hasn't faced anything as shifty and fresh to date. As for K9, he and Angulo would be a fun free swinging train wreck!

[Kirkland Laing]

Alvarez has to look good in his next fight so that people want to see him fight Mayweather. He might get a decision against Trout but if Trout makes him look bad it won't help build the Mayweather fight. Can't see Trout getting Alvarez anytime soon.

[bzkfn]

I don't understand why people want the Trout fight for Alvarez so badly. It'll be a good test, but it won't set the world on fire in terms of excitement. Both Kirkland & Angulo are more exciting fights IMO and I'd like to see how good Alvarez chin is against a legit 154lber who can bang.