Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. Austin Trout - Saturday night fight/chat thread

[Kirkland Laing]

Has he even faced a southpaw?

The best boxer he's faced so far is Archie Solis. I like what Spicoli is saying about Alvarez and body work but he hit Matthew Hatton in the body all night and couldn't stop a welterweight. Hatton isn't exactly a mobile fighter.

I think Trout avoids taking punishment enough to make the final bell but because Alvarez will be coming forward most of the fight and will have success at times he'll get the decision.

[Spicoli]

Has he even faced a southpaw?

The best boxer he's faced so far is Archie Solis. I like what Spicoli is saying about Alvarez and body work but he hit Matthew Hatton in the body all night and couldn't stop a welterweight. Hatton isn't exactly a mobile fighter.

I think Trout avoids taking punishment enough to make the final bell but because Alvarez will be coming forward most of the fight and will have success at times he'll get the decision.

Thats what I'm thinking but I can see Trout gutting it out late but taking damage. The last thing I want to do is boast about Canelo because I've already said alot of what's been pointed out about him...pampered, padded and spoon fed but strength and precise bodywork on a guy who -must- keep his legs and can fall into another guys fight counts for something. Alvarez jab too, it's a boom stick. When he gets it going can knock Trout off stride, get him stuck between styles big time. Again man I seriously want Trout to take it but it's just a feeling, one of those fights you can almost see.