Ring Generalship

[mikeeod]

I didn't wanna waste the money on that weak card so I can't comment on the scorecards. From reading the round by round tough, it seemed that most of the rounds were VERY close and would go to the guy whose style was preferred. Sometimes a fight can be closer that what is represented on the scorecards because although numerous rounds r razor close, if one of the guys wins the majority of those close rounds the scoring is lopsided. This sounds like one of those cases but again, I didn't get to see the fight so I am just speculating.

[Rantcatrat]

I agree with @amat - I would just add that there were spots where Lara used the "stick and move" style well but much of the time it was just "move." Canelo SD was a fine result (as would Lara SD have been) even if the 117-111 card was off by a couple of rounds. No robbery.

Lara should know by now that running isn't going to win him close fights. Presuming that is the case, the reason why he ran was probably due to Canelo effectiveness at short range. If Lara had decided to stick and move more often he would have been more susceptible to trading punches with Canelo, which he couldn't figure out how to do with success. He made a decision to run to avoid the exchanges and should deal with the consequences.

The negative style Lara used has the effect of allowing Canelo, who fights in spurts, to refuel and load back up. If Lara had pressed it more a bit, it might have tired Canelo out.

I don't know how Lara gets another big fight after this performance frankly.

[cyclone]

Lara ALWAYS fights like that..I don't see why there's surprise.

A ring general MIXES IT UP and gives different looks...they move backwards....then foreward...fight on the inside then outside.

Lara just backpaddles...he only has one gear...reverse.

He is no ring general..