How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

[Dark Lord Al]

What happened to Kirkland is the reason why Cotto has ducked Alvarez 3 times. But he can't duck him forever. Alvarez is forcing his hand. He did his part by nearly decapitating Kirkland. Hopefully Cotto does his by beating Geale. Who is less than a threat than Kirkland

I agree Kirkland is a puncher and Geale is now garbage , I don't think Cotto would beat Canelo.

[chris6878]

kirkland sparked canelo a few times. THe real difference was canelo had enough smarts to block and move.

kirk seemed like he wanted to show he had a rock hard chin and could take all them blows to the face. He didnt attempt to move left right or back, just forward. Zero head movement "unless it was moved with canelo's punches" and the only blocking he did was with his face.

Kirk should retire now, cause he is already slurring his words.