Quote Originally Posted by powerpuncher View Post
This really isn't a huge fight for most boxing purists. It's a fight with upset potential but that's about it. I guess it's also a fight that Canelo haters can enjoy watching him getting beat down finally.

I admit that there is a slight chance of Canelo winning. He is good enough that if he comes in sharp and GGG comes in looking a bit old and slow then Canelo can pull it off. It's not an impossibility.

I've seen it time and time again. A mismatch is built up until even great boxing minds start to doubt the outcome. Most of the time it ends up exactly like everyone thought originally. So in that case, GGG wins comfortably on points. He may stop Canelo but I think that Canelo is tough enough to stay in there and survive.

Although the more likely result is a controversial points win for Canelo
I tend to look at this fight a little different than most. In my opinion,my he key won't be if Canelo can take GGG's punch, it will be how much affect Canelo's punches will have on GGG. I picked GGG to win by stoppage, but this is one of those fights that could become a whitewash if Canelo's punch hurts GGG. Their styles mesh perfectly and while I think GGG's pressure, solid fundamentals, and punch will win the day, I do see a strong chance that Canelo's counterpunching style causes problems for Gennady. If Canelo is able to hurt GGG with some solid shots early, will be a fantastic fight and could result with a Canelo win.