I can't argue against that. Once he settled in at 168, it became his division. Not one of the strongest divisions, mind you. Plus, I'm sorry... but this element of his resume with feasting on easy opponents who happened to be British... Canelo should forever thank the UK for that. It's a disproportionate amount of success.
Taking on Bivol... ok, yes again. One of the precious few times he's ventured into dangerous waters without any diva clauses, marination, catchweights, or other such nonsense. Personally, I think that was a mistake from him and his team that I'm sure he secretly swore never to do again. Now he's back to his usual ways, wanting to drag Badou Jack to 180 and STILL fight for a cruiserweight championship. It's embarrassing for boxing.
Rarely, if ever, has a high profile champion such as Canelo been so blatantly and unabashedly open about jumping one, or even two divisions, to go after hampered, exposed, or just plain weak-ass champions for a damn trinket. That to me is the legacy that Canelo's going to leave behind.
Not to mention that he's got a legit 168-pounder staring him in the face, who has called him out for years. So what does Canelo do? Go fight another blown up middleweight for the SUPER middleweight titles. A guy who would've been a good opponent a few years ago and 20-pounds ago... but Canelo obviously waits till now. And not to mention the fact that this guy hasn't fought in over two years.
There's too many damning facts out there to make any kind of defense. And yet... just like with another famous, red-headed celebrity... that's exactly what his fans do.
Hmm... come to think of it... I see a couple of parallels.![]()
I'll say this
Canelo has a better choice of opponents at PBC than at DAZN
Charlo, Benavidez & Andrade or Morrell are better than Munguia & Berlanga
Tim Tszyu has slammed Jermell Charlo and Canelo Alvarez for fighting each other and claimed they are 'ducking' better fights.
Taking to Instagram, he said: “Canelo ducks [David] Benavidez. Charlo ducks Tszyu. #boxing."
https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1...alvarez-fight/
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
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