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    Default How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    As Canelo's coronation as the next "big thing" in boxing?

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    As an expected outcome over a fighter tailor-made for Canelo, and just another notch on the belt?




    I already know how HBO is going to play it.
    What does everyone else think?

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    Default Re: How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    In HD!

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    Default Re: How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    Good one! (But not one of the choices).

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    Default Re: How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    In no way will it be a great win for Canelo just due to the styles and recent history of each guy. Kirkland is hot and cold though, so if he clearly shows up to fight, is able to weather some punishment and land his own punches it could prove a test. I expect a beat down myself.

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    Default Re: How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    Should be a decent win. Kirkland was tko'd before and in one round so that takes away from if CAnelo ko's him too.

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    Default Re: How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    I would say on a stream and it doesn't mean a great deal. I will be supporting Kirkland as ginger hair is the product of satanism.

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    Default Re: How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    I think Alvarez isn't getting any better and may be getting worse since the Mayweather fight. If Kirkland has trained properly and turns up to fight this could be interesting.

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    Default Re: How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    I agree with all of the above. Obviously, Kirkland has the power that enables him to pull off a surprise at any moment... but the odds are against him. I'm rooting for him all the way, but in no way will get carried away with HBO's ridiculous avalanche of praise over Canelo. They're bent on hyping him as the next big thing... and will not be deterred. Just goes to show what determined hype can do. Floyd's humiliation of Canelo will be forgiven and forgotten.

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    The fight lived up to the hype. "This fight will not go the distance, someone is getting knocked out."
    Alvarez took care of business with style and dispatch. I don't think this fight adds a lot to his rep, but it certainly cements what's already there.

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    I think the question should be will Kirkland go back into retirement to avoid being exposed further.(I think that's the first time I've ever said "exposed about a boxer because I hate that term. But this fight was exactly as it was supposed to be. Planned by GBP, HBO, and Canelos team. It wasn't boxing, it was staged reality TV)

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    Default Re: How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Swanson View Post
    I think the question should be will Kirkland go back into retirement to avoid being exposed further.(I think that's the first time I've ever said "exposed about a boxer because I hate that term. But this fight was exactly as it was supposed to be. Planned by GBP, HBO, and Canelos team. It wasn't boxing, it was staged reality TV)
    James comes to fight though. I would pay to watch him anytime. As long as he is healthy. I don't think Canelo expose him because that fight with Ishidah 4 years ago already showed Kirkland just as vulnerable. This knockout was pretty brutal. Hopefully he rest up and turns out alright.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Julius Rain View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Swanson View Post
    I think the question should be will Kirkland go back into retirement to avoid being exposed further.(I think that's the first time I've ever said "exposed about a boxer because I hate that term. But this fight was exactly as it was supposed to be. Planned by GBP, HBO, and Canelos team. It wasn't boxing, it was staged reality TV)
    James comes to fight though. I would pay to watch him anytime. As long as he is healthy. I don't think Canelo expose him because that fight with Ishidah 4 years ago already showed Kirkland just as vulnerable. This knockout was pretty brutal. Hopefully he rest up and turns out alright.
    So what, they rest him, give him a couple club fighters to KO then feed him to another top level fighter? I just get sick of these shams. Meanwhile Andrade is out there literally begging anyone to fight him. The champion begging non champions but instead they pull guys out of retirement for entertainment value? F that caveman crap, I want to see excellence in boxing. Excellence is proven when skilled fighters get in the ring. Put good fighters against good fighters. But no, the fans don't care about excellence, as long as there is blood

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    Default Re: How should a Canelo KO of Kirkland be viewed?

    I agree Ron. I like a war, but there needs to be some artistry behind it too. The best fighters have that line drawn whence their better careers. Kirkland showed club level skills today thus he was stopped very easily. Seeing that kind of matchup doesn't satisfy me even though I have a thing for seeing a proper stoppage. Kirkland hadn't been in a ring for years and wasn't ready for that. It wasn't right and all parties should know better. It's like putting an aggressive mouse in against a cat. It doesn't matter how brave the mouse is, it is still going to have its entrails all over the kitchen floor. Bravery alone is not enough.

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