Canelo also didn't land many clean punches, alot of punches landed on Bivol's guard and armsNot controversial. Close on the cards. Bivol moved really well and threw crisp combinations and Canelos punches had no effect on the bigger fighter.
Insane scorecards, Bivol won that easily
I think Canelo already said after the fight he’s using the immediate rematch clauseI had it 117-111 for Bivol (3, 4, and 9 to Canelo). Great defense displayed by both fighters. Bivol was just too much for Canelo and I am happy the judges got it right, albeit cards were way too close. I hope Canelo does not activate the rematch clause, 168 is his top weight class I think. Canelo should let Bivol face Beterbiev for an undisputed LHW championship once Beterbiev disposes of Joe Smith Jr. next month.
I don't see how the next fight will be different.. I think Bivol will be more comfortable attacking and will win by a larger margin. Bivol vs Beterbiev would be a better fightI think Canelo already said after the fight he’s using the immediate rematch clause
He will lose again from what I sawI think Canelo already said after the fight he’s using the immediate rematch clause
Yea, if he goes into the rematch with he same mindset all power. He lacked head movement. Just tried to walk him down with power. He will need to box. Show more skill. Head movement on defense.He will lose again from what I saw
Clenelo can't hide anymore,there is none to cherry pick from,there aren't any paper champions left,he has no choice but to go in with top talent,he has no choice or his reputation will take a hit .It was a close fight. Canelos walked down and stalked the bigger fighter early. Unlike Kovalev, Bivol kept his guard tight the whole night and took shots off the gloves and shoulders. Eventually Bivol started firing off sharp combinations and I thought cruised the 2nd half of the fight. I give Canelos credit for always challenging himself and making big fights. Errol Spence, Bud Crawford and a lot of younger fighters could learn from him. Don't take the safe route all the time.
The opponent knows they are going into a Canelo fight already down 2 or 3 rounds to Canelo before the fight even starts, it's insane.There has never been a boxer that has had more favorable treatment from the judges than Canelo. From the mayweather fight to both Golovkin fights, even against Lara and Trout it always seems like one or more of the judges give him a huge benefit of the doubt in somewhat close rounds.
Who has he hid from? That's the point. He has gotten in there with pretty much every significant fighter in his weight class and has moved up to take on bigger fighters like Callum Smith, Kovalev, and now Bivol. Don't give me guys like Demetrius Andrade, and Charlo who go around and say they want the fight but price themselves out right away by demanding north of 10 million for a fight. Canelo has reached that Pacquiao, Mayweather level where non boxing people know who he is, and such makes 30-35 million per fight. He's not about to take less so some other guy can make a career high purse off of him. He has shown a willingness to fight guys like Bivol, a real threat to defeat him and Kovalev as long as he is making what he's earned.Clenelo can't hide anymore,there is none to cherry pick from,there aren't any paper champions left,he has no choice but to go in with top talent,he has no choice or his reputation will take a hit .