154 is a stacked division and Bud is not showing any signs of slowing down, but I agree he has nothing left to prove. Bud could retire right now as an all time great. He is the first fighter in history to be undisputed at three weight classes in the four belt era. More incredibly doing it at 140, 147, and 168. Truly an incredible career.
You did. Great job. I was worried that Canelo would be able to wear him down in the middle to late rounds. I am also always concerned about judges in Canelo fights ever since Adelaide Byrd robbed GGG in that first fight by seemingly filling out the scorecard before the fight even started. Really hate that GGG did not get to be undisputed at 160 which he deserved and should have been before retiring.
You were correct to worry about the judges cards going into the fight. GGG would have gotten the decision in the 1st fight had he unloaded a bit more on offense.
I saw that 2 of the judges had the scorecards tied until that last 2 rounds which Bud clearly won. Bud was right to to not take chances and decided to really take those rounds.
He hasn't looked good the last few times I saw him talking. Also his son's boxing career wasn't going well. There's only one, Rickyyy Hatton!
Saw that, but did not see a cause of death listed. His struggles were well documented. Really sad.
I am on the flip side of this. I wish some championship fights went back to 15 rounds, but I understand the reasoning for cutting it back to 12 rounds.
It's the damn ring walks. I fell asleep and woke up as they were introducing Canelo.
Bud said in the post fight he is definitely not going to 154 but he mentioned 160 which i think if he doesnt retire is his best play. He can go for undisputed in a 4th weightclass. Right now the belt holders there are Janibek x2, Lara and Adamas. Those are three very winnable fights that he can get done next year if he sets one up by February/March. He should fight Lara, ADamas and then Janibek for undisputed late in 2026 or early 27. He`d be the A side and if theyre on Netflix they would all be big money fights for him and theyre fights that can get done pretty easily.
Agree. Masterful. Classic Boxer vs slugger. I thought I heard an announcer say Canelo said "I just couldn't figure him out". Both fighters recovered from some very powerful punches. When you see somebody's head snap back by a straight right or left or sideways from a hook and they aren't phased that's pretty remarkable. Well reffed as well. No hanging on in clinches. Thoroughly enjoyed and reminded me of boxings finer days. Two very "rough customers"!
Returning of the belts is standard, but not often caught on camera or done immediately post fight/in person. Usually they go back to the sanctioning body who then decides if they want to return them to previous champ. The new champ always recieves their belts by mail. Definitely great to see those exchanges after going to war with eachother.
