Queen B He / Him / His. Why is this even getting brought up, prime Canelo is 160-168 while prime Floyd was 130-147. He has improved massively since their fight and the size difference is silly Duration: 01:44 4/23/2021. The question was simple; if both were in their prime, who would win? Mayweather was 32 when he came back and although he was still very athletic, his feet weren't as quick as they used to be and so was his handspeed. So the only realistic weight class they could fight at is 154 or 160. 2. EMAIL. At 154, Floyd wins against the zombified corpse of Canelo. Draw. Probably worse. He lost to GGG when he was already in his prime. ... Continue browsing in r/Boxing. Martinez … Oscar has indeed better legs but I will go with Canelo. 3. Share. Closest fight in Floyd’s “Money” era probably. Close. I did have this concern as well but I figured there had to be some type of catch weight fight that would make sense weight wise. They fight at 160 and canelo smashes floyd like a bug considering prime floyd comes into the fight weighing about 142 pounds. Prime mayweather vs Prime ward doesnt make sense either. Welcome to r/boxing, the official home of pro boxing on Reddit! level 1. Posted by. save. It would look similar to the Cotto fight. TWEET. They are simply too far apart in their prime weights. Be respectful and come chat with us. Be respectful and come chat with us. It would be a hell of a fight, if both were at their best. Posted on Last updated: February 4, 2021 By: Author Emeric Kartman. 2 years ago. Under 154 Floyd wins cause Canelo is basically dead from the weight cut. NO. This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford opens up about experiencing sexual assault as a child. As far as those haters saying Mayweather didn’t fight fighters in their prime, I’d encourage them to educate themselves on his career instead of drinking on that Haterade. Jones in his prime probably makes him look slow and outclasses him, but Jones couldn't afford to absorb many of Artur's punches either. He just didn't carry any power past 147. ... Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is convinced he knocks Floyd Mayweather out in prime vs prime fight. Prime Mayweather vs Prime Canelo? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. GGG should be seen as the more elite fighter in his prime, but because he’s from Kazakhstan and not Mexico, ppl always try to forget about that fight. Prime De La Hoya was at 147 while Prime Canelo is 160-168. Canelo would be too big for him. It'd be more competitive but Floyd still beats him. SHARE. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. A new and improved Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez would KNOCK OUT peak Floyd Mayweather. ... help Reddit App Reddit coins Reddit premium Reddit gifts. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. SHARE. I think Oscar has the edge because Canelo has pretty clearly struggled with good boxers. Its an awesome matchup and would produce an outstanding contest in every way. Why is this even getting brought up, prime Canelo is 160-168 while prime Floyd was 130-147. Video: Who's better in prime: Floyd Mayweather or Canelo Alvarez? Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is convinced he knocks Floyd Mayweather out in prime vs prime fight. Canelo by KO/TKO. Hypothetically, in a pound for pound dream matchup, I think Mayweather’s a bad stylistic matchup for Canelo. His one decent win at 154? Prime mayweather was 30 lb lighter than prime canelo.. a catchweight would have killed canelo. Oscar is like fighting a more scientific, faster, more dynamic GGG. However De La Hoya wasn't really as good at higher weight or maybe it was because he was older. Canelo is more craftier and a better puncher. Be respectful and come chat with us. Welcome to r/boxing, the official home of pro boxing on Reddit! Floyd Sr turned down the GGG fight because GGG was 160 Queen B, Apr 27, 2019 #9. Calzaghe by KO/TKO. April 23, 2021. 52 minutes ago. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is convinced he knocks Floyd Mayweather out in prime vs prime fight. 0 MMA Headlines. level 2. Two boxing elites in their prime are going to meet in the ring, with each vastly different fighting styles certainly will be intriguing for the boxing purists. Canelo Alvarez is in his fighting prime now, and the 30-year-old believes he is the best fighter in the world. Oscar much like Canelo has the typical Mexican whisker. Obviously if canelo has to cut a massive amount of weight it would be detrimental to his performance regardless. Prime vs prime is 130-140lb (under 150 in the ring) May vs Canelo who comes in fight night what 170-180lb? Prime Canelo vs prime Mayweather... who you got? My pick -- De La Hoya boxes well early on. It is a debate that has raged on ever since the pair squared off against each other in 2013. But I think he has the skill set to beat Golovkin, although it would be rough. Canelo has struggled in the past with quicker boxers. He just fine-tuned his style once he started declining so when he came back vs Marquez and after the Cotto fight. Report Save. Floyd would have to legit avoid any and every hard shot. Current Canelo fights at 160-168, he would obliterate Floyd in these weight classes, Floyd technical advantage wouldn’t be big enough to compensate the huge physical gap between them. Joined: Jan 7, 2011 Messages: 2,995 Likes Received: 564. Prime Sergio martinez vs Canelo from the second Golovkin fight , who wins ? Floyd Mayweather or Canelo Alvarez ? Assuming his prime is the last 3 years or so. But GGG should have fought better competition when he was young . Close. Share this article share tweet text email link Boxing Junkie Staff. I think Oscar's speed and ring craft would really give him trouble. 1.5k. Prime dlh was no joke, but it’s hard to judge because Canelo is much bigger. Oscar very very easily. And 154 is too much of a weight cut. I know it’s a little off topic, but people act like he’s some untouchable fighter now that he’s “matured”. Calzaghe by Decision. And Canelo can't do something like Manny Pacquiao on Oscar because he doesn't possess the same work rate, skill, footwork and stamina. I think Oscar can beat the 154/155 version of Canelo too. 8. That’s not say it wouldn’t be a tough fight. In my view, Canelo Alvarez is the tough guy who has fought different fighters in multiple weight classes, from Welterweight to 175 pound Light Heavyweight Divisions. But prime GGG was a god damn monster. share. He might have been more decorated. Hoya had 2 fights at 160 and looked like shit in both of them. Prime Canelo is 160-168 and prime De La Hoya was 135-154. StopDucking Ronda Rousey hater. He has very much taken over from Mayweather as the sport's big ticket fighter. Yeah I hate Oscar but this isn't really a fair fight. Canelo is a more versatile boxer, so I think he would find a way to win. But if they both fought at 154 then I think De La Hoya would win. CANELO ALVAREZ would knock out a prime Floyd Mayweather, his training partner Ryan Garcia has claimed. ... Martinez-Canelo is similar to Martinez-Chavez Jr or Canelo-Mayweather. Look at the body of work Nelo had at 154 there's literally nothing pointing to Hoya winning lol. Oscar by close but clear decision. Paulie Malignaggi's Sidepiece ... the official home of pro boxing on Reddit! Please read the rules before … I think he matches up well vs Canelo, not as well vs GGG. 231 votes. I can see that match going the way of the Mayweather/Canelo fight where Canelo was made to look slow and plodding while Mayweather avoided what was coming at him. If he tries to walk Mayweather down, he uses his superior footwork to escape. This is a place for friendly and civil debate about the greatest sport on earth. Heck there's a strong argument that GGG also won the rematch, when he was even further from his prime. ... A look at Floyd Mayweather's training routine & diet: "I’m always in training, not just to be a better boxer, but because I still want to be able to move around exceptionally well when I’m 70 years old." But I imagine a very close fight with the winner barely edging it like the canelo lara fight. Here's a better question: The GGG in 2017 from the first Canelo fight travels forward in time to meet current Canelo at 160 or maybe a catchweight of like 163... Who wins and how close is it? But I do think there could be a weight they could meet at the middle. Search for: Close Search × Ryan Garcia Thinks Prime Canelo Alvarez Beats Best Version Of Floyd Mayweather Garcia feels that prime version of Canelo Alvarez would beat the Floyd Mayweather. Also with the advancements in sports medicine and technology cutting weight, while still arduos is much easier to do now a days . Canelo doesn’t have the gas tank to fight like Maidana, which is really the only way I see him winning. April 26, 2021 12:12 pm. ... Search. I feel like Canelo fought a Mayweather who was slightly passed his prime and still lost. Be respectful and come chat with us. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is convinced he knocks Floyd Mayweather out in prime vs prime fight Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou simulation ends with HUGE KO that folds UFC star in half givemesport.com. Mayweather still has a chance if he can avoid for 12 but I think matured, bigger Nelo finds him and beats him up. Based off what? It's a toss up. But Alvarez was only 23 and still developing as a boxer at that time. Canelo will find punching a wall like himself, he's not gonna put a dent on Oscar, Canelo cannot knockout someone like Oscar barring lights out scenario. spacetime, Apr 27, 2019 #8. I think it looks like Cotto-Mayweather but a bit closer 115-113 UD. SHARE. Who wins? I favor Oscar. 08/03/2021. When they fought Mayweather was 44–0 and Canelo was 42–0. Canelo vs Prime Joe Calzaghe at 168. I think Oscar vs Spence would be a more intriguing matchup. Report Save. Too much of a size difference for Floyd to overcome. Prime Mayweather vs Prime Canelo? It would likely demand a match-up and maybe a trilogy. Canelo vs Prime Joe Calzaghe at 168. Prime Mayweather vs Prime Canelo? I have prime ggg over Canelo and Martinez for sure. r/Boxing. Ggg Now would lose. 189 comments. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. However, unlike his fights against Conor McGregor and Jake Paul, Canelo Alvarez is a professional boxer in his prime. 67% of boxing fans believe a prime Floyd Mayweather beats a prime Canelo Aaron Dickson. I scored it a draw but I think if you're gonna give someone the W, GGG deserved the win slightly more than Canelo did. CANELO ALVAREZ has slammed old foe Floyd Mayweather for fighting Logan Paul, describing it as 'stupid'. Share. All boxing pundits, analysts, historians and fans alike already have said, prime pac TKO’s 2013 Canelo in 8 rounds or less. And it's not even an insult to Hoya he's just a smaller fighter that didn't carry any power at 154. Vote. Prime Canelo is 160-168 and prime De La Hoya was 135-154. If he plays the role of counter puncher, Mayweather plays stick and move. C'mon bro. Oscar can decide to jab him forever and it's over, If Oscar decide to punch with him, Oscar will beat him to the punch because Oscar is a little bit faster and more dynamic. Promoted simply as 'The One', Mayweather faced hot young star Canelo Alvarez in 2013. r/boxing does not tolerate racism or intolerance of any kind. Mexico vs The UK. https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/prime-vs-prime-who-wins-floyd-mayweather-vs-canelo-alvarez/177091 Read MoreMMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos. Prime Vs. Prime Who Wins – Floyd Mayweather Vs. Please read the rules before posting/commenting. Ryan Garcia has a lot of respect for Floyd Mayweather, but to him, a prime version of Canelo Alvarez would beat "Money" in his prime. Floyd Mayweather took Canelo Alvarez to school when they fought in 2013, winning a one-sided decision (aside from one crazy scorecard no one takes seriously). Please read the rules before … Prime Canelo is probably at 168. I’ve really grown to love Canelo and his style the past few years, but why does everyone gloss over his first fight to GGG? A fair fight at 154, none of canelos antics; no crooked judges, no juiced up canelo, no catch weight, no short training camps, fighting actual prime fighters in their prime outside of Vegas. Canelo by Decision. Ak & Barak discuss who would win in a fight, Floyd Mayweather or Canelo Alvarez at their prime and which decade produced the best boxers. Canelo struggled with Khan for a bit till he zeroed in on him. At 147 dlh, anything bigger, prob Canelo. Joined: Feb 14, 2014 Messages: 18,477 Likes Received: 2,814. Press J to jump to the feed. Sadly enough, this is one that would never make sense at any weight. This is a place for friendly and civil debate about the greatest sport on earth. Right now there is no better, or more famous, boxer in the world than Canelo. Recommended Stories Floyd had the same athletic prime as every one else. Would a prime Canelo beat Floyd Mayweather? But if they both fought at 154 then I think De La Hoya would win. Related Posts: Very intriguing matchup. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. The last of Floyd's prime was the Ricky Hatton fight. But prime Vs. prime, Canelo against Mayweather is a very interesting fight. Nando? mirror.co.uk - Saul Canelo Alvarez has revealed how he thinks a fight with Floyd Mayweather would go down if they had fought when the Mexican was in his … Canelo Alvarez breaks down Floyd Mayweather fight if Mexican was in his prime - Flipboard Please read the rules before posting/commenting. Posted by 2 ... Floyd Mayweather gets Jerry Cooper out in the 1st to expand to 3-0. Tough because prime Oscar was 147 and below, and Prime Canelo was/is 160-168 so we have to scale either up or down which gets into too many hypotheticals. He clearly lost, they were both close to their primes, and the same size. Floyd already beat Canelo. Floyd Mayweather vs Canelo: Saul Alvarez predicts prime vs prime fight. There are major fireworks in the middle rounds, but as ODLH always did back in the day he comes on to claim the later rounds, securing a close 12 round decision. GGG was past his prime when he fought canelo. 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