On this Thursday’s pre-Canelo struggle Sack, we received largely Canelo-related questions and feedback (together with a aspect order of Lara-Garcia). So, anticipate a contact of cinnamon with my salty load of knowledge this week.
What’s Subsequent For Canelo?
Hey Magno.
You and I (and all people else) agree that Canelo ought to pulverize Berlanga this Saturday. I don’t see one credible boxing individual saying in any other case. In order that begs the query of what’s subsequent for Canelo. There’s not a lot in my view. If that Benavidez struggle doesn’t one way or the other magically materialize, who can he struggle subsequent? Chris Eubank Jr. seems like the favourite. Mbilli, possibly? Perhaps Terence Crawford? I don’t know. What do you see as Canelo’s subsequent transfer after Berlanga?
– John from Brooklyn
Hey John.
I’m getting a sinking feeling lately {that a} Crawford struggle is changing into increasingly of a risk. I simply see a softening of Workforce Canelo’s hardline “it’s not taking place” stance ever since they noticed Bud make his not-so-spectacular debut at 154. I additionally see that Bud has, reportedly, taken a hardline “I solely need Canelo, daddy Turki” stance. Perhaps I’m incorrect, however that’s simply the final vibe I’ve been getting these days. If the Crawford struggle isn’t subsequent, I’m nearly positive that Eubank Jr. might be getting the decision. Based on Eubank, he already received the decision for this struggle, however the monetary phrases weren’t proper. I’ve been saying for ages that Eubank can be the best opponent within the eyes of Canelo and his team– he seems like a star, has the well-known final identify, and is a really beatable B-side. The chance vs. reward evaluation is off-the-hook pointing in the direction of Eubank and I believe that struggle is a “for positive” factor sooner or later, whether or not it’s subsequent or the struggle after subsequent. Apart from that, I agree, there’s simply not a lot else– apart from the fights he’s already handed on.
Berlanga’s Possibilities
Magno!
I’ve been a reader and fan for a very long time. You’re actually the one boxing author I even care to observe lately. Even once I disagree violently together with your takes, I’m not less than entertained by the way you say them and I even typically discover myself coming round to your perspective.
My query is about Edgar Berlanga and his life like possibilities in opposition to Canelo on this struggle.
We all know Berlanga can bang and that he’s a giant tremendous middleweight, however do you assume he even has a distant probability of beating Canelo? Can he make issues fascinating? What can he do to present himself a legit probability of scoring the monumental upset?
Thanks for all the things you do and for all of the years of leisure.
– Phil
Hey Phil.
Thanks for studying and for supporting my insanity through the years.
I’ve mentioned this earlier than, however the one means Canelo will get put down on this struggle is that if there’s a sniper within the balcony at T-Cell. I suppose if I’m going to be an excellent stickler, I ought to say that, technically, there’s an opportunity of something taking place. Perhaps aliens land on the strip and begin zapping folks into mud. Perhaps a military of rabid canines assault the sector. Yeah, I suppose, something can occur. However I see aliens and rabid canines attacking as simply barely extra unlikely than Berlanga discovering a solution to beat Canelo. We’re simply speaking about two fighters at two very completely different ranges. Canelo-Berlanga is the Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs vs. a superb Division II school soccer crew. Berlanga has some bodily instruments, however he’s by no means even been capable of totally work them to his benefit in opposition to third-tier fighters. To assume he’s going to tug all of it collectively, immediately, in opposition to Canelo is pure science fiction. His energy has been a hyping level for PBC/DAZN, however even that’s overstated, IMO. He solely has one KO in his final six fights. Not-so-coincidentally, his energy has been much less spectacular and he’s struggled extra as he moved from preventing fourth-tier to third-tier opposition. Exterior of some random wild, fortunate shot that simply occurs to land on the good time, within the good spot, Berlanga has ZERO probability.
Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Garcia
Hello Paul.
I’m intrigued by Lara vs. Garcia on the Canelo-Berlanga undercard. I do know each are previous their primes, however we’ve by no means seen both actually bested within the ring. They’ve misplaced, however they’ve by no means really regarded unhealthy in defeat. Their abilities are nonetheless there and I’m anticipating a high-level chess match. What say you?
– D in Dallas
Hey D.
It IS an intriguing matchup, even when it’s 5 or 6 years previous the purpose the place it will actually matter within the greater boxing image. I don’t anticipate an motion struggle, although. There’s hope for some fireworks as Lara’s been preventing within the pocket extra lately (out of necessity) and dealing extra of an influence sport. If Lara involves field, nevertheless, this might be an epic snoozer as Garcia is rarely NOT going to be a cautious, conservative counter puncher. If the struggle performs out like that, Lara-Garcia might be a chess match of a boxing match that’s extra boring than an precise chess match. However I believe Lara could come out attempting to harm Garcia, relying on his pure measurement benefit, and that will make for some early pleasure. If it will get previous the sixth or seventh, I believe we’ll must settle in and maintain chugging Mountain Dews to remain awake for the principle occasion.
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