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[Rteacher]

I predict that it will be a great competitive fight.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9665818&categoryid=2491554
http://www.boxingnews24.com/2013/09/espns-multi-platform-coverage-of-floyd-mayweather-jr-vs-saul-canelo-alvarez/
Although many analysts think that "Money" Mayweather will clearly outclass his latest challenger, based on what I've seen of Alvarez (mainly his fight with Shane Mosely), I think his size, youth, strength, patience, defense, power and combination-punching will pose a tougher challenge to Floyd than Miguel Cotto, who mainly had toughness, size, and power going for him in his title shot.

[fermentation]

One thing Cotto has over Canelo is his jab. Cotto has one of the best jabs in the sport and it's the reason he gave Mayweather problems. I don't see Canelo pinning Mayweather down to actually get off his combinations. People think combination punching will give Floyd problems but the thing is, he never even gives you a chance to throw them. Canelo has incredible combinations but I don't see him ever really throwing them.

I know this forum doesn't have a lot of boxing fans but I'm surprised nobody is talking about Garcia vs Matthyse except me. That in itself is a huge fight. The best fight at 140lbs that could've been made now. Both guys with legit skill and power.

[Rteacher]

At this stage, I'm not nearly as into following boxing as you are, but boxing does seem to have made a comeback at least insofar as number of quality fighters and exciting fights. If they ever manage to institute a less corruptible system of judging it would have more credibility and probably more fans.

Zab Judah, a common opponent, has expressed his views on the Garcia- Matthysse fight... http://espn.go.com/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/5506/judah-owns-unique-garcia-matthysse-perspective

Based on what he said, I'd probably pick Matthysse to catch him with some really big shots. According to this analyst, Matthysse might even be a better boxer... http://espn.go.com/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/5506/judah-owns-unique-garcia-matthysse-perspective That said, if the odds are 3-1 or more against him, it might be worth backing Garcia, especially since he has never lost a pro fight.

Shane Moseley, mutual opponent of Mayweather and Alvarez, thinks Canelo "has a great shot" at upsetting Floyd... http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/8/19/4636810/mayweather-vs-canelo-shane-mosley-says-alvarez-can-beat-floyd (Sooner-or-later, I'll have to get Showtime to at least see the replays - it was easier to do so in Korea...)

Practically all the boxing experts at ESPN are picking Mayweather to win - the one notable exception being Teddy Atlas...
http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/9658419/espn-expert-predictions

[ricochet]

good point Ferm but Money has burnt me before! remember his last fight? i was all in thinking his day of reckoning was numbered then. yet, alas, Money won again...i felt that shot and i never wanna feel it again!

Mayweather in 5 rounds.

[flyingfox]

Anyone have any idea where I could watch this fight in Seoul??

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[robbie_davies]

Mayweather widely on points; he will 'oldman' him in the same way Hopkins did with Pavlik.

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Garcia and Matthyse are throwing bombs at eachother.

[Rteacher]

I'm just following the updates - great fight! http://espn.go.com/sports/boxing/feature/video/_/page/fight-credential-mayweather-alvarez

[fermentation]

Mayweather walking out with lil Wayne and Justin Bieber...now I'm rooting against him

[fermentation]

I thought it would be at least competitive. I thought Canelo would at least be able to pressure Floyd with his strength and power. Not even close. Floyd is the one pressuring him! Floyd is another level.

[Rteacher]

What'd I say about boxing's loss of credibility due to outrageous judging?... http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boxing--judging--controversy--can-t-steal-thunder-from-floyd-mayweather-in-lopsided-win-070711094.html

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/9676002/floyd-mayweather-jr-masterful-again-win-canelo-alvarez

[fermentation]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLSDe2Kizf4

Shobox made an epilogue episode that takes a look at the fighters camps after the weigh ins and during and after the fight itself. I think it's a good idea and wondered why HBO never did it with 24/7. It's interesting to see what they do after the weigh-ins and how they get ready in the dressing room. I chuckled when one of Floyd's daughters yelled, "Where's the blueprint at?"

I felt bad at how discouraged Canelo looked after the fight but I believe he will learn from this and come back a better champion.