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Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez
Lenin Santana, Photographer/Contributing Writer
As a fan of Mexican boxing, my heart tells me Canelo, but my logic tells me otherwise. Canelo has great tools for a fighter. He’s tough, young, extremely powerful , and proved in his last bout that he can out box a boxer . However, stamina is a weapon that is not part of his arsenal. A weapon that is necessary to beat Mayweather. I can see this fight going pass the sixth round and when it does, it’ll become a boxing clinic. Mayweather will use his athleticism, superior stamina and phenomenal boxing skills to break down young Canelo. This fight will go to the cards and Mayweather’s record will read 45-0.
Pick: Mayweather
Gabe Rivas, Contributing Writer
I really like Saul Alvarez. I’ve been a fan since his fight with Jose Miguel Cotto and have watched him grow into an excellent fighter. However, it is not his time. Floyd Mayweather will outbox him, deal with any pressure Alvarez brings to him, and win what will be a tough fight. This will not be a war–it will be a chess match in which Mayweather demonstrates his mental, as well as physical, capabilities. Despite my prediction, however, I realize that anything can happen. Alvarez is a natural Junior Middleweight and if he catches Mayweather with a solid right hand, Mayweather might go to sleep. That’s if he lands it, though. Floyd Mayweather by split decision.
Pick: Mayweather
Rob Anthony, Contributing Writer
I think Canelo’s ability to fight in bursts will help him steal a few rounds. If Mayweather fights him like he fought Cotto, this fight will be tricky for him, and he may get caught with something not so nice to the body. If he fights Canelo like he fought Guerrero, then I imagine it will difficult for Canelo to find him with solid shots to the body that are his bread and butter. I think Money May, with his father as his trainer, will fight with self preservation in mind and aim more to not get hit and score, rather than meeting Canelo in the center of the ring for a big brawl. Look for Canelo to counter Mayweather with a big hook to the body. If he can land this punch a few times in the fight he may have a punchers chance. UD 8 rounds to 4 in favor of Money May.
Pick: Mayweather
Brendan Montenegro, Contributing Writer
If the event are true that Mayweather is coming into the fight with hurt ribs and a damaged hand, then I see him running most of the night. I’m taking Alvarez in this one, as he can take a punch and definitely deliver a knockout blow. Alvarez by knockout in the later rounds.
Pick: Canelo
John Garita, Photographer/Contributing Writer
On September 14 Floyd “Money” Mayweather (44-0, 26 KOs) will fight Saul “El Canelo” Alvarez (42-0-1, 30 KOs) in a epic showdown live in Las Vegas. Mayweather will encounter a different breed of fighter who is only 23, yet poised and collected. Canelo packs strength, speed, and hard hitting punches. In order for Canelo to win he must pressure, and attack all night. Mayweather, 36, the best skilled fighter in boxing right now has been collecting titles and beating champions for over 17 years. Mayweather possesses impeccable defense, incredible footwork, and quick punches. Mayweather will adjust to Canelo after the fourth or fifth round and begin to break down Canelo to the 12th round. The fight will end in a draw, but would the fight be good to sell a rematch?
Pick: Draw
Alex Burgos, Editor in Chief
Make no mistake, Canelo looks strong and has been great in training. But, I cannot let the hype and magnitude of this event change my mind. I have never watched a Canelo fight and said “wow, that guy is incredible.” In fact, after his bout with Trout, I was highly disappointed. If Canelo has somehow fixed his stamina issues and isn’t affected by the few extra pounds he has to lose, he will be a “live dog” against Mayweather, and in boxing, anything can happen. But, if this is the same Canelo we have seen in the past, then why would Mayweather have any trouble with him? We know Floyd, we know what he can do, and that for me is enough to be convinced that he will win a split decision.
Pick: Mayweather
Gino Garcia, Contributing Writer
For the main event, I have to go with the underdog. On paper, Floyd Mayweather–in my opinion–holds all the cards. It is however Las Vegas and I feel that Canelo has the ability and will shock the world with an early stoppage in the seventh round. Yup, I’m rolling the dice!
Pick: Canelo
