Prediction
From the fights mentioned, it is clear that Alvarez must fight the perfect fight to win. Alvarez must start early, but be able to last until the final round.
He must be the first to throw, pressuring Mayweather with jabs, but he must not begin to chase him. He must keep his hands up high, but be aware of Mayweather’s ability to punch through and around them.
In a word, he must be disciplined enough to stick the blueprint that even De Lay Hoya couldn’t follow. I do not think that it is Alvarez’s time to shine yet, and we will see a gap in experience and speed in this pay per view event.
I believe Mayweather will win, via split decision, although it may be his toughest fight yet.
