Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

[marq]

Done deal:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I chose my opponent for September 14th and it's Canelo Alvarez. I'm giving the fans what they want. It will be at the MGM Grand.</p>&mdash; Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) <a href="https://twitter.com/FloydMayweather/status/339927420972978177">May 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Mayweather-Canelo: Done deal. Sept. 14 at MGM on @<a href="https://twitter.com/shosports">shosports</a> PPV. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23boxing">#boxing</a></p>&mdash; Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/danrafaelespn/status/339930137770475520">May 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Mayweather versus Canelo September 14 @<a href="https://twitter.com/shosports">shosports</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/goldenboyboxing">goldenboyboxing</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/floydmayweather">floydmayweather</a> <a href="http://t.co/d6pZKAHvWq" title="http://twitter.com/OscarDeLaHoya/status/339932070430273537/photo/1">twitter.com/OscarDeLaHoya/…</a></p>&mdash; Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) <a href="https://twitter.com/OscarDeLaHoya/status/339932070430273537">May 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[marq]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

Fight is a Jr. Middleweight bout at the agreed upon weight of 152

[steelcityjames]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

i'll be cheering for Canelo, but i think Floyd wins a fairly easy decision. Trout beat Canelo, in my opinion. so Floyd shouldn't have much trouble. should be interesting, however, and i'm looking forward to it!

[JerseySuave4]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

I hope Mayweather messes him up

[m1ke_nyc]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

So glad this fight was made.

[marq]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

i'll be cheering for Canelo, but i think Floyd wins a fairly easy decision. Trout beat Canelo, in my opinion. so Floyd shouldn't have much trouble. should be interesting, however, and i'm looking forward to it!

I think Floyd beats Canelo as well. Against Trout, Canelo was visibly tired for most of the last half of the fight. That will be the difference here. I see Canelo getting gassed early and Floyd firing away using Canelo for target practice. It will be entertaining nonetheless and is the best possible fight to be made right now.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

Everyone saying this is going to be an easy decision for money. I gotta agree seems like it'll be a clinic.. Unless Canelo had a lightbulb moment.. His style seems great for Floyd

[redsrule]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

Where are all the haters saying he is ducking Canelo now (Not so much on this site, but I've seen it a lot on other ones)?

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

Honestly nobody should be sayin any of that its clear that this is a great matchup for Floyd on several fronts. I don't see why Floyd would duck him for any reason

[JerseySuave4]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

Canelo better start working on his cardio. Part of me thinks he's going to lose too much weight or try to hard to build his speed to match Floyd's which he can't. Only shot I see Canelo having is if he lands a shot that rocks Floyd bad. Otherwise it will be a Mayweather clinic as usual.

[pietasterp]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

Yep, I see it the same way as everyone else here. The Trout fight really suggested to me that Canelo has trouble against slick, skilled boxers who are the same size, and has really relied on just being bigger than his opponents and bullying them in the ring. He fights in spurts (short ones, at that), and his stamina is suspect. He does have a lot of power, and if he can catch Floyd that could change everything, but I'd be surprised if Floyd didn't just clam up during Canelo's 35-40 second onslaughts, then pot-shot him to death while Alavarez is catching his breath.

Having said that, you never want to count a guy out with Canelo's power, and he has more craft than I gave him credit for. I don't know if anyone else has heard some (likely completely unfounded) rumors that he has had increasing difficulty making weight at 154 or if I just made that up, but it may explain his fighting in spurts and lack of stamina.

Anyway, I'll check back in with y'all in September!

[allBthere]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

I think Floyd beats Canelo as well. Against Trout, Canelo was visibly tired for most of the last half of the fight. That will be the difference here. I see Canelo getting gassed early and Floyd firing away using Canelo for target practice. It will be entertaining nonetheless and is the best possible fight to be made right now.

what about matthysse? he's 30, more experienced - he's 2inches shorter than Mayweather ...

I agree with others, I think Alvarez it just might be too soon for him? I think the one thing that is actually over-hyped about Canelo IS his power - it's not doomsday 1-punch crusher "I'm peeing my pants" power... He's very good, I'm not really seeing him KO May even if he catches him though. He's 22, I guess for him, losing a decision will allow him to learn tremendously and become better and be a champ AFTER may retires (unless they get a rematch)

would anyone else rater Matthysse? I would, I know the weight is off, but I just like it better...maybe I'm wrong.

[LakerFan56]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

I'm glad Mayweather is giving the public the fight they want to see. Canelo is the underdog for sure. I hope he improves his endurance and doesn't run out of gas like he did against Trout. Maybe Canelo lands a big punch like Shane did. We'll see...

[LakerFan56]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

would anyone else rater Matthysse? I would, I know the weight is off, but I just like it better...maybe I'm wrong.

I'm leaning that way too. The way he dismantled Peterson was epic. He looks so much stronger than he did before. Maybe if he keeps KO'ing the competition we'll see it happen.

[pietasterp]

Re: Floyd Mayweather v. Canelo Alvarez 9/14/2013 MGM Grand

what about matthysse? he's 30, more experienced - he's 2inches shorter than Mayweather ...

would anyone else rater Matthysse? I would, I know the weight is off, but I just like it better...maybe I'm wrong.

I'd be up for that for sure. Both fights are good, and both could potentially happen.