Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders broke their big fight preparations to speak to Eddie Hearn for an e-press conference ahead of their May 8 super middleweight WBC/WBA/WBO unification clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on DAZN.
Canelo Alvarez: “I feel like I am in my prime. I’m going to win, without a doubt.”
Billy Joe Saunders: “It’s a legacy fight because of what is on the line. It’s the pinnacle, the top of the mountain.”
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Canelo has a harder time fighting slick boxers (*who doesn’t?) like Saunders, but he seems to be in his prime, whereas Saunders seems have slipped a bit. Maybe the level of opposition had something to do with both fighters’ latest fights, but I’d be surprised if Saunders frustrates Canelo and makes a competitive fight. I hope he does, but Canelo will likely attack Saunders’ body to slow him down and go for the KO once he isn’t moving well.
Yes, Canelo will chop Saunders down since Saunders lacks enough power to force Canelo to respect him. Canelo TKO.
It´s easy to say Canelo is going to break Saunders down. He probably will. But I´ve underestimated Saunders before.
I really hope Saunders can stay away, irritate and neutralize Canelo long enough to create doubts, if he can the fight might develop interestingly.
Canelo had severe problems with Erislandy Lara and Saunders mastered both Lemieux and Eubank Jr.
If you look from that perspective the fight might be more even than most people predict. I really hope, it would be more fun.
Since Erislandy Lara fight, Canelo has faced small matters as GGG, Kovalev and Jacobs. Eventhough you can question one or perhaps two results, it means he´s been up against top quality and has received the best possible experience.
That will be the difference I guess.
Saunders will have some success in certain areas such as lateral moving and making Canelo miss. However, Saunders cant run all night. Canelo will bulldoze and chop his way thru Saunders’ offense after he realizes Saunders is an arm puncher and lacks great power. Saunders himself even tends to keep his head straight up in the air when he throws salvos of punches. Once Canelo senses the lack of power, he will immediately start to counter and walk Saunders down. Canelo TKO.
I agree with Max and zockerbit but it’s interesting how most people, myself included get caught up with overhyped well promoted DAZN/Canelo fights where Canelo is highly favored. Canelo is currently the best in boxing and should start listening to his fans, boxing analysts and the entire boxing community and simply fight the very best competitors .
Yes, great points. Canelo is a money-maker for the business of boxing. However, sooner or later, his era will end and the next guy in line will be the “great”. In the meantime, Canelo has a good chin, can box, and has power. These ingredients make a great recipe for a highly favored champion. I don’t agree with everything that surrounds Canelo, but compared to Saunders, Canelo is the favorite to me for the victory. Saunders lacks the power to upset this guy and he may have “boxer’s chance”, but I don’t think it will be enough.
so your prediction covers you either way.
Canelo TKO.
Well, step by step Canelo is silencing the critics by the level of competition he is facing. What Saunders is about to face isn’t the Canelo Floyd and Trout faced, both with great skills that made a difficult night for Canelo, this time Canelo knows what to do and I believe that not matter what kind of game plan Saunders will bring, he will have the right answer to stop Saunders in the late rounds
No doubt, Saunders lost a step and earned himself this fight. At this point, its almost insulting to get picked by Team Canelo. It means Youve been identified as ‘on the way down’.
In his last fight against a washed-up Murray, it was obvious that Saunders don`t like it to the body. Canelo is a very good body puncher, he will break Saunders down, then look out for the “hatton type” excuses.
i am curious to see how good Saunders is…
but still pick Canelo to win handily
Canelo is going to rip Saunders head off!!! Straight Savage Status !
Viva México Cabrones
I remember about 2 years ago that tons of people were bashing Canelo saying he wasnt fighting good competition and he was ducking the likes of Smith, Saunders, Plant, etc. Well, Smith is done and over. Now peeps are discrediting Saunders. He is still the undefeated CHAMPION whether hes lost a step or not. If Canelo beats him, its cuz Canelo was the better man that night. Im truly excited for this fight and believe either of them has a solid chance. Its ginna be a war, HOPEFULLY.
Fair comment Tony
During the first half of the fight, I expect BJS to provide a solid effort with his defensive movements, jabs, combination punching and underestimated physical strength. During the early rounds, BJS may even provide pressure and steady body punching to test Canelo’s endurance (minimize his early heat) and to test Canelo’s ability to fight while going backwards.
During the 1st half of the fight, I believe Canelo should work his jabs/left hooks to limit BJS’s movements and for landing early body punching. However, during the 2nd half of the fight, I expect Canelo to display intense pressure, intense body punching and intense head shots for a late TKO victory.
Folks, try not to underestimate BJS’s early physical strength in this fight.
Saunders doesn’t have the punching power
or boxing ability to compete with Canelo.
Canelo will destroy Saunders!!! And still P4P Mexican King!!
I see that BJS has a bad attitude and couldn’t bruise a grape.. Canelo will look take him out later in the fight BJS will run. I ain’t paying for it. I will pay for Canelo V Jake Paul. X Factor clash – 2 massive punchers. One a boxing robot the other a kid with a dream, a dream that will change the sport forever.
Saunders has looked underwhelming against poor opposition before but make no mistake, he’s an intelligent fighter and levels above some of Canelo’s recent opposition. To be honest, I think Canelo would beat just about anyone and he’ll most likely win again. But, a fully prepared and focussed BJS is no walkover and I honestly think if he’s on his game this could be interesting. Canelo on points.
Saunders by tko
Win. Lose or Draw, Saunders is going to be one tough fight for Canelo. All these casuals who say Canelo will destroy Saunders are in for a big surprise.
Youve heard it from me first.
Couldnt agree more, Look at Canelos last 4 opponents, they all stood in front of him. I put 3000 on Saunders to win, the guy is highly skilled and if people think he is going to stand in front of canelo all night and take punches all night they are in for a big surprise.All this talk about saunders getting blown out is just adding fuel to his fire……