The Rise and Fall of Canelo: Is The Mexican Superstar Beyond His Prime?

Welcome to another episode of KW Boxing! Today, we're going to talk about some quotes from former super middleweight world champion Carl Froch, who recently shared his thoughts on Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's latest fight against mandatory challenger John Ryder, as well as his upcoming rematch against WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.

Let's start with Froch's take on Canelo's performance against Ryder. Froch acknowledged that Ryder is a "very good world-level fighter," but added that he's not quite at the "top-tier level." Froch explained that when you grade fighters, you consider their performance on world, British, and European levels, and then ask whether they're good enough to step up to the world level. Froch believed that Ryder was a world level fighter, and his ability to go the distance with Canelo proved that he's good enough to compete.

However, Froch didn't think that Ryder was big enough to be a true super middleweight, suggesting that he's more of a middleweight or even a light-middleweight. He also noted that Canelo is small as well, but felt that Ryder gave Canelo a tough fight, and earned himself some money and respect in the process.

But the big question is whether Canelo is past his best days, as Froch believes. It's a fair question, given that Canelo is now 31 years old and has been fighting professionally for over 15 years. However, it's also worth noting that Canelo has been dominant in recent years, winning world titles in four different weight classes and becoming the undisputed champion at super middleweight.

While some may argue that Canelo's best days are behind him, I would argue that he's still a top-tier fighter who has plenty of gas left in the tank. In fact, his performance against Ryder was impressive, as he showed his ability to adapt to different styles and win a tough fight on the scorecards. Canelo has also shown a willingness to take on tough opponents, as evidenced by his upcoming rematch against Bivol.

Speaking of Bivol, Froch believes that the Russian will win if the rematch happens. Froch cited Bivol's busy, fresh, strong, and powerful performance in their first fight, as well as his natural size advantage as a light heavyweight. Froch also remembered watching Bivol early in his career in Monaco and being impressed with his skills and potential. In contrast, Froch felt that Canelo struggled in his last fight against Bivol, and may struggle again in the rematch.

While I respect Froch's opinion, I have to disagree with him on this one. I believe that Canelo has the skills, experience, and determination to win the rematch against Bivol. Canelo has shown his ability to adapt to different styles and game plans, and he's also shown his ability to take a punch and keep coming forward. Canelo's power and accuracy are also unmatched in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, and he has the ability to end a fight with a single punch.

In conclusion, while Carl Froch's quotes provide some interesting insights into the world of boxing, I would argue that Canelo is still a top-tier fighter who has plenty of fight left in him. His performance against Ryder was impressive, and his upcoming rematch against Bivol will be a true test of his skills and abilities. As always, boxing fans can expect plenty of drama, excitement, and controversy in the weeks and months ahead. Thanks for tuning in to KW Boxing, and we'll see you next time!

If you have any feedback, thoughts, or comments about this blog, email me at: abc@123.com