Did Canelo really lose to Mayweather?

Did Canelo really lose to Mayweather?

Floyd “Money” Mayweather absolutely dominated Saul “Canelo” Alvarez by a majority decision of 114-114, 116-112, 117-111 on Saturday night. The tie score, delivered by judge C.J. Ross, left many incredulous: He controlled the bout from start to finish, using defense and skill to beat Canelo.

Who Won Mayweather vs Canelo?

The five-weight world champion enhanced his status as one of the world’s finest fighters with a majority decision victory over Canelo in 2013, which is the sole defeat on the Mexican star’s 59-fight record. But what was Mayweather’s winning formula against Canelo?

Is Canelo Alvarez better than Floyd Mayweather?

Canelo might be the best he’s ever been, and he’s a super-middleweight. Floyd was the best he ever was when he was a welterweight. In any case, judging by Canelo’s emotions, the loss to Mayweather still hurts him. Sure, it “didn’t kill my dreams,” as he said to Bensinger, but the defeat still bugs Canelo.

How many times has Mayweather and Canelo fought?

Throughout his decorated 16-year-long boxing career, Canelo Alvarez has lost just one fight – against none other than Floyd Mayweather. The two kingpins of the boxing world met inside the ring in September 2013 at the MGM Grand Arena. Both fighters were undefeated at the time.

What did Canelo say about Mayweather?

Canelo Alvarez: Floyd Mayweather ‘Not Gonna Fight with Me,’ Only MMA Fighters. Middleweight boxing kingpin Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has said Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not going to fight him, suggesting the American is more concerned with his rumoured mixed martial arts career.

Who is the only fighter to beat Canelo?

David Benavidez
David Benavidez is the only fighter who could beat Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, claims Robert Garcia. The former super middleweight champion is named as the man who could trouble the potential undisputed champion. David Benavidez is the only fight who could beat Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, believes coach Robert Garcia.

Who won Floyd vs Logan?

On Sunday night in Miami Gardens, Florida, Floyd Mayweather outboxed Logan Paul over eight rounds in an exhibition bout that, by rule, had no official winner.

Is Canelo one of the best ever?

Mauricio Sulaiman believes Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is on his way to becoming one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport. Canelo, boxing’s Pound for Pound best, has an incredible resume and boasts wins over Gennadiy Golovkin, Billy Joe Saunders, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley and Sergey Kovalev.

Who has beaten Canelo?

The lone loss of his career came at super welterweight against pound-for-pound champ Floyd Mayweather on September 14, 2013. Two judges in that fight scored it in Mayweather’s favor (116-112 and 117-111) and one judge scored it a 114-114 draw.

How many punches did Canelo land on Mayweather?

Mayweather vs. Canelo – CompuBox Stats

Total Punches Jabs
Mayweather 232 / 505 139 / 330
46% 42%
Alvarez 117 / 526 44 / 294
22% 15%

Would Canelo beat Floyd Mayweather now?

HIS defeat to Floyd Mayweather still gnaws at Canelo Alvarez. If that fight were to take place, it would have to be at 160 pounds,” Alvarez said. But he insisted, “I’m a more complete fighter now.

Would Mayweather ever fight Canelo again?

Oscar De La Hoya has effectively ruled out the chance of Floyd Mayweather and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez facing off again in the future. Mayweather has not fought since his win over UFC star Conor McGregor in August 2017, although he has recently teased a possible return to action in 2020 on social media.