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[QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 3652874, member: 516"]
I thought Smith’s height would bother Canelo, but I was wrong...  I agree, Callum didn’t have enough firepower to keep Alvarez at distance.  And that was the fight...  As Ssbriefcase once mentioned, Canelo’s team picks opponents because they see something they can exploit.

Even though Smith was outclassed, I thought Alvarez displayed the very rare ability to pressure a bigger opponent, close distance continuously with an educated jab and not absorb punches when doing so.  Subtly changes style from opponent to opponent.  Very skilled - a complete package in his prime.  And the biggest “name” draw in boxing (tip of the cap to Manny).  While I like/respect Bud, Spence (and Monster and Fury and some of the young guys like Teo, Tank, Ortiz, Ennis and Shakur), on resume alone, he’s my P4P top guy right now.  While GGG looked good against a very tailor-made, limited opponent yesterday, I do not see anyone beating Canelo from 160 thru 168 right now.

You are right - the problem is there are no “really marketable” opponents (other than Golovkin) at weight.  I think 175 is too big for Alvarez (Beterbiev and Bivol) and Spence/Crawford aren’t ready to jump up yet.  Canelo (he’s a promotional free agent now) could go after Benevidez or Charlo or Boo Boo, but not sure any would stir “super fight” interest (or maximum payday).  But, I’m still gonna watch him - no matter who he fights.
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