***Official Sweet Science Thread*** (4 Viewers)

[Keith R]

They didn't play Bivol's anthem, or mention its omission.   Probably a smart move

 

[PinkydaPimp]

ok this walk out is extremely extra

 

[Keith R]

ok this walk out is extremely extra

It is sponsored by Hennessey.   They have to get their money's worth 

 

[Keith R]

1 round each through 2

 

[PinkydaPimp]

1-1?  or 2-0 bivol.  he should collect points early.... canelo seems to be looking for a way around. 

 

[Keith R]

1-1?  or 2-0 bivol.  he should collect points early.... canelo seems to be looking for a way around. 

I thought Canelo took the 2nd, but Bivol the 3rd, even backing him up at times

 

[ZADO]

Bivol hand speed noticeable and impressive 

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Its hard to score because while i think Bivol is winning... there is no way in hell i see him winning a decision over canelo regardless of how dominant we thought he was. 

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Bivol hand speed noticeable and impressive 

hes fighting the right fight.  Can he keep it up. 

 

[Wingnut]

Oh man this is good

 

[Keith R]

3-2 Bivol now IMO.  Bivol tries to execute a good combo every round and his best was in the 5th

 

[ZADO]

hes fighting the right fight.  Can he keep it up. 

He looks calm and in control while Canelo looks kind of frustrated 

 

[PinkydaPimp]

i got bivol up 2 rounds at least. 

 

[ZADO]

You know its a good fight when the rounds fly by

 

[Wingnut]

Smiling is never a good sign

 

[ZADO]

can you smelllllll ...what Bivol is cookin 

 

 

[Wingnut]

Canel9 is gonna need a KO.

 

[Keith R]

Not sure I see an avenue to victory for Canelo anymore

 

[PinkydaPimp]

If this doesnt change can Bivol get a win on the cards cinco de mayo weekend? 

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Not sure I see an avenue to victory for Canelo anymore

Judges.....

 

[Wingnut]

Canelo still favored to win 

 

[Keith R]

9th the best for Canelo in a while

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Bivol cant let up and must win the championship rounds or the judges will give it to canelo. 

 

[Wingnut]

Bivol now favored by Vegas

 

[ZADO]

upset in the making

 

[Wingnut]

Bivol doesn't even look winded

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Bivol doesn't even look winded

nope.

 

[ZADO]

Bivol making Canelo look, dare i say, average

 

[Wingnut]

I see Canelo staying in his own weight division going forward 

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Bivol making Canelo look, dare i say, average

Canelo was talking going to heavyweight

 

[PinkydaPimp]

I see Canelo staying in his own weight division going forward 

im actually surprised he didnt pull a canelo weight and use a hydration clause here. 

 

[Wingnut]

Bivol is  Drago 

 

[PinkydaPimp]

without a knockout Bivol should win.  It would be a travesty if Canelo won or even got a draw but ive seen crazier stuff happen.

 

[ZADO]

Last rd...i see Canelo getting sloppy and paying for it

 

[ZADO]

easy work...i cant believe i just typed that lol

 

[Keith R]

I've got Bivol 116-112

 

[PinkydaPimp]

I've got Bivol 116-112

yea this looks about right to me. 

 

[Wingnut]

A little close, but at least they got it right

 

[Keith R]

So the judges gave it to Bivol, rightfully so

 

[PinkydaPimp]

115-113 definitely closer than i thought.  outstanding win by Bivol.  Think Canelo wants a rematch or he goes back down?

 

[Wingnut]

I see no reason Bivol should entertain a rematch. 

 

[ZADO]

I see no reason Bivol should entertain a rematch. 

no bigger payday on his itinerary 

 

[PinkydaPimp]

I see no reason Bivol should entertain a rematch. 

Canelo has a rematch clause.  plus hes gonna get a huge payday.

 

[Wingnut]

I stand corrected.

 

[PinkydaPimp]

dammit i like Bivol.  I dont see how Canelo beats him in a rematch but who knows. 

 

[Ilov80s]

Bivol gonna give Canelo problems 

You weren’t kidding!

 

[Keith R]

I don't see Canelo having much success in a rematch, barring unusual clauses like a 169 max weight.  If I were advising him, I would tell him to keep the GGG date and then maybe revisit Bivol in 2023.  The trilogy fight is still plenty big even after this loss

 

[ZADO]

I don't see Canelo having much success in a rematch, barring unusual clauses like a 169 max weight.  If I were advising him, I would tell him to keep the GGG date and then maybe revisit Bivol in 2023.  The trilogy fight is still plenty big even after this loss

ya ,just chalk it up to moving up to high . Bivol looked like the gold medalist he is , a beautiful boxer 

 

[PinkydaPimp]

ya ,just chalk it up to moving up to high . Bivol looked like the gold medalist he is , a beautiful boxer 

I think it’s a combo of fighting a bigger person who could withstand his power.  Also his kryptonite is a strong boxer and someone who uses the job and counters and Bivol has a strong Amateur background and is a slick puncher who has reach and size and knows how to use it.  It’s like a bigger Lara.  Plus Bivol is disciplined as ####. I don’t see canelo beating him.  

the other big factor is no hydration clause and no catch weight which usually canelo has.  Likely he loses to kovalev if he’s not drained.

i think he will rematch and maybe he can come back bigger and stronger but I’d prefer he go down and handle business there.  Plenty of options.  I suspect he will rematch first because it’s very hard to go down and up again.  

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Boots is a problem!!