Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[robelneo]

Well, it seems that you got it right! Murata only lasted 9 rounds and he can already barely fight on the 7th round and only managed to defend himself even if his defense is breaking bit by bit because GGG is really looking to knock him down and produce a KO victory. GGG still have those capabilities we discussed, he proved it today against the Japanese boxer! Murata's camp threw a towel when he knocked down and ended the fight with a TKO.

GGG has shown his power - no doubt he is more powerful that Murata.
Earlier I though since Murata is young he has amazing speed so he can win - undercard proved me wrong.

Murata was able to punch GGG lots of times during the early rounds. He can keep up with GGG or maybe, the latter just testing Murata and gives those early rounds for him. Later on in the fight, GGG now shows his destructive power and Murata can't do something about it. In the end, GGG got the 9th round TKO.

His camp concedes at the 9th round and accepts that GGG is too much for their Murata.

That's how powerful GGG is even at 40 years old. I just don't know if he can show the same strength once he face a much younger Canelo in September.

Honestly, it's hard to judge now, so many things happened, Canelo is on another level, GGG although can still stand against a dangerous and young fighter age is now showing on GGG, I don't want to judge GGG I always believe style makes a fight and things will be different when they face each other, GGG has proven that he can take big punches, Canelo has not been exposed to hard punches because of his defense things could be very different in their third fight, I don't want to give it right away to GGG or even Canelo.

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[stadus]

Well, it seems that you got it right! Murata only lasted 9 rounds and he can already barely fight on the 7th round and only managed to defend himself even if his defense is breaking bit by bit because GGG is really looking to knock him down and produce a KO victory. GGG still have those capabilities we discussed, he proved it today against the Japanese boxer! Murata's camp threw a towel when he knocked down and ended the fight with a TKO.

GGG has shown his power - no doubt he is more powerful that Murata.
Earlier I though since Murata is young he has amazing speed so he can win - undercard proved me wrong.

Murata was able to punch GGG lots of times during the early rounds. He can keep up with GGG or maybe, the latter just testing Murata and gives those early rounds for him. Later on in the fight, GGG now shows his destructive power and Murata can't do something about it. In the end, GGG got the 9th round TKO.

His camp concedes at the 9th round and accepts that GGG is too much for their Murata.

That's how powerful GGG is even at 40 years old. I just don't know if he can show the same strength once he face a much younger Canelo in September.

As expected, Murata will be the aggressor on the early rounds and try to wear down GGG but he failed as he's the one who gassed out first and his defense is slowly getting weaker as every round goes by. Like you said, I'm also thinking that maybe GGG let Murata do it and didn't tried to finish him earlier because he is still testing him about his capabilities. Well, GGG proved it again that his age isn't a factor to let him slow down in the industry and he's really hungry for that trilogy. I really hope though that it would happen in September.

[mm2543363580]

Well, it seems that you got it right! Murata only lasted 9 rounds and he can already barely fight on the 7th round and only managed to defend himself even if his defense is breaking bit by bit because GGG is really looking to knock him down and produce a KO victory. GGG still have those capabilities we discussed, he proved it today against the Japanese boxer! Murata's camp threw a towel when he knocked down and ended the fight with a TKO.

GGG has shown his power - no doubt he is more powerful that Murata.
Earlier I though since Murata is young he has amazing speed so he can win - undercard proved me wrong.

Murata was able to punch GGG lots of times during the early rounds. He can keep up with GGG or maybe, the latter just testing Murata and gives those early rounds for him. Later on in the fight, GGG now shows his destructive power and Murata can't do something about it. In the end, GGG got the 9th round TKO.

His camp concedes at the 9th round and accepts that GGG is too much for their Murata.

That's how powerful GGG is even at 40 years old. I just don't know if he can show the same strength once he face a much younger Canelo in September.

Well most of the member predicted that GGG is going to prove that he is more powerful than Murata. But I was adamant that Murata will win. Murata did show his strength but what was missing was his will.
Every time I bet on someone I loose. That is why I have decided not to bet.

[TimeTeller]

Well, it seems that you got it right! Murata only lasted 9 rounds and he can already barely fight on the 7th round and only managed to defend himself even if his defense is breaking bit by bit because GGG is really looking to knock him down and produce a KO victory. GGG still have those capabilities we discussed, he proved it today against the Japanese boxer! Murata's camp threw a towel when he knocked down and ended the fight with a TKO.

GGG has shown his power - no doubt he is more powerful that Murata.
Earlier I though since Murata is young he has amazing speed so he can win - undercard proved me wrong.

Murata was able to punch GGG lots of times during the early rounds. He can keep up with GGG or maybe, the latter just testing Murata and gives those early rounds for him. Later on in the fight, GGG now shows his destructive power and Murata can't do something about it. In the end, GGG got the 9th round TKO.

His camp concedes at the 9th round and accepts that GGG is too much for their Murata.

That's how powerful GGG is even at 40 years old. I just don't know if he can show the same strength once he face a much younger Canelo in September.

Well most of the member predicted that GGG is going to prove that he is more powerful than Murata. But I was adamant that Murata will win. Murata did show his strength but what was missing was his will.
Every time I bet on someone I loose. That is why I have decided not to bet.

Maybe, you have no luck for now in boxing. Your time will come also.
As we have seen in the dedicated thread for GGG vs Murata, GGG was indeed the favorite.
I also thought that Murata will put up a good fight as he has the youth among the two.
But anyway, seems that GGG vs Canelo has the possibility to happen again.

edit : GGG vs Canelo is indeed happening this September 16.
Maybe, last hurrah for GGG before retirement.
Canelo should really be prepared on this one.

[Naficopa]

Finally the match began. It brought lots of excitement to the boxing fan. Now finally up card is over. But GGG did not cease to impress me, I was betting on GGG as well. What a strength  at this age Keep Rocking!

[Yaunfitda]

Finally the match began. It brought lots of excitement to the boxing fan. Now finally up card is over. But GGG did not cease to impress me, I was betting on GGG as well. What a strength  at this age Keep Rocking!

He won, but do you think he can win against a prime Canelo? I doubt it, his win against Murata is not the impressive to me, he was slow, maybe Murata has a good chin, but he didn't knock him out in the early round.

But we will see how he can stand up against Canelo. He will have to win against Bivol first. As I have said, Canelo is still in his prime years and it is going to be difficult to beat him.

[robelneo]

Finally the match began. It brought lots of excitement to the boxing fan. Now finally up card is over. But GGG did not cease to impress me, I was betting on GGG as well. What a strength  at this age Keep Rocking!

He won, but do you think he can win against a prime Canelo? I doubt it, his win against Murata is not the impressive to me, he was slow, maybe Murata has a good chin, but he didn't knock him out in the early round.

But we will see how he can stand up against Canelo. He will have to win against Bivol first. As I have said, Canelo is still in his prime years and it is going to be difficult to beat him.

Murata may not be an outstanding boxer and the win may not be impressive but Murata is also a world champion and A level fighter not because he did not knock out Murata in the early rounds means that GGG is not good anymore, he eats those body and head punches and keeps on moving something that we have not seen in many of Canelo's fights, that could be his weapon to beat Canelo the ability to absorb punches and frustrate Canelo.
Canelo losses his game against Mayweather when he cannot him and he gets hit, making a boxer disappointed will make his game off- balance.

[harizen]

edit : GGG vs Canelo is indeed happening this September 16.
Maybe, last hurrah for GGG before retirement.
Canelo should really be prepared on this one.

That was the ETA but there are pre-requisites for that fight to happen.

GGG has to beat Murata, which now happened therefore 1 requirement is done.
Canelo Alvarez has to beat Dmitry Bivol, and the fight will take place next month.

If Canelo will win, it will unlock officially the trilogy between him and Canelo. Although, I don't hear any news yet for Plan B of GGG if Canelo will lose his upcoming match. Unlike Canelo, who already has a plan if GGG loses to Murata.

[AmoreJaz]

Finally the match began. It brought lots of excitement to the boxing fan. Now finally up card is over. But GGG did not cease to impress me, I was betting on GGG as well. What a strength  at this age Keep Rocking!

He won, but do you think he can win against a prime Canelo? I doubt it, his win against Murata is not the impressive to me, he was slow, maybe Murata has a good chin, but he didn't knock him out in the early round.

But we will see how he can stand up against Canelo. He will have to win against Bivol first. As I have said, Canelo is still in his prime years and it is going to be difficult to beat him.

and they have something to settle before ggg retires. but we need to see canelo win over bivol as you said. but if not, will the trilogy be happening? i don't exactly know the prerequisites of this upcoming trilogy. but canelo i believe is a better fighter than murata. so we would be seeing another good fight between canelo and ggg, if the situation permits.

[LUCKMCFLY]

At first when there's no news that Canelo and GGG will have their trilogy, I might say that this fight is a regular anticipated one just because GGG is also fighting but when the news came out that Canelo and him will have a trilogy. The fight becomes more interesting because we know that GGG has been calling this for years and now that he had the agreement, all he left to do is beat Murata so that the trilogy will become into reality.

For sure, there's a lot of people that will watch this fight.

Yeah, this fight added 10x of the hype because of the potential of GGG vs Canelo trilogy. But first fans and boxing pundits alike will have to see if GGG, even at his age can still pull the trigger. And this will be a big test for him. Murata is also a good champion so this fight is really going to be a war. Murata wanted to derail the fight of GGG against Alvarez and then GGG need to show something that h has a chance against Canelo but beating a tough fighter in Murata.

Both Canelo and GGG have to upset their each respective opponents, this is a battle of champions before the trilogy will come into reality.

Murata will do his best to defeat GGG as that will be the key to open his doors in this industry for more future fights. While GGG also needs this ticket for the upcoming trilogy with Canelo and Murata is a hinder that he needs to surpass with flying colors so that those doubts at him that he's already slowing down because of his age will stop for good and show that can still dance well with the prime Canelo.

There is something you touch on when you talk, which are very sensitive points, about GGG's age and about Murata's desire to enter a world where he can eventually be a great King, on the other hand he is playing with emotions of an entire boxing fanatic, which is crying out for a fight between GGG vs. Canelo and both fighters at a sporting level, I imagine that they do want this match, but the mere fact that the organizers put them to fight with other opponents to warm up the atmosphere between these two, they are taking a lot of risk.

Let's contemplate the scenario where GGG loses against Murata, but Canelo wins the fight, do you think the fight between GGG vs. Canelo will be attractive? when did GGG lose, or vice versa Canelo lose and GGG win the fight? Of course, if GGG and Canelo both win their fights, the adrenaline will be at 1000%, but I think this fight should take place without further ado.

[mirakal]

Well, it seems that you got it right! Murata only lasted 9 rounds and he can already barely fight on the 7th round and only managed to defend himself even if his defense is breaking bit by bit because GGG is really looking to knock him down and produce a KO victory. GGG still have those capabilities we discussed, he proved it today against the Japanese boxer! Murata's camp threw a towel when he knocked down and ended the fight with a TKO.

GGG has shown his power - no doubt he is more powerful that Murata.
Earlier I though since Murata is young he has amazing speed so he can win - undercard proved me wrong.

Murata was able to punch GGG lots of times during the early rounds. He can keep up with GGG or maybe, the latter just testing Murata and gives those early rounds for him. Later on in the fight, GGG now shows his destructive power and Murata can't do something about it. In the end, GGG got the 9th round TKO.

His camp concedes at the 9th round and accepts that GGG is too much for their Murata.

That's how powerful GGG is even at 40 years old. I just don't know if he can show the same strength once he face a much younger Canelo in September.

Honestly, it's hard to judge now, so many things happened, Canelo is on another level, GGG although can still stand against a dangerous and young fighter age is now showing on GGG, I don't want to judge GGG I always believe style makes a fight and things will be different when they face each other, GGG has proven that he can take big punches, Canelo has not been exposed to hard punches because of his defense things could be very different in their third fight, I don't want to give it right away to GGG or even Canelo.

Yes mate, that really makes sense because even if we know that Canelo is still in his prime, GGG also have the style to make Canelo struggle because of his intelligence but don't take it wrong because I don't mean that Canelo is not intelligent. What I mean is that these two boxers have their own different styles that can make each other struggle as they clash. Either way, they wouldn't have a trilogy if it's clear that GGG or Canelo will be defeated and it's still undecided yet until the referee will make the announcement.

[stadus]

At first when there's no news that Canelo and GGG will have their trilogy, I might say that this fight is a regular anticipated one just because GGG is also fighting but when the news came out that Canelo and him will have a trilogy. The fight becomes more interesting because we know that GGG has been calling this for years and now that he had the agreement, all he left to do is beat Murata so that the trilogy will become into reality.

For sure, there's a lot of people that will watch this fight.

Yeah, this fight added 10x of the hype because of the potential of GGG vs Canelo trilogy. But first fans and boxing pundits alike will have to see if GGG, even at his age can still pull the trigger. And this will be a big test for him. Murata is also a good champion so this fight is really going to be a war. Murata wanted to derail the fight of GGG against Alvarez and then GGG need to show something that h has a chance against Canelo but beating a tough fighter in Murata.

Both Canelo and GGG have to upset their each respective opponents, this is a battle of champions before the trilogy will come into reality.

Murata will do his best to defeat GGG as that will be the key to open his doors in this industry for more future fights. While GGG also needs this ticket for the upcoming trilogy with Canelo and Murata is a hinder that he needs to surpass with flying colors so that those doubts at him that he's already slowing down because of his age will stop for good and show that can still dance well with the prime Canelo.

There is something you touch on when you talk, which are very sensitive points, about GGG's age and about Murata's desire to enter a world where he can eventually be a great King, on the other hand he is playing with emotions of an entire boxing fanatic, which is crying out for a fight between GGG vs. Canelo and both fighters at a sporting level, I imagine that they do want this match, but the mere fact that the organizers put them to fight with other opponents to warm up the atmosphere between these two, they are taking a lot of risk.

Let's contemplate the scenario where GGG loses against Murata, but Canelo wins the fight, do you think the fight between GGG vs. Canelo will be attractive? when did GGG lose, or vice versa Canelo lose and GGG win the fight? Of course, if GGG and Canelo both win their fights, the adrenaline will be at 1000%, but I think this fight should take place without further ado.

That's just exactly what I've said and have the same meaning, you are just trying to make it long. You mean Canelo and GGG don't want this fight and they're just going with the flow because the organizers want it? Maybe for Canelo he don't have that much of a choice because in-order to have fight with Bivol, GGG is also tagged. Whereas, GGG have no pressures on his side because his fight with Murata was scheduled first before the expected trilogy became into a reality and GGG can always cancel the trilogy if he don't want it anymore as he still didn't sign the deal.

[LUCKMCFLY]

At first when there's no news that Canelo and GGG will have their trilogy, I might say that this fight is a regular anticipated one just because GGG is also fighting but when the news came out that Canelo and him will have a trilogy. The fight becomes more interesting because we know that GGG has been calling this for years and now that he had the agreement, all he left to do is beat Murata so that the trilogy will become into reality.

For sure, there's a lot of people that will watch this fight.

Yeah, this fight added 10x of the hype because of the potential of GGG vs Canelo trilogy. But first fans and boxing pundits alike will have to see if GGG, even at his age can still pull the trigger. And this will be a big test for him. Murata is also a good champion so this fight is really going to be a war. Murata wanted to derail the fight of GGG against Alvarez and then GGG need to show something that h has a chance against Canelo but beating a tough fighter in Murata.

Both Canelo and GGG have to upset their each respective opponents, this is a battle of champions before the trilogy will come into reality.

Murata will do his best to defeat GGG as that will be the key to open his doors in this industry for more future fights. While GGG also needs this ticket for the upcoming trilogy with Canelo and Murata is a hinder that he needs to surpass with flying colors so that those doubts at him that he's already slowing down because of his age will stop for good and show that can still dance well with the prime Canelo.

There is something you touch on when you talk, which are very sensitive points, about GGG's age and about Murata's desire to enter a world where he can eventually be a great King, on the other hand he is playing with emotions of an entire boxing fanatic, which is crying out for a fight between GGG vs. Canelo and both fighters at a sporting level, I imagine that they do want this match, but the mere fact that the organizers put them to fight with other opponents to warm up the atmosphere between these two, they are taking a lot of risk.

Let's contemplate the scenario where GGG loses against Murata, but Canelo wins the fight, do you think the fight between GGG vs. Canelo will be attractive? when did GGG lose, or vice versa Canelo lose and GGG win the fight? Of course, if GGG and Canelo both win their fights, the adrenaline will be at 1000%, but I think this fight should take place without further ado.

That's just exactly what I've said and have the same meaning, you are just trying to make it long. You mean Canelo and GGG don't want this fight and they're just going with the flow because the organizers want it? Maybe for Canelo he don't have that much of a choice because in-order to have fight with Bivol, GGG is also tagged. Whereas, GGG have no pressures on his side because his fight with Murata was scheduled first before the expected trilogy became into a reality and GGG can always cancel the trilogy if he don't want it anymore as he still didn't sign the deal.

What I really want to know is just an overview, if Canelo loses to Bivol, how would the fans react? Would they still want the CANELO and GGG fight if the Russian comes out victorious? I would honestly see it as if the 3rd place winner wanted to face the champion, it's something like that, it wouldn't make a sharp sense, now, if Canelo sweeps Bivol, the Canelo vs. GGG fight for me would be the best fight of al except these 5 years that come from boxing fights, because there is already much more emotion, the fans would be crazy, the bets would be crazy, the adrenaline would not only be in the boxers, but in all of us, I include myself because even that makes me excited .

[Saisher]

What I really want to know is just an overview, if Canelo loses to Bivol, how would the fans react? Would they still want the CANELO and GGG fight if the Russian comes out victorious? I would honestly see it as if the 3rd place winner wanted to face the champion, it's something like that, it wouldn't make a sharp sense, now, if Canelo sweeps Bivol, the Canelo vs. GGG fight for me would be the best fight of al except these 5 years that come from boxing fights, because there is already much more emotion, the fans would be crazy, the bets would be crazy, the adrenaline would not only be in the boxers, but in all of us, I include myself because even that makes me excited .

If Bivol wins nothing will change the fans will still want the GGG - Canelo fight its long been overdue the fans want it I believe whatever happens to their respective fight because as boxing experts say style makes a fight and both GGG and Canelo can deliver an exciting fight because of their style, they are not on a conflicting style they have the same style they go for it and can stand toe to toe and loves to beat their opponent on their own game.

[btc_angela]

What I really want to know is just an overview, if Canelo loses to Bivol, how would the fans react? Would they still want the CANELO and GGG fight if the Russian comes out victorious? I would honestly see it as if the 3rd place winner wanted to face the champion, it's something like that, it wouldn't make a sharp sense, now, if Canelo sweeps Bivol, the Canelo vs. GGG fight for me would be the best fight of al except these 5 years that come from boxing fights, because there is already much more emotion, the fans would be crazy, the bets would be crazy, the adrenaline would not only be in the boxers, but in all of us, I include myself because even that makes me excited .

If Bivol wins nothing will change the fans will still want the GGG - Canelo fight its long been overdue the fans want it I believe whatever happens to their respective fight because as boxing experts say style makes a fight and both GGG and Canelo can deliver an exciting fight because of their style, they are not on a conflicting style they have the same style they go for it and can stand toe to toe and loves to beat their opponent on their own game.

The trilogy will make it a very interesting and compelling match if Canelo wins his fight against Bivol. So that there will be no excuses for both sides to not fight.

Yeah, they have the same style that's why their fights are very close, specially the first one that goes into a draw, but that match is very confidential that's why the trilogy can end all the arguments as to who is the real winner between this two great fighters.

[Similificator]

Finally the match began. It brought lots of excitement to the boxing fan. Now finally up card is over. But GGG did not cease to impress me, I was betting on GGG as well. What a strength  at this age Keep Rocking!

Reading about this fight triggers my sad vibes. I lost quite a huge bet to a friend in this fight. Although it isn't really a loss since we used the bet to fund a trip to a nearby beach with a few more friends, the bragging rights is what really ticks me off. And almost every time, my damn friend never fails to remind me of his superior prediction skills and brag about it. Saying we should do this often since summer is about to come. Bloody bastard, lol.

[Oasisman]

What I really want to know is just an overview, if Canelo loses to Bivol, how would the fans react? Would they still want the CANELO and GGG fight if the Russian comes out victorious? I would honestly see it as if the 3rd place winner wanted to face the champion, it's something like that, it wouldn't make a sharp sense, now, if Canelo sweeps Bivol, the Canelo vs. GGG fight for me would be the best fight of al except these 5 years that come from boxing fights, because there is already much more emotion, the fans would be crazy, the bets would be crazy, the adrenaline would not only be in the boxers, but in all of us, I include myself because even that makes me excited .

I guess nothing would really change on whether or not Canelo wins against Bivol. Boxing fans has been aching for the trilogy. While Canelo is like avoiding GGG for a while, I don't know If he seen a potential lose against GGG for the 3rd time, but It doesnt really matter since this aint against him. The trilogy could wait anyway regardless If win or lose on his current fight. He knows that, and who knows this could be a good match as well and will develop a 2nd fight If in case the match ends up a close fight.

[judeafante]

What I really want to know is just an overview, if Canelo loses to Bivol, how would the fans react? Would they still want the CANELO and GGG fight if the Russian comes out victorious? I would honestly see it as if the 3rd place winner wanted to face the champion, it's something like that, it wouldn't make a sharp sense, now, if Canelo sweeps Bivol, the Canelo vs. GGG fight for me would be the best fight of al except these 5 years that come from boxing fights, because there is already much more emotion, the fans would be crazy, the bets would be crazy, the adrenaline would not only be in the boxers, but in all of us, I include myself because even that makes me excited .

If Canelo losses the GGG fight will be delayed because the boxing community and of course Canelo's camp will be asked for a rematch of course it depends on the kind of loss Canelo will suffer, but a decision or knock out a win by Bivol will possibly delay the trilogy, as Bivol will welcome a rematch I don't know if there's a rematch clause but it's still up to Canelo's camp if they will ask for a rematch.

[Distinctin]

What I really want to know is just an overview, if Canelo loses to Bivol, how would the fans react? Would they still want the CANELO and GGG fight if the Russian comes out victorious? I would honestly see it as if the 3rd place winner wanted to face the champion, it's something like that, it wouldn't make a sharp sense, now, if Canelo sweeps Bivol, the Canelo vs. GGG fight for me would be the best fight of al except these 5 years that come from boxing fights, because there is already much more emotion, the fans would be crazy, the bets would be crazy, the adrenaline would not only be in the boxers, but in all of us, I include myself because even that makes me excited .

I guess nothing would really change on whether or not Canelo wins against Bivol. Boxing fans has been aching for the trilogy. While Canelo is like avoiding GGG for a while, I don't know If he seen a potential lose against GGG for the 3rd time, but It doesnt really matter since this aint against him. The trilogy could wait anyway regardless If win or lose on his current fight. He knows that, and who knows this could be a good match as well and will develop a 2nd fight If in case the match ends up a close fight.

I believe their trilogy with GGG is still possible even if Canelo will be upset on his fight against Dmitry Bivol, it's actually true that the fans around the world and the whole boxing community is aching and thirsty to see a trilogy between them but I think Canelo would fight against Bivol for a rematch first before he decides to give GGG his most awaited fight because he needs to settle that upset first before anything else.

[Sanitough]

What I really want to know is just an overview, if Canelo loses to Bivol, how would the fans react? Would they still want the CANELO and GGG fight if the Russian comes out victorious? I would honestly see it as if the 3rd place winner wanted to face the champion, it's something like that, it wouldn't make a sharp sense, now, if Canelo sweeps Bivol, the Canelo vs. GGG fight for me would be the best fight of al except these 5 years that come from boxing fights, because there is already much more emotion, the fans would be crazy, the bets would be crazy, the adrenaline would not only be in the boxers, but in all of us, I include myself because even that makes me excited .

If Bivol wins nothing will change the fans will still want the GGG - Canelo fight its long been overdue the fans want it I believe whatever happens to their respective fight because as boxing experts say style makes a fight and both GGG and Canelo can deliver an exciting fight because of their style, they are not on a conflicting style they have the same style they go for it and can stand toe to toe and loves to beat their opponent on their own game.

The trilogy will make it a very interesting and compelling match if Canelo wins his fight against Bivol. So that there will be no excuses for both sides to not fight.

Yeah, they have the same style that's why their fights are very close, specially the first one that goes into a draw, but that match is very confidential that's why the trilogy can end all the arguments as to who is the real winner between this two great fighters.

Canelo doesn't have to win against Bivol just to have a 3rd fight with GGG but since Canelo won't take another chance to stain his record then I guess this is an another win in his favor and maybe we can see him to knockout Bivol. I also do agree that he also needs to defeat the latter so that there's no excuses to delay the trilogy again. The fans are already expecting so this time they better make it happen.