[Boxing] Canelo Alvarez vs. Ilunga Makabu

[LUCKMCFLY]

I believe in Canelo, there's nothing I would doubt on him but he is not in his division, he will be facing a heavy fighter with a great KO power. Of course, the majority of the fans would go for Canelo as he is the popular boxer, but we don't know what Ilunga Makabu can do against Canelo which is smaller than him.

He might have a knock out power but Canelo is never a punching bag Problem of all those he fought and beaten is how they can connect to a fighter who knows how to roll and make you miss and counter punch or attack at the same time, Mukabu just announced that he will knock out Canelo, that's what Canelo's opponent has said, Mukabu belt will just become additional to Canelo's legacy.

Although it is not Canelo's category, I think that Canelo must go to the next level and the way to do it is by beating Ilunga, I do not question Ilunga's ability to win fights, give knockouts, but Canelo is really a fighting machine. give punches, and his knockouts are not something negligible, I think that if Canelo is going to take this step he must show what he is made of, it is time to show his full potential, that now if those who did not believe in him start doing it and give him the position he always wants to have.
Canelo's last fight was a display of great technique and great skill that the boxer has, not only did it show how much control he has in his fight but when he decided to end the fight, this is something that he cannot forget any boxer even if he is not in his category.

[Dave1]

I believe in Canelo, there's nothing I would doubt on him but he is not in his division, he will be facing a heavy fighter with a great KO power. Of course, the majority of the fans would go for Canelo as he is the popular boxer, but we don't know what Ilunga Makabu can do against Canelo which is smaller than him.

He might have a knock out power but Canelo is never a punching bag Problem of all those he fought and beaten is how they can connect to a fighter who knows how to roll and make you miss and counter punch or attack at the same time, Mukabu just announced that he will knock out Canelo, that's what Canelo's opponent has said, Mukabu belt will just become additional to Canelo's legacy.

Although it is not Canelo's category, I think that Canelo must go to the next level and the way to do it is by beating Ilunga, I do not question Ilunga's ability to win fights, give knockouts, but Canelo is really a fighting machine. give punches, and his knockouts are not something negligible, I think that if Canelo is going to take this step he must show what he is made of, it is time to show his full potential, that now if those who did not believe in him start doing it and give him the position he always wants to have.
Canelo's last fight was a display of great technique and great skill that the boxer has, not only did it show how much control he has in his fight but when he decided to end the fight, this is something that he cannot forget any boxer even if he is not in his category.

Yes, he really need to go up in weight classes as there are no more challenges for him in the middleweight division as he beat all the champions in that division. It's that that he skip the light heavyweight and go directly to a more heavier weight class.

But maybe they have their own reasons like Ilunga Makabu is a weaker champion that's why they chooses him to be his next opponent.

[Fundamentals Of]

But maybe they have their own reasons like Ilunga Makabu is a weaker champion that's why they chooses him to be his next opponent.

I guess Ilunga Makabu is the easier target here. And there is also the reward of being a champion in 5 different weight classes. Of course it is a challenge to Canelo facing an opponent of a different weight class which has a weight limit of up to 200 pounds. That's a lot of weight. But we have seen Canelo fought from 154 pounds all the way to 175 pounds. I think if he was able to handle Kovalev and even knocked him out at 175 there is really no doubt he could take Ilunga Makabu and even knock him out as well. Canelo has got the power.

[lienfaye]

After becoming undisputed champion at super middleweight Canelo is now prepared for his next challenge. He will be moving up two weight classes to face WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu. This opponent is not very well known but he has a high knockout percentage with 25 KOs in 28 victories and he has not had a loss in over 5 years. It will be an impressive feat if Canelo can become champion at cruiserweight after starting his career fighting in the jr. welterweight division.

Makabu is not well known in boxing world but his record shows that he is not an easy opponent. But does he have a previous opponent that he won through KO which is familiar to anyone? If not, then this fight is his big break to become popular.

On the other side, no doubt Canelo would be the favorite here especially after his recent fight to Plant. Once again he proved himself as a legend.

[Finestream]

Undisputed super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is not worried about the size he needs to make up ahead of his cruiserweight fight in 2022.
The 168lb Mexican star is set to fight WBC champion Ilunga Makabu in May 2022, where there is a top weight limit of 200lbs.

Source: https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/amp/boxing/saul-canelo-alvarez-plans-to-fight-ilunga-makabu-at-180lb-not-worried-by-difference/yehtj8suzeox19nzggb76z94v

After Canelo have won against Caleb, he's now in for a much bigger match against the undefeated Congolese fighter who holds the title in cruiserweight. This leaves Canelo for about 6 months to prepare, and note that Makabu is known to have a lethal punch with a knockout percentage of 95%.

[Rufsilf]

After becoming undisputed champion at super middleweight Canelo is now prepared for his next challenge. He will be moving up two weight classes to face WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu. This opponent is not very well known but he has a high knockout percentage with 25 KOs in 28 victories and he has not had a loss in over 5 years. It will be an impressive feat if Canelo can become champion at cruiserweight after starting his career fighting in the jr. welterweight division.

Makabu is not well known in boxing world but his record shows that he is not an easy opponent. But does he have a previous opponent that he won through KO which is familiar to anyone? If not, then this fight is his big break to become popular.

On the other side, no doubt Canelo would be the favorite here especially after his recent fight to Plant. Once again he proved himself as a legend.

Nope, Makabu's previous opponents doesn't ring a bell to my ears either. I'm also surprised that I don't know this Makabu in particular given that his records and KO rate are impressive. His last match was on December 2020 against Durodola whos records are 34-8.
Such a very short notice for Canelo to prepare against this powerful and undefeated opponent but I know Canelo will be able to stand this fight knowing his skills and brilliant mind.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

After becoming undisputed champion at super middleweight Canelo is now prepared for his next challenge. He will be moving up two weight classes to face WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu. This opponent is not very well known but he has a high knockout percentage with 25 KOs in 28 victories and he has not had a loss in over 5 years. It will be an impressive feat if Canelo can become champion at cruiserweight after starting his career fighting in the jr. welterweight division.

Makabu is not well known in boxing world but his record shows that he is not an easy opponent. But does he have a previous opponent that he won through KO which is familiar to anyone? If not, then this fight is his big break to become popular.

On the other side, no doubt Canelo would be the favorite here especially after his recent fight to Plant. Once again he proved himself as a legend.

Nope, Makabu's previous opponents doesn't ring a bell to my ears either. I'm also surprised that I don't know this Makabu in particular given that his records and KO rate are impressive. His last match was on December 2020 against Durodola whos records are 34-8.
Such a very short notice for Canelo to prepare against this powerful and undefeated opponent but I know Canelo will be able to stand this fight knowing his skills and brilliant mind.

I guess everyone would agree that Makabu name doesn't ring a bell to the majority of us. I mean the weight class the most everyone followed is the 147 lbs and above that, we don't know that much except maybe GGG in 160 and Canelo in 168 and then the HW champions.

I think Canelo though has enough time to prepare for this fight and he doesn't need to weight drain himself to make the CW limit. And he can only go 180 lbs and still consider a CW. He can make 168 lbs easy because that's what his body is used to, but he can still go and build considerable muscle to reach the CW.

[Questat]

After becoming undisputed champion at super middleweight Canelo is now prepared for his next challenge. He will be moving up two weight classes to face WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu. This opponent is not very well known but he has a high knockout percentage with 25 KOs in 28 victories and he has not had a loss in over 5 years. It will be an impressive feat if Canelo can become champion at cruiserweight after starting his career fighting in the jr. welterweight division.

Makabu is not well known in boxing world but his record shows that he is not an easy opponent. But does he have a previous opponent that he won through KO which is familiar to anyone? If not, then this fight is his big break to become popular.

On the other side, no doubt Canelo would be the favorite here especially after his recent fight to Plant. Once again he proved himself as a legend.

Nope, Makabu's previous opponents doesn't ring a bell to my ears either. I'm also surprised that I don't know this Makabu in particular given that his records and KO rate are impressive. His last match was on December 2020 against Durodola whos records are 34-8.
Such a very short notice for Canelo to prepare against this powerful and undefeated opponent but I know Canelo will be able to stand this fight knowing his skills and brilliant mind.

I guess everyone would agree that Makabu name doesn't ring a bell to the majority of us. I mean the weight class the most everyone followed is the 147 lbs and above that, we don't know that much except maybe GGG in 160 and Canelo in 168 and then the HW champions.

I think Canelo though has enough time to prepare for this fight and he doesn't need to weight drain himself to make the CW limit. And he can only go 180 lbs and still consider a CW. He can make 168 lbs easy because that's what his body is used to, but he can still go and build considerable muscle to reach the CW.

Of course, that's why Canelo is a heavy favorite because his opponent is not a popular fighter, however, if you look at his boxing record, you gotta respect the guy because he really has the power, and since this is a new division, we should not be too confident that Canelo would still dominate.

[TopTort777]

And Canelo will be making another history for Mexican boxing here if he beat Makabu and take his cruserweight title.

Then he already signed his name in boxing hall of fame when he beat Kovalev and won light heavy WBO title (which, if not mistaken, he instantly resigned and made vacant lol).

I hope that Canelo will stay in cruiserweight, or drop to light heavy. Because there is nothing left for him to do in middleweight. He should made all this titles in middleweight vacant, get belts in more heavy division, and then get back to middleweight and beat everyone again.

LightHW might be a good weight class for Canelo to settle, and there is a good champion in Bivol, and I think Canelo can beat him as well.

So maybe after the CW campaign and he won the belt, maybe he will go down and chase and clean up the LightHW for good, similar to what he did in MW and super MW and then retire with only the Floyd lost on his career.

I think that Canelo should move to lightheavy and stay there. He is able to beat if not everyone, then most of boxers in this division.
Being a champ in cruiserweight might be a bit difficult for him. Previously undisputed champion in cruiserweight was Olexander Usyk. Now one of most dangerous fighters there is Mairis Briedis (TBRB, IBF, Rings champion). He is a copy of Usyk. He might be a hard nut to crack; he might even lose. So lightheavy is the best for future Canelo.

[agustina2]

Of course, that's why Canelo is a heavy favorite because his opponent is not a popular fighter, however, if you look at his boxing record, you gotta respect the guy because he really has the power, and since this is a new division, we should not be too confident that Canelo would still dominate.

Makabu is a popular fighter but since everyone is not a boxing enthusiast here and only those obvious popular boxers are being discussed here, only a few know his name. But you are right, Canelo is the one entering a new stage and his opponent is already used to fighting on that weight level so we should never underestimate Makabu on that part. Now to Makabu, he should not take that as an advantage as even Canelo is new to the weight class, he has already the talent and skill to fight any fighter at that weight class.

[mu_enrico]

Ilunga Makabu has told Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez he is making a big mistake moving up to cruiserweight and insists he will ‘100 per cent’ knock the Mexican superstar out.

Source: Ilunga Makabu vows he will knockout Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez as Mexican will give away TWO STONE in cruiserweight title fight

You know, I didn't expect Canelo to "give away" 20 lbs (no FAT CANELO lol) and I'm not sure he still has powerful punches since cruiserweight boxers maybe all punch as hard as him. But if you believe this really happened, then, who knows!?

[Alanaz]

But maybe they have their own reasons like Ilunga Makabu is a weaker champion that's why they chooses him to be his next opponent.

I guess Ilunga Makabu is the easier target here. And there is also the reward of being a champion in 5 different weight classes. Of course it is a challenge to Canelo facing an opponent of a different weight class which has a weight limit of up to 200 pounds. That's a lot of weight. But we have seen Canelo fought from 154 pounds all the way to 175 pounds. I think if he was able to handle Kovalev and even knocked him out at 175 there is really no doubt he could take Ilunga Makabu and even knock him out as well. Canelo has got the power.

even so now is a big challenge for canelo because indeed he has just stepped on a heavier class than before even though he is indeed very strong but this is a new class and he may have to adjust his strategy again in this match.
On the other hand, Makabu is also very big and actually Canelo's speed is quite superior because if I saw the previous Makabu match he was a boxer who was not fast enough and Canelo had to take advantage of this well

[Mahanton]

But maybe they have their own reasons like Ilunga Makabu is a weaker champion that's why they chooses him to be his next opponent.

I guess Ilunga Makabu is the easier target here. And there is also the reward of being a champion in 5 different weight classes. Of course it is a challenge to Canelo facing an opponent of a different weight class which has a weight limit of up to 200 pounds. That's a lot of weight. But we have seen Canelo fought from 154 pounds all the way to 175 pounds. I think if he was able to handle Kovalev and even knocked him out at 175 there is really no doubt he could take Ilunga Makabu and even knock him out as well. Canelo has got the power.

even so now is a big challenge for canelo because indeed he has just stepped on a heavier class than before even though he is indeed very strong but this is a new class and he may have to adjust his strategy again in this match.
On the other hand, Makabu is also very big and actually Canelo's speed is quite superior because if I saw the previous Makabu match he was a boxer who was not fast enough and Canelo had to take advantage of this well

Might not be fast but punches were strong which he should really be that not too confident when it comes to his defenses or in overall he shouldnt really be that too careless.

Stepping on heavier division does really need adjustment because speed is one of the most common factor that would be mainly affect yet you had become heavier
but well for something like Canelo then it wouldnt really be that much of an issue.

[romero121]

Ilunga Makabu has told Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez he is making a big mistake moving up to cruiserweight and insists he will ‘100 per cent’ knock the Mexican superstar out.

Source: Ilunga Makabu vows he will knockout Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez as Mexican will give away TWO STONE in cruiserweight title fight

You know, I didn't expect Canelo to "give away" 20 lbs (no FAT CANELO lol) and I'm not sure he still has powerful punches since cruiserweight boxers maybe all punch as hard as him. But if you believe this really happened, then, who knows!?

“I believe in my power and my skills" says Makabu and this is going be a big challenge. He himself have prepared for it. He has understood that the match is 50-50 challenge which shows he has well studied about Canelo. He mentioned this fight is going to be a history. He consider it the most difficult challenge of his carrier. His confidence keeps boosting.

[harizen]

Honestly, to any boxer, moving up on weight class is more efficient compare to going down. It's hard to reach much lower weight requirements and that results in a dehydrated body. Canelo has a good decision to step up since no room for any achievements now on his current stage as he already claimed the title "undisputed" champion.

But don't be deceived by Ilunga Makabu from being a not-known or unpopular boxer to others here. I'm sure he will give a Canelo a difficult match.

This match is going to be a tuff one for Canelo, because he's moving from a low weight category to the next level. Makabu is already on the same weight category. This gives Makabu an added advantage on the match. Being an undisputed one will try to keep the winning momentum continue. Let's wait for the day.

On point. Canelo needs to boost weight and he might not comfortable with it at first while Makabu will just maintain his usual weight. In other words, no need for the latter to work hard for the catch-up weight class before the weigh-in.

However, we have to take note that Canelo, when he's really decided, can always keep up the phase. An effort to increase his weight while maintaining his speed and reflexes should not be a problem to the likes of him.

[molsewid]

“I believe in my power and my skills" says Makabu and this is going be a big challenge. He himself have prepared for it. He has understood that the match is 50-50 challenge which shows he has well studied about Canelo. He mentioned this fight is going to be a history. He consider it the most difficult challenge of his carrier. His confidence keeps boosting.

The good thing about Makabu is that he knows that Canelo is not just a small fighter that he must take easily to fight on, he acknowledge his skills and ability and he also acknowledge the capabilities of Canelo and accept that their upcoming fight will be one of his difficult fight, he do also not bragging it and not talking shit to his opponent. I will definitely going to watch their fight but in case the odds will be available I think I will going to bet with Makabu instead.

[Kemarit]

Ilunga Makabu has told Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez he is making a big mistake moving up to cruiserweight and insists he will ‘100 per cent’ knock the Mexican superstar out.

Source: Ilunga Makabu vows he will knockout Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez as Mexican will give away TWO STONE in cruiserweight title fight

You know, I didn't expect Canelo to "give away" 20 lbs (no FAT CANELO lol) and I'm not sure he still has powerful punches since cruiserweight boxers maybe all punch as hard as him. But if you believe this really happened, then, who knows!?

“I believe in my power and my skills" says Makabu and this is going be a big challenge. He himself have prepared for it. He has understood that the match is 50-50 challenge which shows he has well studied about Canelo. He mentioned this fight is going to be a history. He consider it the most difficult challenge of his carrier. His confidence keeps boosting.

Well that's what everyone says before they fight Canelo, that they are going to be an upset and that the fight is 50-50. But then again, Canelo put up a show and either TKO/KO his opponents very easily.

I know that Canelo will be stepping up the plate here with a huge jump in weight class, but I know that his team knows what they are up to against Makabu and the chances of Canelo to win is very big. Maybe a couple of rounds and then Canelo will adjust.

[rodskee]

After becoming undisputed champion at super middleweight Canelo is now prepared for his next challenge. He will be moving up two weight classes to face WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu. This opponent is not very well known but he has a high knockout percentage with 25 KOs in 28 victories and he has not had a loss in over 5 years. It will be an impressive feat if Canelo can become champion at cruiserweight after starting his career fighting in the jr. welterweight division.

The last boxer that beats Manny Pacquiao is also Not know as how Manny was but yet defeated the world champion.

So it does not matter how popular Canelo is the important part is How he will beat Makabu , though yeah according to their stats Alvarez is really in favor for this bout .

[Finestream]

Ilunga Makabu has told Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez he is making a big mistake moving up to cruiserweight and insists he will ‘100 per cent’ knock the Mexican superstar out.

Source: Ilunga Makabu vows he will knockout Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez as Mexican will give away TWO STONE in cruiserweight title fight

You know, I didn't expect Canelo to "give away" 20 lbs (no FAT CANELO lol) and I'm not sure he still has powerful punches since cruiserweight boxers maybe all punch as hard as him. But if you believe this really happened, then, who knows!?

Who knows but maybe that words of Makabu might be true because he's capable of eleminating opponents from his lethal punches and his record can really back him up.
That's why even if it's just 6months preparation for Canelo, he should train twice as possible because he's entering another division that aren't his mastery field.

[btc78]

Ilunga Makabu has told Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez he is making a big mistake moving up to cruiserweight and insists he will ‘100 per cent’ knock the Mexican superstar out.

Source: Ilunga Makabu vows he will knockout Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez as Mexican will give away TWO STONE in cruiserweight title fight

You know, I didn't expect Canelo to "give away" 20 lbs (no FAT CANELO lol) and I'm not sure he still has powerful punches since cruiserweight boxers maybe all punch as hard as him. But if you believe this really happened, then, who knows!?

Who knows but maybe that words of Makabu might be true because he's capable of eleminating opponents from his lethal punches and his record can really back him up.
That's why even if it's just 6months preparation for Canelo, he should train twice as possible because he's entering another division that aren't his mastery field.

6 months preparation is very Little if you are changing division  Makabu is having a great record

Boxing record
Total fights   30
Wins   28
Wins by KO   25
Losses   2

But of course not enough for Alvarez record

Boxing record
Total fights   60
Wins   57
Wins by KO   39
Losses   1
Draws   2

But both fighter has a powerful punches and a Knockout Punchers so this is a ver exciting fight that we must not Missed watching and betting .