[Boxing] Canelo Alvarez vs. Ilunga Makabu

[FinneysTrueVision]

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.

[goaldigger]

As expected with Canelo after winning on his last match, he can easily have the next match so they can continue with the hype.
With the records of Makabu, I can say that he is a great boxer and should be taken seriously by Canelo this could be a big match for him and if he him, for sure next match will settle right away. Any news about the target date of this Match?

[FinneysTrueVision]

Any news about the target date of this Match?

Nothing is official at this point but it should take place on Cinco de Mayo weekend.

[chaser15]

So now it became official?

I'm reading this on news recently but more on discussions and just a plan. Now it was finalized although no official date yet, another milestone for Canelo if win.

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.

Maybe just on you.

The opponent is popular, especially in his weight class. If it's not, he won't be able to be considered as the next opponent for the recently undisputed champion, Canelo Alvarez.

[mirakal]

Great decision by  Canelo Alvarez, moving up gives him a better opportunity to prove that he can become a champion in a high division. There's nothing for him to prove since he is already an undisputed champion in his current division.

This fight has no official date yet but there's speculation that it will likely happen next year between May and June.

At the time of writing, an official date has yet to be announced by the WBC but what we do know is that the bout will be taking place around May and June 2022, giving the Mexican plenty of time to acclimatise himself to his new surroundings.

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source : https://www.givemesport.com/1787062-canelo-alvarez-vs-ilunga-makabu-date-when-will-the-fight-take-place

[bitzizzix]

Ilunga Makabu is a Congolese fighter with a record of 28 wins and two losses and the WBC cruiserweight world champion challenged by Canelo Alvarez is not satisfied with the few titles he has won.
Makabu is a formidable fighter with a lethal punch, and his 25 KO wins prove that he has a deadly punch that all boxers should be wary of.

And if I'm not mistaken, Canelo Alvarez vs Ilunga Makabu in Anggedakan will fight in May June 2022.

[Kelvinid]

Ilunga Makabu is a Congolese fighter with a record of 28 wins and two losses and the WBC cruiserweight world champion challenged by Canelo Alvarez is not satisfied with the few titles he has won.
Makabu is a formidable fighter with a lethal punch, and his 25 KO wins prove that he has a deadly punch that all boxers should be wary of.

I don't know about his opponent but if we only based on his record, that's not relevant as Canelo has been beating guys with undefeated record.

So it's still Canelo for me.

And if I'm not mistaken, Canelo Alvarez vs Ilunga Makabu in Anggedakan will fight in May June 2022.

That's according to the article shared by the poster above. However, it may change as they haven't sign a contract yet but the biggest news here is that Canelo moving up in weight.

[Dave1]

Why not go and chase Bivol or Beterviev at LHW though? and chooses the weakest in the Cruiserweight champion in Makabu?

I'm not saying the Canelo is not good, he is great and one of the best of the current generations and could be the fighter of the decade, but it seems that this is cherry picking to me. No offense to Canelo's fans here.

[Japinat]

I'm surprised that after Canelo becomes an undisputed champion he is planning to have another fight.

This guy does not want to rest, he wants to always continue to be in business and that is by beating fighters, this time still a bigger fighter but not a known name IMO. So maybe he should make it happen, in bigger weights, there's bigger money, so if he could still reign there, that's another big success of Canelo and more praises he'll receive as a fighter.

This guy is really huge, look at is highlights here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF07uecaQvs

[TravelMug]

If this is true then I commend Alvarez for really stepping up and making another challenge in his career.

This is a new territory for him, as far as I can remember, when he goes up to LHW and challenge Kovalev and won the fight, he said that he will stay down at super MW.

And it's obvious though that there are no more challenges at 168 lbs and that's why he and his team are now going to campaign in Cruiserweight.

[Yaunfitda]

So Canelo Alvarez moving up from 168 lbs to 190 lbs? That's freaking 22 lbs that he needs to put on his body unless this will be a catch weight?

Just to give others perspective, one of the greatest cruiserweight is Evander Holyfield, before he jumps to heavyweight and fights Mike Tyson.

So imagine how huge Evander during his prime at cruiserweight.

[molsewid]

I'm surprised that after Canelo becomes an undisputed champion he is planning to have another fight.

This guy does not want to rest, he wants to always continue to be in business and that is by beating fighters, this time still a bigger fighter but not a known name IMO. So maybe he should make it happen, in bigger weights, there's bigger money, so if he could still reign there, that's another big success of Canelo and more praises he'll receive as a fighter.

This guy is really huge, look at is highlights here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF07uecaQvs

This man Canelo Alvarez has an active career as it seems since I think it's only 2 weeks since his last successful fight with Caleb Plant, it seems that the opportunity for him is easily coming. Though it is not impossible because this man is a great fighter from his recent division and of course he is deserving to take a one step ahead, I mean this man manage to skip a light heavyweight division and now he is going to finally face fighters line up in a cruiserweight division like Ilunga Makabu. This is a big breakthrough for his career.

[Kasabus]

Canelo my man, whoever he will face I'll always back him to win.

Last time I won my bet because I trust him, so although he move up in weight, I still think he could win against a bigger fighter as he has the power and is an accurate puncher. Slowly he will destroy his opponent so I'm not worried about him facing a knockout artist.

[mu_enrico]

What? Seriously we get to see FAT CANELO? He won't get taller, so get fat is the only option
Well, to be fair, Canelo only 3cm shorter than Mike Tyson, so in theory he can still compete even in heavyweight if he puts a lot of weight.
I don't think this is a good decision tho, since I don't want to see FAT CANELO.

[YOSHIE]

The Mexican-born man, indeed in terms of the career he has obtained in boxing so far, it can be said that Canelo has become a successful boxer at this time, until he gets the call (King of World Boxing), indeed he should have achieved that, considering that Canelo's brother can also be said to be a professional boxer like: Rigoberto.

I remember Canelo at that time at the age of 15 years, already a professional boxer in dealing with his opponents in the ring, Canelo is known as a tough boxer, so naturally he gets praise from his fans, family and relatives.

About boxing between Canelo Alvarez vs Ilunga Makabu I can't say much, maybe it's not time for me to say they both won and lost in the next ring.

[Botnake]

What? Seriously we get to see FAT CANELO? He won't get taller, so get fat is the only option
Well, to be fair, Canelo only 3cm shorter than Mike Tyson, so in theory he can still compete even in heavyweight if he puts a lot of weight.
I don't think this is a good decision tho, since I don't want to see FAT CANELO.

Whatever he looks what's important is he will win. It's a new challenge for him and he is really to take it, besides there's no reason for him to stay because he already become an undisputed fighter. Correct me if I'm wrong, if he ever gets heavier, it doesn't mean he has to catch up with the weight required right? He just has to make sure not to go over the weight required.

[Davidvictorson]

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.

In my own opinion, this is a very very dangerous fight for Canelo I could definitely see Canelo getting stunned and possibly even getting knocked down for the first time in his career by this man. If I'm not mistaking Makabu should probably be the favorite to win given the fact canelo's only 5ft 7.5" and a natural middle weight.

[Obito]

Canelo my man, whoever he will face I'll always back him to win.

Last time I won my bet because I trust him, so although he move up in weight, I still think he could win against a bigger fighter as he has the power and is an accurate puncher. Slowly he will destroy his opponent so I'm not worried about him facing a knockout artist.

He will definitely win this one, I mean the move to a higher weight class is going to be influential to his already devastating punching power, in my opinion it's like an evolution for him. Haven't heard of this opponent before since I don't follow boxing avidly but if he is matched with Canelo, there's something to back him up.

[mu_enrico]

Correct me if I'm wrong, if he ever gets heavier, it doesn't mean he has to catch up with the weight required right? He just has to make sure not to go over the weight required.

True, there's no minimum weight, only maximum. In theory, Canelo can even fight Fury in his current weight class (super middleweight) without adding more fat muscle, but it will be a suicide. As force is mass x acceleration, it's easier to put a lot of weight to get much force needed for KO opponents. Yes, Canelo with his speed advantage, can dance and outbox his opponent, but it's like dancing on a sharp blade as one hit can slow him down, and punish him. So Canelo's most rational strategy would be gaining a lot of "pure" muscle (if there's enough time), if he can't do that, we will see FAT CANELO 

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

We might see a version of Canelo like this: 



However, this is a very complicated situation for Canelo, he will be going up again and our body can only take that much of muscles and fats. Maybe he won't be that fast anymore because of all the weight that he is going to carry. The power though might still be there, but this is not his weight class.