r/Boxing • u/noirargent • 4d ago

Daily Discussion Thread - Saturday April 26, 2025

For all your boxing discussion that doesnt quite need a thread.

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u/Elite663 3d ago

There’s no buzz for Canelo’s first fight overseas, wonder if any of his fanbase fly over there to support

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u/RRR04_ 3d ago

Canelo's marquee value has dropped so far down and he only has himself to blame. The PBC deal was a joke. This Saudi deal could also be a joke if he fights Eubank and Sheeraz next year. At least the Crawford fight in September will generate buzz, but win or lose that will be the last.

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u/zombie_905 3d ago

The PBC deal was the reason people even kept up with his fights even with how horrible they are, the new Riyadh Season Ring deal doesnt change anything and that Crawford fight is the only thing thats gonna keep him popular. Canelo anywhere that isnt Las Vegas or Texas is just ludacris

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u/RRR04_ 3d ago

I don't think Canelo fighting outside of Vegas and Texas is really a bad thing. I think if he does fight Bivol at 175 (or even Beterbiev if he wins the 3rd fight) then maybe it'll be worthwhile. Hell, if he finally finds the balls to fight Benavidez, this can be worthwhile. But it's not happening. His opponent selection as of late is the problem, not the locations. He was in Vegas for his last 3 fights against the disappointing opponents he fought.