Floyd "Money" Mayweather's defensive fighting will work against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's powerful punches when the two meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Many wonder how the two will match up as their styles are completely different. Mayweather wins his matches with a defensive approach, and Alvarez uses his powerful punches to knock out his opponents.
The two will have a lot at stake. For Mayweather, it’s the WBA super light middleweight title, and Alvarez’s WBC light middleweight title is on the line.
Money is a perfect 44-0, so it will take a big effort out of Alvarez to knock off the best fighter in the world. At 36 years old, Mayweather will still be able to outlast a rising star. Alvarez is 42-0-1, and his strength will be the key to this fight.
Canelo has a superb record, but he hasn't gone up against a fighter like Money. The 23-year-old will need to stick to his strategy in order to have any chance of winning.
Alvarez will need to throw powerful punches and make them count. He can't afford to miss when he goes for the big blow, or he will risk wearing himself out. The younger fighter will have to go for the knockout rather than trying to stay with a more experienced boxer.
Mayweather is all about avoiding his opponents. He's got great feet that allow him to move away, but don't keep him from countering. Not many fighters are able to move around like Money and still throw forceful blows.
Opponents have a hard time landing punches on the veteran. He moves around so much that they can't connect, which helps Money wear down his opponents. Once he gets the advantage, Mayweather makes his move. He attacks his opponents from all different angles, and he has the stamina to go the distance.
Both fighters bring something different to the ring. Canelo's power will be put to the test against Mayweather's quickness. Money's ability to move around will frustrate Canelo all night, and it will be tough for Alvarez to get a knockout.
Money has the ability to go the distance and outlast his opponents, which is something to keep an eye on. Alvarez wants to get this match over with early, but it will be tough to do against Mayweather.
It will be a test to see which fighter is able to impose his will against the other. There will be adjustments made by both fighters, but it will be Mayweather who will be able to stick to his plan.
At the end of the night, Mayweather will be the winner. He is too experienced, and his defensive approach has yet to be solved. Alvarez still has a long way to go before he can beat someone of Mayweather's stature.
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