Okay, so I got really into this whole Mayweather versus Canelo fight thing. I mean, I’ve watched boxing before, but this one felt different, bigger somehow. So I decided I would do my own research into the fight.
Digging into the Past
First thing I did was jump online, started searching for the basic stuff. When did it happen? September 14, 2013. Okay, got that. Then, I started looking up their records before the fight. Mayweather was undefeated, a total legend. Canelo was young, hungry, with only one draw on his record.
Next, I looked up the different weights. And the age difference was crazy, and what weight class was the fight in. I was really interested in learning more about boxing in general, and this helped a lot.
Watching Fight Breakdowns
I watched tons of the old previews from boxing channels. These guys were breaking down the fight, talking about Mayweather’s defensive style, his shoulder roll, and how he just frustrates opponents. They talked about Canelo’s power, his body punching, and how he could maybe, just maybe, give Mayweather trouble.
My Own Predictions
Honestly, before watching the fight, and from my own research, I was leaning towards Mayweather. He just seemed too smart, too experienced. But, I thought Canelo had a puncher’s chance, especially if he could land some good body shots and wear Mayweather down.
Watching the Actual Fight
Man, the atmosphere was electric, even just watching it on my TV. I found a good quality full-fight of it, and I was all into it. Seeing Mayweather move, slip punches, it was amazing. Canelo tried, he really did, but he just couldn’t land anything clean. It was like Mayweather had a sixth sense, he knew what was coming before Canelo even threw it.
Post-Fight Analysis
After watching, I went back to those online analysts, only this time they were doing post-fight breakdowns. They explained how Mayweather’s defense was just too good, how he controlled the pace, and how Canelo, despite being strong, just couldn’t figure him out. I even started reading articles about the judges’ scorecards, just to see how they saw the fight round by round.
My Takeaway
It was a masterclass by Mayweather. It showed me that boxing isn’t just about power, it’s about skill, strategy, and ring IQ. Canelo learned a lot from that fight, you could see it in his later fights. For me, it was a reminder that experience and smarts can often beat youth and strength. I took a lot of time to see what I could learn from it and to learn more about boxing in general. Overall, it was a fun experience that really got me interested in boxing.
