He's like a machine. Each time, it's like he knew 100% that he would knock them out. No excess movement, no stress, just like he choreographed it beforehand. Nuts.
Stop with the "sportman" comments. You know what's "sportsman"? Letting the medical professionals and his own team handle him, NOT YOU STANDING OVER HIM OR GETTING IN THE WAY. Cripes, he knocked those guys into next week...this isn't at all sportsman-like. You're done, GET OUT OF THE WAY, save your graces for later.
Hell of a fighter and seems like a good dude. Is it weird that until I saw him fight for the first time the concept of a Mexican ginger had never occurred to me?
Counter point: he could just be a nice person. Most fighters are pretty friendly after they fight. The buildup/fueding is for show, and obviously theyre trying to hurt one another in the ring, but once its over, especially in Muay Thai, theyre very respectful and kind to their opponents, especially if theyre hurt badly
Canelo is an awesome dude. He comes from an extremely humble and povertous background. Seems like a common trend for fighters like that. Working their way up from nothing really builds character.
Common decency. Lol. Imma gunna punch you in the head a couple dozens times, causing multiple brain injuries, but I'm super worried about you losing consciousness
I hope you’re doing okay. You’re one of the great writers. I’ve read a hell of a lot, including many of the gods. There are very few above you. I feel privileged to have found your work and regret that comparatively so few others have.
That's rare only in heavyweight matches would you see something. It's more of taking out their air. To lay someone out it's more of hitting them in the jaw. Most body shots end up as tko when they can't go any further.
Life long boxer, it's extremely unlikely to drop a conditioned opponent with a punch that falls between the nipples and collarbones. Any lower or higher, now you're doing damage.
1) Not super common, but it happens occasionally, especially with a left hand to the opponent's liver. That's a brutal shot and almost impossible to recover from. In most cases the guy looks okay for a second or so, then the pain hits and maybe after taking a step they just sink right to their knees. Only seen a few guys who were hit with one and were able to get up afterwards. (Footage starts about a minute in) https://youtu.be/8oNM1j3i5-c?t=61
2) This shot at 13:35 is probably the scariest sounding body shot I've ever heard. That's the sound of multiple ribs breaking in a stadium that's quiet enough to really hear it. https://youtu.be/aaMQVsA2o84?t=815
adjustablemustard
What’s up with the guys in the blazers trying to keep him away?
Downunderdude
If he worries about them, maybe he should stop hitting them...
notacobra
Fuck boxing is dangerous as fuck. Getting knocked out is really fucking bad for your brain.
DMSledge
Literally signing up for concussions.
shinagami091
Just in time for RHM. And he’s a hottie to boot
fishbicyclerepairman
He just looks so fucking effortless
Imetjkrowling
He's like a machine. Each time, it's like he knew 100% that he would knock them out. No excess movement, no stress, just like he choreographed it beforehand. Nuts.
bripi
Stop with the "sportman" comments. You know what's "sportsman"? Letting the medical professionals and his own team handle him, NOT YOU STANDING OVER HIM OR GETTING IN THE WAY. Cripes, he knocked those guys into next week...this isn't at all sportsman-like. You're done, GET OUT OF THE WAY, save your graces for later.
stephenmayhem
Absolutely love the sportsmanship but he needs to get the eff out of the way of the trainers.
Willowknowsall
Killing people in the ring is a real possibility and you don't want to be a douche celebrating while somebody's dying
ImpliedConsent
I really wish he would have fought GGG in his prime.
GANZTALISHUZ
I wish he would have fought Mayweather in his prime instead of at 23 years old.
SayRamrod
58-2-2 with 39 KOs
JustDontCare
Canelo is a great fighter and sportsman.
TheMajinVegeta
Man got big heart
HardDoseOfReality
I know it's America and we love guns, but this dude might need a permit to carry those weapons.... geeeez
RonnieKielbasa
Hell of a fighter and seems like a good dude. Is it weird that until I saw him fight for the first time the concept of a Mexican ginger had never occurred to me?
cgiovanni15
oddly enough it's more common than you think.
UndulatingTerrain
Louis CK is one
Flowers14
There is a thing as White Mexicans.
poopfromabove
Looks like he pulled the punch on the first knockout after realizing his opponent was starting to go down. Good guy.
jelladelta
That's refreshing. One thing i find off putting in boxing/mma is the shit talking and sucky attitude of the athletes.
AlmostScientist
Mad respect
Kilo11
Furious respect
Grievous12
Fast respect
Kilo11
Dude you fucked it up, get with the program! Lead,follow or get out of the way!
Grievous12
That’s a woah from me bro
facepalmusername
It’s what we do for a living. Let’s make sure they’re alive before you cheer. Not easy to do when you’re elated you weren’t the one knocked out?
LAMovieDesign
I design movie posters for a living.
JeremyPeevin
Damn. That dude can punch.
flexstar
DumpiTo
GreenMnM
That is sportsman like conduct of epic proportions
wipethatfaceoffyourheadbitch
Maybe he’s just a big brother who’s had to say “don’t tell mom” one too many times now he’s afraid of getting in trouble.
OverpricedCrayon
What if he’s got everyone fooled and it’s like a humble dis. Rubbing the KO in the opponents face!
MaxieMooo
Counter point: he could just be a nice person. Most fighters are pretty friendly after they fight. The buildup/fueding is for show, and obviously theyre trying to hurt one another in the ring, but once its over, especially in Muay Thai, theyre very respectful and kind to their opponents, especially if theyre hurt badly
the3th
yes indeed. but also, sadly so.
CptRobotNinja
I dig it
CheeseborgarSoop
Canelo is an awesome dude. He comes from an extremely humble and povertous background. Seems like a common trend for fighters like that. Working their way up from nothing really builds character.
ProHead9025
Kinda shines a bit of light on who we've elected into government offices here in the US
thelegendofthetwistednavigator
Few too many suspicious steroid results for my liking
MagicOrpheus310
No, that's just regular sportsmanship. It's just that you don't ever see it anymore so common decency looks saintly
waitwhat1234
Common decency. Lol. Imma gunna punch you in the head a couple dozens times, causing multiple brain injuries, but I'm super worried about you losing consciousness
ROBOTvsMAN
^ This. That's why the redcoats are trying to push him away thinking he wants some sloppy seconds.
TheReptileDysfunction
They push him away cause they think he's gonna talk shit or cause he's not a cutman.
DanSapSan
I still believe that decency and common courtesy should be celebrated. If "being nice" gets more appreciation, more people will do it.
Zeplin
Thank you, was about to say that.
GrogMetron
Its painful how true this is.
knudude
@escudonbk would love this!
escudonbk
I do.
knudude
There is my friend!
v
JohnnyLawlessEsq
I hope you’re doing okay. You’re one of the great writers. I’ve read a hell of a lot, including many of the gods. There are very few above you. I feel privileged to have found your work and regret that comparatively so few others have.
IliveIdyeIliveagain
Bigmeatycurtians
Cheeky blighter
Saigon333
Some say he can walk between the raindrops...
neoswhiterabbitt
He's so good! Tricked him with that left handed double tap tho!
AndThenThereWereSquirrels
you can see him smiling at that. dude is nuts
SJSHARPei
Best defense: no be there!
jud3son
Mr Miyagi!
Geracht
"Aaaah! You got me there, haha! Nice!"
ihaveloudfarts
Jesus
EngorgedPhallus
Good sportsmanship and being humble never go out of style.
noneofthemknewtheywererobots
He also failed a drug test so there’s a chance he’s not a good sportsman
Drix1942
Carles Puyol is still my most favoritest sportsman, ever. :) I call him The Spanish Wall. :D
Housemaster
Canelo is quiet, but I certainly wouldn't label him as "humble". At least his promoters certainly aren't.
SonneilIon
I don’t watch boxing much, how common is it to lay someone out with a chest punch?
Eridianne
There's a whole documentary that features it https://ippo.fandom.com/wiki/Heart_Break_Shot
dudeloveall
That wasn't the punch that knocked him out, just the one that knocked him down. He was out on his feet about 5 seconds prior.
MrStealYourGiF
He looked a bit unstable, must have taken some knocks just prior.
EZPeaZ
That's rare only in heavyweight matches would you see something. It's more of taking out their air. To lay someone out it's more of hitting them in the jaw. Most body shots end up as tko when they can't go any further.
ThatDudeInTheMitten
I could be wrong, but it looks like he might have clipped his jaw...
SJSHARPei
Chin play can do a lot at that level.
ifitrains
Closest thing we have to restart button.
JustDoinNerdStuff
Life long boxer, it's extremely unlikely to drop a conditioned opponent with a punch that falls between the nipples and collarbones. Any lower or higher, now you're doing damage.
PoliticalWanderer
1) Not super common, but it happens occasionally, especially with a left hand to the opponent's liver. That's a brutal shot and almost impossible to recover from. In most cases the guy looks okay for a second or so, then the pain hits and maybe after taking a step they just sink right to their knees. Only seen a few guys who were hit with one and were able to get up afterwards. (Footage starts about a minute in) https://youtu.be/8oNM1j3i5-c?t=61
PoliticalWanderer
2) This shot at 13:35 is probably the scariest sounding body shot I've ever heard. That's the sound of multiple ribs breaking in a stadium that's quiet enough to really hear it. https://youtu.be/aaMQVsA2o84?t=815
OverpricedCrayon
I’m always surprised just how big a crowd boxing can still draw considering it’s not easily accessible and on regular TV.
Dinwiddie
Most sport is more exciting when you are part of an amped up cheering crowd.
shinagami091
It’s usually on PPV and people will pay the $75 it costs to watch it too. I work in cable and dread PPV nights….
destinychopsticks
I love how there’s always someone holding him back, like they think he’s about to finish the job and just ruin his opponent.
Solkanarmy
sometimes that can be the case, killer instinct and all
Daeyelle
I think part of the reason is that they don’t want the knocked out guy to see his opponent and start to try anything in the knock-out haze.
psycho3d
thatkoreanguy
lol, awesome.
TheUnknownX
HapilyDamaged
tReasonoustRump