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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. addresses the media during the post-fight news conference after his unanimous decision victory against Manny Pacquiao in their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. addresses the media during the post-fight news conference after his unanimous decision victory against Manny Pacquiao in their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Floyd Mayweather has angered some Canelo Alvarez fans with his comments. Following his historic win over Caleb Plant, Canelo is in the spotlight, as one of the most talked-about boxers. One of his former opponents, Floyd Mayweather, spoke about Alvarez evolving as a fighter.
However, many fans were not happy with Mayweather‘s words. Per Michael Benson, Mayweather said: “Same fighter, same fighter. It’s crazy, ‘Canelo in his prime, he’d have been a different fighter.’ When I fought him he was in his prime! I was the best in my 20s. When I fought Canelo I was almost 40.”
Floyd Mayweather on how Canelo Alvarez has developed since they fought: "Same fighter, same fighter. It's crazy, 'Canelo in his prime, he'd have been a different fighter.' When I fought him he was in his prime! I was the best in my 20s. When I fought Canelo I was almost 40."
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 3, 2021
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Twitter users didn’t hold back, as they gave ‘Money’ Mayweather a piece of their mind. One Twitter user said, “The only guy actually believing that Canelo was in his prime back then is Floyd himself, he gets all the credit for pretty much giving Canelo a lesson that night because he was still back then a really dangerous fighter, but come on, he’s on his prime right now.”
The only guy actually believing that Canelo was in his prime back then is Floyd himself, he gets all the credit for pretty much giving Canelo a lesson that night because he was still back then a really dangerous fighter, but come on, he's on his prime right now
— Wilder FTW (@LNReacts) December 3, 2021
Prime is NOT measured by age, its measured by peak performance window.
Canelo was most definitely NOT in his prime at 23, Floyd is all cap 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
— Giants Called Me, GOTY! (@Gilbertbelieve2) December 3, 2021
Floyd is starting to get to that oscar de la Hoya point where it’s like you were the best but no one cares what you think about current fighters.
— Ben Jam In (@btehuac) December 3, 2021
Only Floyd can get away with saying this. He gave Canelo a biblical boxing lesson. Doesn't matter what version of Canelo would have shown up, Floyd's style was kryptonite for Canelo. pic.twitter.com/ujrlEiXQmz
— bombs boxing™ (@bombsboxing) December 3, 2021
Typical Mayweather, cant handle another fighter having success. Canelo is a more likeable character so he feels the need to criticize. Canelo is ducking Benavidez? 🤔 Floyd ducked Cotto, Margarito and Pac 06 to 09
— Martin Birkett (@mbirkett1988) December 3, 2021
Why is Floyd coming at Canelo so hard damn… at least Lennox, Tyson , foreman, ward and even Porter are impartial with their takes … anytime Floyd talks pac or Canelo he shits on them to uphold his legacy … like dude you were awesome stop tripping
— Rey Paulino (@reinauris) December 4, 2021
Mayweather’s constant need to downgrade Canelo is pathetic. To me it comes off as so insecure
— jan hannah (@janhannah11) December 3, 2021
Bruh didn't he say before Canelo wasn't in his prime
— WAHTAWONDERFULWORLD (@JooII51421511) December 3, 2021
Every boxer hit their prime in different stages of their career. Prime is not measured by age. That logic is dumb ash.
— AntiBodii (@BodiiAnti) December 3, 2021
Mayweather just wants the credit lmao. He know what Canelo is doing is threat to his legacy
— Miguel Ángel González (@Gold_en_Hour) December 3, 2021
The main argument that Canelo fans presented was that it was Canelo’s biggest fight ever, and he was too young. Floyd, on the other hand, was a weathered vet and a multi-division champion with multiple championship bouts. Canelo has not lost since and has evolved greatly as a boxer.
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Floyd Mayweather accuses Canelo Alvarez of ducking David Benavidez
Mayweather accused his former rival Canelo Alvarez of ducking David Benavidez by moving up to cruiserweight. Canelo is currently preparing to take on the WBC Cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu to become a five-division world champion. However, Floyd feels that Canelo took that fight because he is ducking David Benavidez.
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Floyd Mayweather thinks Canelo is 'ducking' David Benavidez 👀
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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) December 3, 2021
“Canelo a hell of a fighter,” Mayweather told reporters yesterday. “But my personal opinion is that he’s ducking Benavidez. You know, it’s just my personal opinion, and I’m allowed to speak my mind, that’s just what it is.”
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David Benavidez has called out Canelo on multiple occasions before. However, as Alvarez will fight for the cruiserweight belt, ‘El Bandera Roja’ will have to wait. What do you think of Mayweather’s comments?
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