The highly-anticipated fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was expected to be a classic Mexican boxing war, with both fighters trading shots to see who deserved bragging rights. Instead, it turned out to be a one-sided affair that showed Chavez Jr.’s size and reach advantage was no match for Alvarez, who controlled the fight from beginning to end.
From round one, Canelo was in charge:
*Actual fight footage* Canelo vs Chavez Round 9… #CaneloChavezJr #CaneloVsChavezJr pic.twitter.com/C4XXfvP972
— M.I.A. (@Pixelh) May 7, 2017
Several times, it looked like Chavez wasn’t sure how to fight back.
Live look at the fight #CaneloVsChavezJr pic.twitter.com/Bmi7uo7L4G
— Arturo Trujillo (@Turo420) May 7, 2017
As the fight progressed, it became clear that Chavez Jr. was out of his depth.
Chavez Jr rn be like "ya weeeeey ya wey por favor" #canelochavezjr pic.twitter.com/IRhv1iT1z7
— ?????? (@anchors0aweigh) May 7, 2017
It also became clear that Chavez Jr. did not have the same fire in his belly that Chavez Sr. did.
Julio Caesar Chavez Sr. watching his son fight like….#CaneloChavezJr pic.twitter.com/YFaz8jtuu2
— Three's A Crowd (@3sacrowdsports) May 7, 2017
Which led to this savage proclamation:
Te hace falta ver más bax ? #EsAdoptado ? pic.twitter.com/xCRrdU2zfM
— Alberto Mtz . (@zuckinho39) May 7, 2017
Once the final bell sounded, the result was a foregone conclusion.
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Alvarez scored a unanimous decision, winning every round, 120 to 108.
Chavez Jr. probably felt relieved it was over.
During the post-fight interview, Canelo revealed who his next opponent would be. “Golovkin, you are next my friend,” said Canelo. Moments later, Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, made his way to the ring.
GGG walked out to the ring like. ??? #CaneloChavezJr pic.twitter.com/AS1WOBfhAo
— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeagueTSL) May 7, 2017
GGG and Canelo faced off in the ring and confirmed their fight was a done deal. GGG wished Canelo luck. Canelo replied: “La suerte es para los mediocres.”
Who you got #caneloggg #sept16 #boxing @Pagalkuri @crystalblue077 @RteamZena pic.twitter.com/MxCspBSFZv
— Haribo (@hsmann0070) May 7, 2017
Translation: “Luck is for the mediocre.”
Canelo’s trash talk made everyone forget about Chavez Jr.’s poor display.
GGG "goodluck"
Canelo "luck is for the mediocre"
GGG pic.twitter.com/Q79HiO33HT— TXLALO✭ (@Trill_Life214) May 7, 2017
And everyone became focused on the Canelo-GGG fight.
me when Canelo told GGG that luck is for the mediocre pic.twitter.com/ckk5RdWlJm
— ang (@_aanngiee) May 7, 2017
Canelo’s reply was so vicious…
GGG: "Goodluck."
Canelo: "Luck is for the mediocre."
The Boxing World: pic.twitter.com/5ivw5vS3Ni— Mauricio Reyes (@mauricioreyez) May 7, 2017
It had people wiping the tears from their face and the sweat from their brows.
When Canelo said "Luck is for mediocres" ??? pic.twitter.com/ZBmzIi7j56
— SmartAlex? (@A_0rtiz23) May 7, 2017
For some, the Canelo-GGG action was enough to make them forget they spent money on a one-sided fight.
That GGG v Canelo announcement was worth the $65
— Isaac Perez (@Slim_Chrino) May 7, 2017
After the fight, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar de la Hoya posted a photo of the two fighters, confirming the fight was set for September 16, 2017.
Signed, sealed and delivered! @Canelo vs @GGGBoxing September 16, 2017 @GoldenBoyBoxing #CaneloGGG pic.twitter.com/Pe8k7Zbn8d
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) May 7, 2017
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