Canelo vs Jacobs: Fight Predictions

              On Saturday May 4th boxings two best middleweights collide. Alvarez is coming off a win against the murderous punching Gennady Golovkin. A few fights back Jacobs fought Golovkin in a very close contest, one in which I had Jacobs ahead. Despite being knocked down in that fight, Jacobs seemed to take Golovkins punches well and gave as good as he got but never seemed to hurt Golovkin, but then again his chin is just as strong as his punch. Likewise Canelo fought Golovkin twice, beating him once, and never seemed hurt by anything Golovkin landed. Both Jacobs and Canelo can punch but I give Jacobs the edge in power here. Canelo has never tasted the canvas that I am aware of while Jacobs has been down at least three times but lately has shown a much different demeanor and much stronger chin.

What should happen?
In all honesty these are two very skilled boxers and it should be a technical match from start to finish. Basically we are in for a chessmatch in which both fighters respect each others power and are unwilling to take any big risk and get caught with something. This may be a case in which the match is so even the rounds will automatically go to the aggressor for making the fight happen. I think most people are expecting a technical boxing match in which Canelo comes out on top.

Result: Canelo UD12

What could happen?
In this really anything could happen. We have seen a different Jacobs when he is fighting an elite fighter. Focused, calculating, and willing to engage and get hit to land a combination. He could very well be too big, too fast, and too powerful for Canelo and could wear him down overtime. With Jacobs superior punching power he could stop Canelo late or even outbox him soundly.

Result: Jacobs late KO or UD12

What I think will happen?
I am torn in this one. I really like Jacobs as a person and a fighter. I want to see him beat Canelo but in order to do that he is going to have to stop him as I do not see him winning a decision in a close fight. If he boxes well and lands combinations he could frustrate Canelo who likes to fight in spurts and at a slow pace. He has to keep a fast pace and not let Canelo rest. Jacobs will likely come in much heavier against Canelo like he did with Golovkin, which could give him an edge. However, as much as I want to see Jacobs stop Canelo I have to go with logic and reason. That tells me this will be a chessmatch and Canelo will eek out a decision.

Result: Canelo 12UD

Crawford vs Khan: Predictions

             On Saturday April 20th Terence Crawford takes on Amir Khan with his welterweight title on the line. This looks to be a solid matchup between Crawford, a highly skilled boxer puncher who can seemingly do it all and Khan, with lightning fast hands and good power to back it up. I personally cannot wait for this fight as I think it will be a good one. Terence Crawford is one of my favorite current fighters and he has proven himself to be one of the best in boxing right now. Can Khan dethrone Crawford and re-establish himself as an elite or will Crawford put Khan down and out virtually ending his career? This remains to be seen.

What should happen?
Crawford will likely have some trouble in the early going with Khans speed and possibly even his power. Khan is also very mobile so Crawford may have to track him down in the early going and try to catch Khan while he is punching. Crawford may take a backseat and allow Khan to be the aggressor in order to counter his shots, and Crawford has proven to be a deadly counter puncher. Given that Khan had trouble in his last fight with Samuel Vargas, even being put on the canvas, its hard to see how Khan could win this barring him catching Crawford early, and Crawford has a tendency to start slow. Crawford should win this matchup in the mid to late part of the fight.

Result: Crawford by KO

What could happen?
Khan could certainly surprise us all and use his speed and mobility to outpoint Crawford, assuming Crawford cannot adjust, and he has shown a remarkable ability to adjust during a fight. That being said Khan is a basic fighter with good speed and power, but his mobility could save him this fight. If he gets in and gets out quickly he could rack up points and frustrate Crawford.

Result: Khan 12UD

What I think will happen?
I am going with Crawford. I think Crawford will take his time and methodically break Khan down and draw him into his fight, either by baiting him so he can counter or drawing him into a firefight where Crawford will catch him. Being that Crawford can punch its easy to see him winning as soon as he nails Khan with a good shot, pretty much ending Khans career as a serious contender. Khans last fight against Vargas, he looked impressive in spots, and in other spots he looked vulnerable. Vargas was not only able to easily catch Khan on multiple occasions, he was able to put Khan down. If Crawford, or should I say when, catches Khan, its over. I do not see this going the distance, I see Crawford by mid to late fight KO.

Result: Crawford KO6