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I thought Jacobs won but tbh I wasn't impressed with either boxer, I don't think either deserves a crack at Canelo.
In fact Canelo said he wanted to fight in the UK back in early 2020 but turned down a fight at Anfield against Callum Smith - preferring to wait until later in the year where he gave Smith, who found it hard to still make 168lbs, 30 days notice to train and relocate to the US for their fight on December 19th in San Antonio.
If Canelo is really interested in fighting in the UK then I hope he gives Smith the possibility of revenge in a rematch at 175lbs rather than fighting Ryder at 168.
I thought Jacobs won but tbh I wasn't impressed with either boxer, I don't think either deserves a crack at Canelo.
In fact Canelo said he wanted to fight in the UK back in early 2020 but turned down a fight at Anfield against Callum Smith - preferring to wait until later in the year where he gave Smith, who found it hard to still make 168lbs, 30 days notice to train and relocate to the US for their fight on December 19th in San Antonio.
If Canelo is really interested in fighting in the UK then I hope he gives Smith the possibility of revenge in a rematch at 175lbs rather than fighting Ryder at 168.
I had it close for Jacobs, but in truth it would’ve been a lackluster win. He didn’t seem to have it today.