Lineal doesn't mean crap. Stevenson is lineal at LHW. But since he fights nobodies, we only care about Kovalev v. Ward.
IMO, belts don't mean much either, although its funny how Canhellno dropped his belt to avoid a mandatory -- and made up some story about how he was continuing to negotiate a GGG fight
HOWEVER, $$$$ does mean a lot. And yes, for that reason, Canelo has strong leverage.
I'm hoping that reputation in the minds of the boxing public matters too. If it does, then Team Canelo will be forced to fight GGG, THE MAN at 160 (assuming he beats Jacobs). If it doesn't, than Im sure they will keep ducking GGG.
IMO, belts don't mean much either, although its funny how Canhellno dropped his belt to avoid a mandatory -- and made up some story about how he was continuing to negotiate a GGG fight
HOWEVER, $$$$ does mean a lot. And yes, for that reason, Canelo has strong leverage.
I'm hoping that reputation in the minds of the boxing public matters too. If it does, then Team Canelo will be forced to fight GGG, THE MAN at 160 (assuming he beats Jacobs). If it doesn't, than Im sure they will keep ducking GGG.
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