Lennox Lewis noted tactics perfectly, called Canelo vs. Saunders ending

Ed Mulholland

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis famous a big alteration throughout Canelo vs. Saunders, which led to a shocking prediction.

“The Pugilist Specialist” watched on as Saunders gave a great account of himself till one change in ways brought about his downfall.

Saunders started ducking down from Canelo’s pictures as an alternative of backing away from them as prior. This state of affairs led to the Mexican celebrity understanding the Briton.

Canelo started including big uppercuts to his repertoire, alongside crushing physique pictures. Each labored to a tea and gave Saunders all kinds of issues.

Lewis gave his view as the published went out dwell on DAZN. Ultimately, he known as it completely.

He stated: “Saunders wants to remain behind the jab, transfer within the pocket rapidly, place his combos and get out. It’s a 22-foot ring.

“Physique pictures making the distinction for Canelo, however Saunders appears to be getting snug. The double jab was profitable for Saunders. However he appears to cease and never personal up.”

Lastly, the numerous sentence got here from Lewis across the eighth session.

“Saunders modified his stance from upright to a full crouch. The total crouch is healthier for Canelo to slide in an uppercut and catch Saunders. He wants to look at his stance.”

Minutes later, the combat was over as Saunders suffered huge facial harm from these stable uppercut bombs, which have been doubled and tripled in energy because of the downwards drive hitting the higher velocity of Canelo’s fists.

Saunders modified his stance from upright to a full crouch. The total crouch is healthier for Canelo to slide in an uppercut and catch Saunders. He wants to look at his stance🥊 #CaneloSaunders Canelovs

— Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) May 9, 2021

Heading to the hospital, Saunders misplaced his WBO super-middleweight title and any future probability of gaining a world title again till 2022.

CANELO EMULATING LENNOX LEWIS

Canelo has plans to face Caleb Plant subsequent to get the ultimate belt at 168. He then desires a Cinco de Mayo protection of the strap, probably in opposition to Gennadiy Golovkin in Might subsequent yr.

Placing all his straps on the road in opposition to his profession nemesis could be an announcement by Canelo – even when ‘GGG’ will probably be forty-plus by that point.

Ultimately, Canelo is seeking to transfer up as excessive as a cruiserweight. Even some – together with Mike Tyson, predicting a remaining run within the division as soon as dominated by Lewis.

On this type, you wouldn’t dare put it previous the pound-for-pound king.

Phil Jay is the Editor of WBN. An Auxiliary member of the Boxing Writers Affiliation of America since 2018. And a member of the Sports activities Journalists’ Affiliation. Observe on Twitter @PhilJWBN.