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Canelo Alvarez Couldn’t Do What Conor McGregor, Logan Paul Did Against Floyd Mayweather

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Terence Crawford dethroned Canelo Alvarez and claimed the undisputed super middleweight crown, making history yet again.

With a sold-out Allegiant Stadium roaring and millions tuning in worldwide, ‘Bud’ proved why he belongs in the conversation for the greatest fighters of all time. But in the shadow of Crawford’s triumph, old wounds from Alvarez’s past are being reopened.

UFC veteran Chael Sonnen, never one to shy away from speaking his mind, recently reminded fans of a night in 2013 when Canelo Alvarez stepped into the ring with Floyd Mayweather and left with a painful lesson. But more importantly, he even came up short when compared to Conor McGregor and Logan Paul!

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Speaking in a recent video on his YouTube channel, Sonnen began by stating, “There’s not usually a time in boxing where a guy can have anything but a zero in his loss column and the guy can still get over. Not only was that not the case, Canelo was valued, just dollars and cents, at 10 times more valuable than Crawford. Oh, by the way, Crawford is the only one that showed up with an undefeated record.”

‘The Bad Guy’ then turned the spotlight on Canelo Alvarez’s most famous defeat. While he made a slip-up with the Mexican superstar’s age, as he was 23 at the time, Sonnen further stated in the video, “When Canelo at 21 years old, got in there with an aging Floyd Mayweather, I believe Floyd was 36 at the time, if I’m wrong he was 35. I watched it live. It’s just been so long ago, been 12 or 13 years. But he lost 10 rounds. Canelo didn’t just lose to Floyd, he lost 10 rounds. Conor McGregor won multiple rounds against Floyd. Logan Paul won lots of rounds against Floyd.”

In his eyes, “I just thought that would help put things in perspective.” Now, the facts matter here. Conor McGregor‘s bout against Mayweather in 2017 was a professional contest, one that went into the record books. The Irishman surprised experts by starting strong, even taking early rounds on some cards before Mayweather’s experience carried him to a tenth-round stoppage. Many observers at the time, including legends like George Foreman and Mike Tyson, praised McGregor for exceeding expectations.

Logan Paul‘s 2021 exhibition was a different story. With no official winner announced, the social media star’s “victory” came in simply surviving eight rounds. Yet the fact that he made it the distance, despite being outclassed statistically, was enough to shift public perception.

As for Canelo Alvarez? His 2013 fight was a masterclass in Mayweather’s defensive genius. Despite being the bigger, younger man, he landed only 22% of his punches. Mayweather’s accuracy and control left Alvarez looking out of ideas. Fans and media alike scored it overwhelmingly for ‘Money’, even if one judge controversially called it a draw.

So, what does it all mean? Perhaps that legacy in boxing is not just about belts and records. It’s also about moments, the kind fans remember long after the final bell. And on that score, Conor McGregor and Logan Paul may have walked away with something Canelo Alvarez never did: moral victories against Floyd Mayweather. However, it’s not just Alvarez’s past that is now under the lens. Because according to a legendary boxer, Alvarez’s performance against Crawford left a lot to be desired!

Alvarez gets blasted by Oscar De La Hoya for hitting “air” against Terence Crawford

Oscar De La Hoya did not hold back. The former champion, who once promoted Canelo Alvarez, made it clear he saw the outcome coming before the first bell rang. After Crawford’s unanimous decision win, De La Hoya fired off a blunt assessment on Instagram as he stated, “I predicted the Canelo-Crawford fight like a goddamn fortune teller. Canelo’s feet were cemented on the canvas and he was hitting air. What the f– was that?”

Crawford, moving up three divisions, not only matched Alvarez physically but outclassed him technically. As such, De La Hoya continued with, “He just played with Canelo.” The former promoter also dismissed any excuses about age, pointing out that Crawford is older than Alvarez.

For De La Hoya, this wasn’t about decline; it was about exposure. “The only real fighters he’s faced were [Floyd] Mayweather, [Dmitry] Bivol and Crawford and they all toyed with him,” he stated. In his eyes, Canelo Alvarez’s career has been built on hype and favorable matchmaking, not true greatness.

Adding extra sting, De La Hoya even claimed Floyd Mayweather bet $50,000 on Crawford to win, calling it further proof that insiders knew how lopsided this matchup would be. Legacy in combat sports is rarely about numbers alone. It’s about moments that defy expectation, performances that echo in memory.

McGregor and Paul, outsiders who shocked the world by simply lasting with Mayweather, created unforgettable moments. But for Canelo Alvarez, the moments that should have defined him are instead the ones critics now use to tear him down.

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Jake Paul Gains Rare Support From MMA Fans as Conor McGregor’s UFC Return Faces Backlash

Conor McGregor is stirring the pot once more!

After months of rumors, setbacks, and a toe injury that scrapped his UFC 303 comeback, the Irish icon is reigniting excitement around his long-anticipated return to the Octagon. The former two-division champion has been out of action since suffering a brutal leg break in his trilogy clash with Dustin Poirier back in July 2021. After nearly three years of hyping up a comeback, Conor McGregor has finally taken a concrete step toward making it happen. He has rejoined the UFC’s drug testing pool and has turned talk into a real possibility.

On Sunday, ‘Notorious’ amped up the excitement surrounding his return by sharing a video of himself drilling kicks. He gave fans a glimpse of the firepower he’s preparing to bring back to the Octagon. Conor McGregor’s comment section lit up after he posted his latest training video, with a wave of fans cheering on his long-awaited comeback. But not everyone was in his corner. Among the critics was none other than Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer who’s made a habit of throwing jabs at McGregor online.

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Paul, who’s been publicly campaigning for a fight with the UFC megastar for years, once again took the opportunity to mock the 37-year-old under the post. Despite his repeated callouts, McGregor has never entertained the idea of stepping into the ring with Paul. Still, that hasn’t stopped the social media provocateur from taking shots at MMA’s biggest name whenever the spotlight is shining. The 28-year-old reminded the former UFC dual-champion that it was time he called it quits and commented, “Bro, just give it up lol.” Jake Paul clearly believes it’s time for McGregor to hang up the gloves, but retirement doesn’t appear to be on the Irishman’s agenda anytime soon.

Redditors then took up the comment and shared the video of McGregor training on UFC’s subreddit. However, more than the video, it was Jake Paul’s reaction that caught the attention of many. Just hours before posting the training clip that ruffled Jake Paul’s feathers, ‘Mystic Mac’ made a headline-grabbing prediction about his future. McGregor boldly declared his intention to compete on the UFC’s White House card in July 2026, right after pulling off what many would consider an improbable political victory. But unfortunately, fans don’t quite agree with the sentiment.

Conor McGregor’s latest training video gets honest assessment from fans

If there’s one thing fans have come to expect from Conor McGregor—besides sharp suits and sharper trash talk—it’s his consistent stream of training videos on social media. For McGregor, training isn’t just a private grind—it’s a performance. This habit dates back years, but it’s become even more prominent during his periods of inactivity. Of course, not every post is met with applause, and this is exactly what has happened with his latest post. The fans have surprisingly taken the side of Jake Paul.

One of the fans pointed out how the 37-year-old McGregor looked nowhere close to his best and sarcastically commented, “What an incredible speed.” A fan shared another sarcastic jab suggesting McGregor looks sluggish and awkward, like how people often move in slow motion during dreams, and commented, “How I fight in my dreams..” There was a time when McGregor was known for his movement inside the Octagon. However, looking at his recent video, one user commented, “Looks like he’s stuck in the mud.”

One direct critique pointed out how the former dual champion doesn’t seem sharp or in sync like he used to. While “McCoker” might be a mocking nickname, the comment read, “McCoker seems slow and uncoordinated.” It has been quite a lot of time since Conor McGregor fought under the UFC banner. While he has been training for quite some time now, it seems he has yet to get back to full fitness, as pointed out by one of the fans: “He’s looking so slow.”

Jake Paul and McGregor have been trying to get into a fight with each other for quite some time now. While the fight is yet to happen, one fan feels McGregor might lose it and commented, “So slow and stiff but tbh I’d still favour him on Jake in a fight.” A nostalgic critique suggested that McGregor has declined and lost the fluidity and speed that defined his earlier career and commented, “Old Conor would be ashamed of that stiffness.” 

Overall, most of these comments reflect disappointment in how the Irishman appears in his training footage, especially compared to his prime. However, one just cannot rule out McGregor in a fight. But the big question is, will the Dubliner ever make a return to the Octagon?

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