Mbilli is a nightmare stylistic fit for Canelo at this stage of his career. Canelo is not ancient, but the fighter who walked Gennadiy Golovkin down in their 2018 rematch is gone. At 28, he had the reflexes, counterpunching sharpness and physical vitality to stand in the pocket with an elite pressure fighter.
Eight years later, Canelo operates at a much slower pace and needs longer recovery periods between attacks. He normally conserves energy by holding his ground, making small defensive movements and waiting for opportunities to land hard single counters. That approach gives Mbilli exactly what he wants.
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