Joe Rogan Makes Bold Claim Over Canelo Alvarez’s Loss to “Smart” Floyd Mayweather: “Oh, He Learned!”

In the realm of boxing, there are very few events that capture the attention of the entire world quite like a highly anticipated ‘super fight.’ One such historic clash was unveiled on September 14, 2013, when Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Canelo Álvarez stepped into the ring for an electrifying showdown dubbed “The One.” When the dust settled, Mayweather emerged victorious, securing a hard-fought majority decision in what was a 12-round ‘battle of Greats.’

Over the years, many boxing and MMA icons have given their two cents on the bout. At times, UFC commentator Joe Rogan has also chimed in with his unique remarks on the duo. Recently, Canelo became the center of a captivating discussion on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” a platform known for celebrating the stories of exceptional fighters.

Joe Rogan sheds light on the ‘strategic genius’ of Floyd Mayweather

In episode #1998 of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, renowned UFC commentator Joe Rogan took a moment to praise Canelo Alvarez for his remarkable growth and improved head movement. The conversation, featuring stand-up comic Ali Siddiq, delved into the nuances of professional boxing and the evolution of the Mexican boxing sensation.

Discussing the caliber of boxing skill, Rogan differentiated between different levels of excellence, emphasizing the awe-inspiring nature of high-level professional talent, saying, “There’s good and then there’s professional good, right? And then, there’s high-level professional good… High-level professional good is fu**ing scary if it’s boxing…”

The 55-year-old then turned his attention to Canelo Alvarez, recalling his pivotal bout against Mayweather. Despite acknowledging Canelo’s physicality as a “big a** dude,” Rogan highlighted Mayweather’s strategic approach to the fight, stating, “…but he[Floyd] was very smart with that Canelo fight. He made Canelo drop down to like 152…Canelo really had to drain himself to get down there…”

Rogan lauds Canelo Alvarez’s ‘evolution’ a decade after his loss to Mayweather

What’s more – Joe marveled at the evolution of Canelo’s skills in the years following his encounter with Mayweather. The UFC commentator further added, “Also, like you watch Canelo before Floyd and after Floyd, and you just go – ‘Oh, he learned!’” hinting at the Mexican’s awareness of his shortcomings, and his ability to upskill himself.

Notably, the UFC commentator highlighted the Mexican fighter’s remarkable head movement, describing it as “superb.” Rogan recounted witnessing Canelo’s recent fight and being in awe of his defensive abilities, exclaiming, “Oh my god!”

Siddiq chimed in, affirming Canelo’s stature and acknowledging his recent achievements. Rogan concurred – mentioning Canelo’s venture into the light heavyweight division, where he triumphed over Sergey Kovalev at 175 pounds. The commentator attributed Canelo’s versatility and adaptability to his willingness to adjust his weight for specific fights.

As boxing enthusiasts eagerly await Canelo’s next bout, his evolution as a fighter continues to captivate the attention of fans and commentators alike. With each fight, Canelo reaffirms his status as a force to be reckoned with in the realm of professional boxing.

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