Miguel Canto

[Sweet Pea]

Who's seen him fight, and if so what did you think of him? Today I've re-watched the Locche/Fuji fight and come to the conclusion that Canto reminds me of a smaller, more mobile version of Locche. Great slips and counters with a similar style, just a lot more movement in his arsenal. Both defensive and counter-punching savants though.

People think guys like Mayweather and Toney were impressive in the pocket off the shoulder roll, they need to watch Locche. Canto's as impressive a pure boxer as I've ever seen, given his short stature, reach disadvantage, and lack of any power whatsoever, even for a Flyweight. Amazing what he could do based on technical boxing skills and slickness.

[teeto]

Originally Posted by Sweet Pea

Who's seen him fight, and if so what did you think of him? Today I've re-watched the Locche/Fuji fight and come to the conclusion that Canto reminds me of a smaller, more mobile version of Locche. Great slips and counters with a similar style, just a lot more movement in his arsenal. Both defensive and counter-punching savants though.

People think guys like Mayweather and Toney were impressive in the pocket off the shoulder roll, they need to watch Locche. Canto's as impressive a pure boxer as I've ever seen, given his short stature, reach disadvantage, and lack of any power whatsoever, even for a Flyweight. Amazing what he could do based on technical boxing skills and slickness.

Ive never seen Canto, but from what ive read, quite a bit, he makes my top 5 flyweight list. How bad's that??!!! Ranking a guy in my top 5 that ive neer seen footage of! I need to sort it out! Seriously though, ive been wanting to see him for a while, havent made the best of efforts to be honest though.

On the subject of Locche, i think he might be the best defensive pocket man ever, reflexes and upper body movement were so reliable for him, but what i noticed was how well he blocks a body shot, seems to deflect every one.

[Sweet Pea]

Originally Posted by teeto

Ive never seen Canto, but from what ive read, quite a bit, he makes my top 5 flyweight list. How bad's that??!!! Ranking a guy in my top 5 that ive neer seen footage of! I need to sort it out! Seriously though, ive been wanting to see him for a while, havent made the best of efforts to be honest though.

On the subject of Locche, i think he might be the best defensive pocket man ever, reflexes and upper body movement were so reliable for him, but what i noticed was how well he blocks a body shot, seems to deflect every one.

Locche's fight with Fuji is about as one-sided and impressive a pure boxing display as you're likely to see. I may have counted one or two flush shots landed from Fuji the entire bout, neither of which had any effect whatsoever. Locche's ability to slip and counter under and over Fuji's shots was brilliant to watch. Just excellent in close range and in the pocket was Locche.

Canto, as I said, was like a more mobile version of Locche, probably even better overall. Hard to believe I know.

Problem is there's very little footage to post of him, but here you go:

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Also, the entire Locche/Fuji fight is up on Youtube if anyone hasn't seen it.

[brooklyn1550]

I bought a few fights of Canto earlier this year. Just a masterful boxer. Easily one of the best defensive fighters I've seen with beautiful punches and combinations.

[teeto]

Thanks for the footage Sweet Pea!

[acb_]

Thats cool footage to see. He has one hell of a fluid left hook that he unloads after rolling under punches.

[CJLightweight]

how does he fare against the other top flyweights? villa, wilde, wolgast, ramos? haven't seen him but from what i read he is definitely top 5

[acb_]

Originally Posted by CJLightweight

how does he fare against the other top flyweights? villa, wilde, wolgast, ramos? haven't seen him but from what i read he is definitely top 5

Too much for Villa and Wilde. Not sure about the others.