The anticipation for the September 13 fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez is at an all-time high and as the date approaches, the pressure is mounting for both boxers. The undisputed super middleweight title bout has generated both excitement and criticism, especially for Crawford’s decision to move up two weight classes. While some see it as a quest for a big payday that could bring him closer to retirement, his followers and boxing pundits such as Rick Glaser are convinced that his motivation is to cement his legacy.
Crawford’s great preparation
Glaser, a renowned boxing insider, has shared key updates on Crawford’s preparation, revealing that the boxer is preparing like never before. “He’s getting ready for Canelo like no other fight he’s ever had,” Glaser said in a post on X.
Despite his confidence in victory, Crawford has remained humble and low-key, not bragging about his intentions. Glaser also dismissed the idea that Crawford will step into the ring just to “survive,” as many believe Jermell Charlo did in his fight against Canelo, assuring that this “is not the case.”
Tim Bradley joins in the praise for Crawford
In the same vein, former two-weight champion and analyst Tim Bradley has praised Crawford’s mentality, who many believe can hand Canelo the third defeat of his career
In a television appearance alongside Canelo, Crawford was direct about his intentions, stating: “I can’t imagine thinking about being defeated. That’s not something I think about. I never like to think about losing”. This attitude and work ethic, according to Glaser, not only drives him, but also inspires other fighters, underscoring the seriousness with which he takes this crucial showdown.
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