The long-awaited fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford has sparked debate, not only because of the great legacy of the Mexican champion, but also because of the obvious physical contrast between the two. A few days ago, Bud Crawford showed off his well-worked physique and some boxing specialists questioned Saul Alvarez’s victory over the American fighter.
We are facing a training session between two of the best pound-for-pound fighters of the moment, where one (Crawford) will move up two divisions, while the other (Canelo) will defend his dominance in a weight class he is already familiar with. The Canelo vs Crawford clash is shaping up to be a true study of styles, speed versus strength and size versus technique.
Terence Crawford: Weight, height and reach
Terence Crawford stands out for his elegant technique and extraordinary ring control, supported by his reach advantage, which allows him to control the distance with surgical precision. Crawford’s record is 41 wins (31 of them by KO), 0 losses and 0 draws, which is why Terence Crawford is undefeated
- Crawford height: 173 cm (5 feet 8 inches)
- Crawford’s reach: 188 cm
- Crawford’s recent weight: He was recorded at 69 kg (153 pounds) for his last fight.
Terence Crawford weighed 153 pounds approximately in his last fight, but in the Canelo vs Crawford weigh-in he will have to weigh between 154 to 168 pounds to be able to step into the ring
Canelo Alvarez: Weight, height and reach
Despite the fact that Canelo Alvarez has a shorter build, the Guadalajara champion makes up for it with power, solidity in his guard and a strong ability to hit the body.
- Canelo Alvarez height: 172 cm
- Canelo Alvarez’s reach: 179 cm
- Canelo Alvarez’s recent weight: 75.8 kg (167 lbs) this is what he weighed in his fight against William Scull
What is the weight difference between Canelo and Crawford?
The weigh-in for Canelo vs. Crawford will take place on September 12 in Las Vegas, a day before the big fight. However, with the weights they recorded in their last fights, the estimated weight difference between Canelo and Crawford is 13 pounds, or six kilograms.
In what category will the Canelo vs. Crawford fight be?
The fight between Canelo and Crawford will take place in the super middleweight division, with a limit of 168 pounds (76.2 kg). This situation puts Crawford at a clear physical disadvantage, as he will be moving up two divisions from his usual weight (154 lb), so Saul Alvarez is a slight favorite in this fight.
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