The city of Las Vegas will be the scene of one of the most anticipated fights of the year: Terence Crawford and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will face each other on September 12 in a clash between undisputed champions that promises to go down in the history of modern boxing. Despite the fact that Canelo is the favorite, there are some experts who trust in the talent of Bud, despite the weight difference.
Although Canelo is the favorite, Crawford is the undisputed champion in three divisions, so more than a fight, it is a fight for legacy. Some, like former boxer Tim Bradley, believe that Bud’s style will be difficult to decipher for Canelo, who made it clear that he struggles against slippery opponents in his last fight against William Scull.
“I’m just saying Canelo couldn’t handle that chicken (William Scull) he was up against. How the hell do you think he’s going to catch Crawford?” said Tim Bradley in an interview with KO Artist Sports, adding that Bud could exploit the Mexican’s weaknesses: “He’s one of the best and most skillful fighters in boxing.”
Crawford knows how to hurt Canelo
Canelo arrives as the undisputed super middleweight champion, while Crawford, considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, will take on the challenge of moving up two divisions to face the Mexican. The American has left nothing to chance: he closely followed Alvarez’s last victory, a unanimous decision win over William Scull in Saudi Arabia, and has already begun to shape his strategy.
“Canelo didn’t drop the level, it was the merit of the style they presented to him,” Crawford told FightHub TV, recognizing that the Cuban’s mobility and defense complicated the champion.
Crawford plans to impose his rhythm with intelligence, movement and ring control. His ability to adapt and switch guards makes him a real threat.
Although Crawford is likely to be strategic, Boxing News 24 quoted Frank Stea, manager of the Top Rank gym, who predicted that Bud has the ability to knock out Canelo.
“It’s time for Bud to step up. I like Crawford by knockout. I think he has the ability to overwhelm Canelo and force him to surrender, maybe in the corner, or even stop him, maybe even surprise us,” Frank Stea said.
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