In today’s boxing world, few names generate as much debate as Terence Crawford and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Both are considered among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world and now that the Canelo vs Crawford fight is just days away, it is impossible not to compare it with the statistics and records of Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford
While Canelo has been dominating in different categories for more than 15 years and facing the biggest names in boxing, Crawford has earned his place in the elite thanks to his technical style, his punching power and a record that remains impeccable. But how do Canelo Alvarez and Terence Bud’s numbers really compare?
Terence Crawford’s current record
Terence Crawford has a record of 41 wins (31 of them by KO), 0 losses and 0 draws, meaning that ‘Bud’ Crawford has never lost a fight and has finished more than 75% of his fights before the final bell. Crawford is 1.73 meters tall and has fought in the lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight and super welterweight divisions
In addition, Crawford has been a world champion in three different divisions (lightweight, super lightweight and welterweight) and is recognised as one of the few undisputed champions in two categories. Crawford’s style combines patience, precision and power, making him an almost impossible opponent to decipher.
What is Canelo Alvarez’s record?
Canelo Alvarez has a record of 61 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws and 39 knockouts. The Mexican boxer has one of the longest and most successful careers in the history of Mexican boxing
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has been a champion in four different divisions (super welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight) and became the undisputed super middleweight champion, a feat that no other Mexican had achieved. Throughout his career he has faced some of the toughest opponents of his generation, such as Floyd Mayweather Jr, Gennady Golovkin, Miguel Cotto, Sergey Kovalev and Dmitry Bivol.
Who is better: Terence Crawford or Canelo Alvarez?
For many, Canelo Alvarez is better than Terence Crawford, as the Mexican champion has a longer career and a list of top-level opponents, something that many consider more valuable than Crawford’s unbeaten record. In addition, his ability to move up and down in weight to face champions in different divisions places him in a historic place in world boxing
Although for other specialists in the box, Crawford is better than Canelo Alvarez, as the American boxer has the advantage of boasting an undefeated record and has had absolute dominance in every category where he has fought. His technical style and adaptability make him an almost perfect boxer. So this Saturday, September 13, it will be known who is better, Canelo Alvarez or Terence Crawford.
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