Boxing has been buzzing with talk of a super fight – Terence Crawford versus Canelo Alvarez. But there’s a catch! Canelo fights at a much higher weight class, in the super middleweight division to be specific. Crawford, the current welterweight king, would have to step up three divisions just to reach Canelo. Is he up for the challenge? Apparently, absolutely.
Crawford’s got his sights set on Canelo, but first, he’s facing a tough fight in August at light-middleweight against Israil Madrimov. Will this be a stepping stone to Canelo or a stumbling block? Boxing legends like James Toney and Tim Bradley are convinced Crawford is unbeatable. But can he defy the odds and conquer a whole new weight class and then subsequent weight classes to eventually take on Canelo?
So, Crawford’s got a fight to deal with first. But according to boxing legend Tim Bradley, this is just a warm-up act for the main event – Crawford versus Canelo. Bradley recently sang Crawford’s praises, highlighting his insane training regimen. He bragged about Crawford doing “15 four-minute rounds. Twelve with Shakur, three with Shakur’s cousin. Four-minute rounds, 30 seconds rest.” That’s some serious dedication!
Bradley doesn’t just see Crawford winning against Madrimov, he predicts a dominant performance: “He’s going to crush this dude, Madrimov. He’s going to crush him.” Strong words! But Bradley doesn’t stop there. He claims credit for recognizing Crawford’s talent early on, saying, “I’m the one that put him on notes. I was the first one to recognize him.” Whether that’s true or not, there’s no doubt James Toney too believes in Crawford’s potential.
And that potential, according to Bradley, translates to beating anyone. When asked about Crawford’s chances of victory against Canelo, Toney didn’t mince words. “Yup, by KO,” he said. Bradley also echoed a similar sentiment and said, “Crawford beats anybody he steps in the ring with. Anybody.” He emphasizes that Crawford isn’t afraid to go the distance, but ultimately declares, “No one beats him. No one beats Terence Crawford.” Those are some bold statements!
Crawford craves a Canelo clash
While Canelo’s reasons for leaving his old promoter (PBC) remain a mystery, one thing is clear: Terence Crawford is chomping at the bit for a fight! Crawford shut down speculation that Canelo left to avoid him or David Benavidez. But there’s no mistaking his own hunger. “Me and Canelo have never talked about fighting,” Crawford admitted.
But then he dropped the mic: “Yeah, that’s a fight I would take in a heartbeat, and I would look forward to taking it. But, no, I don’t think he moved because of Terence Crawford or Benavidez.” Will Canelo answer the call? Only time will tell, but Crawford seems more than ready to throw down.
