Terence Crawford has plenty of capability at any level of world championship boxing in or around his natural weight, it will be tested shortly.
‘Bud’ Crawford wouldn’t be taking on such a challenge next up if he didn’t think he could pull it off.
Terence Crawford is one of the best fighters of these times and he is a hard man to stop when he is focused.
He is the underdog against Canelo Alvarez on September 13th but is a live dog in the fight for some.
10 Reasons How People Are Underestimating Crawford Against Canelo
On some things that Crawford has in his locker that maybe some are not aware of for the fight:
- Strength for His Size: Crawford’s compact power often surprises, delivering knockout force despite his lighter frame.
- Reach Advantage: We touched on this earlier, but his 74-inch reach outstrips Canelo’s 70.5 inches, giving him unexpected distance control.
- Footwork Agility: Crawford’s quick, precise movement can outmaneuver Canelo’s heavier stance.
- Switch-Hitting Mastery: His seamless transitions between stances confuse opponents more than anticipated.
- Mental Toughness: Crawford’s calm under pressure often goes unnoticed, outlasting Canelo’s intensity.
- Counterpunching Precision: His ability to land crisp counters catches bigger fighters off guard.
- Endurance: Crawford’s stamina holds up late, challenging Canelo’s late-round dominance.
- Ring IQ: His strategic adaptability is underestimated against Canelo’s tactical experience.
- Defensive Skill: Crawford’s elusive head movement can neutralize Canelo’s power shots.
- Chin Durability: His resilience to heavy hits is often overlooked in matchup discussions.
The above are just some of the tools in the tool belt of Crawford.
A man who has a wealth of weapons in his arsenal if he needs to call upon them at any time.
It all depends on who starts fastest and gets the jab going and establishes who’s game plan quickest over the other.
Anything can happen in top flight world championship boxing.
Don’t blink.
