A lot has been made about weight and size going into next month’s super fight between Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
Alvarez is the champion at super-middleweight and for good reason, he has earned his spot, although he’s coming off not a great fight last time out.
Some have suggested Canelo doesn’t punch as hard at super-middleweight as he did at middleweight as well.
Crawford is naturally a welterweight in recent years and was originally a lightweight world champion.
So it is a big ask, that’s why he is such an underdog.
Size Doesn’t Win Fights But Is It A Step Too Far For Crawford Moving Up To Fight Canelo? 5 Reasons Maybe It Is Not
But maybe he can pull it off — here’s five reasons why he can:
Crawford’s Adaptability and Skill Superiority: Terence Crawford’s elite boxing IQ and switch-hitting could outmaneuver Canelo with precise, tactical strikes.
Physical Attributes Neutralize Size Gap: Crawford’s bulked-up frame and reach advantage make the 21-pound jump manageable.
Canelo’s Potential Decline in Prime: At 35, Canelo’s fading stamina may give Crawford an edge in later rounds.
Proven Success of Smaller Fighters Against Canelo: Smaller, agile fighters like Bivol have beaten Canelo, favoring Crawford’s style.
Less Wear and Tear for Crawford: With fewer fights and no knockdowns, Crawford’s durability could outlast Canelo’s experience.
Alas, we will see soon enough on Netflix on September 13th.
Crawford has had some things to say to people writing him off ahead of the fight.
Don’t forget Naoya Inoue of Japan fights that weekend as well no the Sunday on the 14th.
Good times ahead, roll on.
