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‘Against all odds’ – Terence Crawford highlights ‘greatest attribute’ that will help him beat Canelo Alvarez
Terence Crawford believes he has all the right attributes to pull off a monumental upset win against Canelo Alvarez. The boxing titans are reportedly finalising a deal for a fight on Mexican Independence Day weekend (September 15) in Las Vegas. GETTYCrawford and Canelo are reportedly close to agreeing terms[/caption] According to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger, Crawford will climb two weight classes to fight Canelo at his natural home of super middleweight without a rehydration clause. Most experts expected there to be some kind of contractual agreement to limit the amount of weight Canelo put on between the weigh-in and fight day given the size disparity between them. Crawford is the much smaller man having only recently moved up to super welterweight (154lbs) following stints at lightweight (135lbs), super lightweight (140lbs) and welterweight (147lbs). Meanwhile, Canelo has competed as high as light-heavyweight (175lbs) during his illustrious career. But Crawford’s trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre insists this won’t be the case, even going as far as to suggest that they didn’t want one. The confidence is admirable but not unfounded. Crawford is a generational great and one of only three boxers alongside Oleksandr Usyk and Naoya Inoue to become a two-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era. If anyone can overcome the odds it is Crawford, who remains undefeated after 41 professional fights. The Omaha puncher is one of the most complete boxers there is and has elite ring IQ, which he insists will win him the fight. “Man, we’re going to see come fight time what my advantage is,” he told Boxing Scene. Crawford is the WBA and WBO ‘interim’ super welterweight championMark Robinson/Matchroom “I’m the type of guy who likes to feel my fighters out and adjust to what they’re doing. “I think that’s my greatest attribute, to be able to figure out every opponent I’ve faced thus far. “I’m looking to do the same come fight time when the Canelo fight happens… “People say, ‘You’re too small’ or ‘You’re outmatched’ or ‘You don’t belong in the ring with these types of fighters.’ “That’s when great fighters perform their best… “I’m going to feel great [at 168lbs]. I don’t need to worry about the weight. I know I’m going to feel great. “I’ve got a lot of things to prepare on. That’s part of boxing – [meeting] milestones you’ve got to hit.” Follow talkBOXING on social media talkBOXING is now on Twitter and Facebook. Follow us on social media for big breaking boxing news, exclusive interviews and the best bits from our talkBOXING YouTube show. Like our Facebook page HERE Follow us on Twitter HERE Sign up for our WhatsApp channel HERE
Terence Crawford believes he has all the right attributes to pull off a monumental upset win against Canelo Alvarez.
The boxing titans are reportedly finalising a deal for a fight on Mexican Independence Day weekend (September 15) in Las Vegas.
According to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger, Crawford will climb two weight classes to fight Canelo at his natural home of super middleweight without a rehydration clause.
Most experts expected there to be some kind of contractual agreement to limit the amount of weight Canelo put on between the weigh-in and fight day given the size disparity between them.
Crawford is the much smaller man having only recently moved up to super welterweight (154lbs) following stints at lightweight (135lbs), super lightweight (140lbs) and welterweight (147lbs).
Meanwhile, Canelo has competed as high as light-heavyweight (175lbs) during his illustrious career.
But Crawford’s trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre insists this won’t be the case, even going as far as to suggest that they didn’t want one.
The confidence is admirable but not unfounded.
Crawford is a generational great and one of only three boxers alongside Oleksandr Usyk and Naoya Inoue to become a two-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era.
If anyone can overcome the odds it is Crawford, who remains undefeated after 41 professional fights.
The Omaha puncher is one of the most complete boxers there is and has elite ring IQ, which he insists will win him the fight.
“Man, we’re going to see come fight time what my advantage is,” he told Boxing Scene.
“I’m the type of guy who likes to feel my fighters out and adjust to what they’re doing.
“I think that’s my greatest attribute, to be able to figure out every opponent I’ve faced thus far.
“I’m looking to do the same come fight time when the Canelo fight happens…
“People say, ‘You’re too small’ or ‘You’re outmatched’ or ‘You don’t belong in the ring with these types of fighters.’
“That’s when great fighters perform their best…
“I’m going to feel great [at 168lbs]. I don’t need to worry about the weight. I know I’m going to feel great.
“I’ve got a lot of things to prepare on. That’s part of boxing – [meeting] milestones you’ve got to hit.”
