When it comes to a potential clash between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, the usual checkboxes—weight, skill, belts, and high-stakes—are all in play. Initially, most leaned toward Canelo, citing his natural size advantage and pedigree at 168. Meanwhile, Terence Crawford, despite his pound-for-pound brilliance was doubted by many simply because of the two-division leap. But that narrative has done a full 180, and it’s largely thanks to what went down on May 3rd against William Scull. Sure, Canelo added another successful title defense to his résumé. Two-time undisputed champion? Check. But fans walked away less impressed with the belts and more stunned at the lack of action.
In a 12-round snoozefest that saw Canelo land just 152 punches to Scull’s 293, the two combined for a record-breaking low of 445 punches—setting a CompuBox record for the fewest ever in a full-length title fight. That stat, along with the $80 million payday Canelo walked away with, had fans questioning everything, especially how a passive performance like that could justify shutting down Bud Crawford’s chances. And yet, here we are, with Team Canelo now mocking the idea that Bud could compete at 168. How, you ask?
Terence Crawford on collision course with Canelo Alvarez
A fresh update rolled in just hours ago via Elie Seckbach of ESNews, featuring Canelo Álvarez’s longtime coach, Eddy Reynoso. The conversation kicked off on a warm note, with Seckbach wishing Reynoso’s father a happy birthday before steering things toward far more explosive territory—Canelo’s September 12 showdown with Terence Crawford. When asked for a prediction, Reynoso didn’t mince words. In Spanish, he said confidently, “Whatever round—they’re going to win by knockout.”
Seckbach, clearly intrigued, pressed on. “Crawford is a good fighter but Canelo is the best,” he floated, testing Reynoso’s conviction. Again, the coach doubled down. When asked which specific round fans could expect the KO, Reynoso stayed cagey but firm: “Crawford’s a great fighter. But that day, he’s facing Canelo.” Translation? Greatness meets a wall. Reynoso clearly believes that no matter what the 41-0 boxer brings, it won’t be enough to topple the Mexican powerhouse.
But here’s where the narrative thickens. Ring rust is no myth. Just ask Ryan Garcia, who blamed it heavily for his upset loss to Rolando Romero. And Crawford? He hasn’t been in the ring since a 12-round unanimous decision win over Israel Madrimov last year. That means when Bud walks into Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, he better come sharp, because he’s not just facing a fighter—he’s facing a legacy machine with every belt at 168 pounds on the line.
And the 34-year-old knows it, too. After calling his May 3rd fight against William Scull “boring” himself, he admitted, “I hope September comes in another kind of fight.” With criticism over his slow-paced performance still fresh and $80 million richer, Canelo will likely fight with something to prove. Add in an unbeaten Crawford looking to shake up the entire super middleweight landscape, and we’ve got fireworks loading. Yet, not everyone in the boxing world sees it the same.
Terence Crawford’s chess match victory in the ring
A reporter from The Mayweather Channel recently spotlighted the growing wave of confidence surrounding Terence Crawford’s chances against Canelo Alvarez. Enters Jeff Mayweather. Jeff said, before cautioning that the Southpaw from Omaha can’t simply try to brawl. “He’s going to have to go,” he warned, “not toe-to-toe.”
Jeff believed that Terence Crawford would need to replicate some elements of what William Scull did in the ring, not necessarily the pace, but the avoidance. In Jeff’s words, walking away with his hand raised will require surgical precision, not slugfest bravado.
Adding weight to that take is Derek “Bozy” Ennis, father and trainer of welterweight star Jaron Ennis. Speaking with YSM Sports Media, Bozy expressed real belief in Terence Crawford’s ability to frustrate Canelo. “With Canelo, he gets frustrated if he can’t touch you, you know what I mean,” he said. “Terence can box, Terence can move, Terence can punch.” According to Bozy, “Terence from the streets man, he knows that to do.” That blend of finesse and grit might just be the winning formula against a fighter like Canelo.
As the September 12 mega-fight in Las Vegas approaches, anticipation continues to build. This matchup has been the stuff of barbershop debates and Twitter wars for years. And now it’s finally happening. So who’s your pick in this high-stakes showdown? Crawford or Canelo?
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