Terence Crawford could defy the odds once again when he faces Canelo Alvarez later this year.
The 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska will bid to become an undisputed champion in a third weight class when he locks horns with the Mexican superstar on Saturday September 13 in Las Vegas.
‘Bud’ has already conquered the super-lightweight and welterweight divisions, becoming the first fighter in boxing history to accomplish this feat within the ‘four belt era’.
He made the move up to 154lbs last August to become a four-division world champion, dethroning WBA super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov, albeit in an underwhelming performance from the American.
One man who has shared his thoughts on the upcoming mega-fight is WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis, revealing to the media that he believes ‘Bud’ is only going ahead with the fight for financial gain.
“Crawford needs the money.
“I’m telling you … That’s why he says he don’t like me, cause I speak real s**t.”
The 30-year-old from Baltimore was then asked if he believes Crawford has what it takes to defeat Canelo, who will be the naturally bigger man on fight night.
“I ain’t trying to convince y’all that he can beat Canelo! He’s a good fighter, but… Bro, I would say smaller fighters are always better than bigger fighters cause they know how to move and things like that.”
Crawford will become the first male fighter in the history of boxing to become a three-weight undisputed champion should he prevail in September, but is faced with unquestionably the toughest test of his stellar career when he steps into the ring with the Mexican icon who has been a dominant force at 168lbs in recent years.
