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Andy Lee: Canelo vs. Crawford Will Be One Of ‘Best Fights We Can Remember’

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One knowledgeable observer is sure that the next fight of the century will live up to the hype.
Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight championship against Terence Crawford on Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Netflix, a captivating — perhaps historic — matchup that could give a significant boost to the legacy of the winner.
Andy Lee, former middleweight champion and one of boxing’s best trainers, believes that the fighters’ skill sets will allow for the matchup to meet fans’ expectations.
“What a fight,” Lee told The Ring’s Louis Hart. “It’s very hard to pick a winner. No one really knows the skill and competitiveness and ringcraft of Crawford. You can say the same things about Canelo, but he has the size [advantage].
“I saw Crawford in New York when Hamzah [Sheeraz] fought [Edgar] Berlanga, and he doesn’t look too small anymore. He’s filled out a lot [and] looked quite big. It’s a great fight. They’re equally matched in skill.
“When you see how skillful both fighters are, the tricks they have and how they fight, it should be up there with the best fights we can remember.”
Crawford (40-0, 30 KOs), a two-division undisputed champion, had fought his previoius eight fights at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds before moving up to 154 pounds and defeating Israil Madrimov (10-2-1, 7 KOs) by unanimous decision in August of last year to become the WBA junior middleweight titleholder.
The 37-year-old from Nebraska had stopped 11 straight opponents before winning a close decision over Madrimov.
Arguably, the biggest question mark heading into Sept. 13 is how Crawford will handle jumping two more divisions to face a full-fledged 168-pounder in Alvarez. Lee believes that the weight will not hinder Crawford, who is a four-division beltholder.
“You’ll be stronger,” Lee said, referring to the effect of moving up in weight. “You’ll have more of everything. I don’t think it’s going to affect Crawford.”
Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs), who has also won titles in four divisions, is 11-0 with four knockouts at super middleweight. The 35-year-old from Mexico is coming off a unanimous decision victory over William Scull on May 3 in a less-than-compelling affair to become the undisputed super middleweight champion for a second time.
While Alvarez has shown signs of slowing down in his recent fights, Lee believes the challenge that Crawford presents will bring out the best in him.
“[Alvarez has a] great jab [and is] a skillful body puncher [and] counter puncher,” Lee said. “People are not giving him respect because of his last performance. Trust me, he’ll turn up and he’s a competitor, too.
“That’s the great thing about these guys, they’re winners. And I can’t wait to see that fight.”
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Terence Crawford doesn’t care what the odds say against Canelo: “We both

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Terence Crawford doesn’t care what the odds say against Canelo: “We both have a lot to lose”

Terence Crawford is not intimidated by the odds that place him as the underdog against Canelo Alvarez, and he assures that both have a lot at stake.

In recent days, bookmakers have placed Canelo Alvarez as the favorite in a possible matchup against Terence Crawford

The difference in weight, experience in higher divisions and the Mexican’s knockout power are factors that influence this perception. However, Crawford is unfazed by the numbers and keeps his confidence intact.

Crawford responds to predictions

In an interview with TMZ Sports, Crawford was clear:

I’ve been fighting bigger guys all my life

Terence Crawford

The undefeated American, with a record of 41-0, says there is no doubt in his mind that he can beat any opponent put in front of him, including Canelo

Of course I will beat him

Terence Crawford

Canelo vs. Crawford: A legacy duel

For Crawford, this fight is not just about money or fame. He considers it a legacy fight, an opportunity to establish himself as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time

It’s the biggest fight that can be made in boxing today

Terence Crawford

For his part, Canelo has avoided making forceful statements about the confrontation, limiting himself to a “no comment” when asked about it.

What’s at stake in Canelo vs. Crawford?

Both fighters have a lot to lose. Canelo, with more than 60 victories and multiple world titles, would risk his status as the face of boxing today. Crawford, on the other hand, would put his unbeaten record and reputation as one of the most technical and complete fighters in the sport on the line. “We both have a lot to lose,” said the American, making it clear that he does not underestimate the challenge.

The factor of size and power in Canelo vs. Crawford

One of the most repeated arguments by analysts is the physical difference between the two. Canelo has fought in higher weight classes and has shown a fearsome punching power. Crawford, however, insists that he is used to facing bigger opponents and that his technical skill and speed can make the difference.

When is the fight between Canelo and Crawford?

The highly anticipated fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez already has an official date: it will take place on September 13, 2025. The announcement has generated great excitement among boxing fans, who consider this fight to be one of the most important of the decade. Crawford has expressed his enthusiasm and commitment to offer an unforgettable show

Terence Crawford is not swayed by the predictions or the narrative of being the “underdog”. Confident in his preparation, technique and experience, he is ready to face Canelo Alvarez in what could be one of the most important fights of the decade. Meanwhile, the boxing world is eagerly awaiting this clash of titans to become a reality.

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‘Floyd Mayweather and…’ – Terence Crawford needs ‘hybrid’ tactics to

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‘Floyd Mayweather and…’ – Terence Crawford needs ‘hybrid’ tactics to beat Canelo Alvarez, claims American star

A hybrid approach of Floyd Mayweather and another former champion has been suggested for Terence Crawford in the Canelo Alvarez clash.

Much anticipation has followed the September 13th super-fight with athletes from all sports getting involved, including Leon Edwards, who backs ‘Bud’.

Crawford has never backed down from a challenge, and his undisputed welterweight run is proof enough.

While some are doubting the Mexican’s chances, Canelo has a wealth of experience in his deep resume against the best fighters in different generations to fall back on.

Keith Thurman provides the hybrid tactics that Terence Crawford needs to beat Canelo Alvarez

In analysing the contest, Keith Thurman has given an interesting piece of advice which is based on a former Alvarez opponent.

Speaking with FightHype, the charismatic American star gave a new perspective on the bout.

He said: “Canelo is going to be Canelo; all the variables rely on Crawford. I believe that his tactics and game plan, I hope he works behind that jab, works behind the feint.

“Almost like when Charlo got dropped after he got dropped, he never got dropped again. There is evidence that a nice mover, keeping your hands up, you cannot get hurt by Canelo.”

The Jermell Charlo fight saw the ‘Iron Man’ submit to the whims of the tank that is the undisputed super middleweight champion.

It was a performance that has left Charlo on the sidelines of boxing, having not returned since the 2023 loss, but Thurman believes you can take elements from that plan to make it a success.

He explained: “Now that was not the keys to victory, those were keys of survival… I would like to see a hybrid between Floyd’s tactics and Jermell’s tactics there.”

His comments were capped off by an adage he created when boxers compete against the 67-fight veteran.

“I say this all the time about Canelo, Canelo is not unbeatable, the question is, are you going to beat him?” he laughed.

Keith Thurman called out Terence Crawford after win against ‘flat footed’ Errol Spence Jr

‘One Time’ has always had an immense respect for his fellow American welterweight since their days around amateur tournaments.

But of course, after his legendary beatdown of Errol Spence Jr, the Floridian wanted his shot at the undisputed title.

He said: “I already said I’m next baby, they already know, you want to have great fights, you want to keep selling out, you want great PPVs, Thurman right here baby.

“Thurman has no fear, look, I ain’t flat-footed like that, Crawford is an amazing athlete, we grew up in the amateurs together, we did so much together, I salute that man.”

Of course, Thurman, and indeed no one else, had a chance to fight for the undisputed welterweight titles as the Omaha man moved up a division.

It was the Spence Jr performance and moving up in another weight class that prompted Oleksandr Usyk to call him the best in the world over him.

But he has to traverse the weights for a final time to become one of the greatest to compete in the sport.

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‘He’s a beast’ – Former Canelo Alvarez opponent would ‘bet’ on Terence Crawford in 50/50 fight

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Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford 

Canelo Alvarez has competed against some of the best fighters across weight divisions, including middleweight.

He has had some memorable fights in the division, including his trilogy against the now-retired Kazakh great Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin.

Now, a whole different puzzle at the weight above is posed by Terence Crawford in September, who dares to be great in a division two classes above his last bout.

Canelo may not be the same fighter who put on those high-paced performances against ‘GGG’ but he is not being counted out.

Former Canelo opponent Daniel Jacobs predicts close fight but edges towards Terence Crawford

Daniel Jacobs is torn between the two competitors after having shared the ring with the Mexican and having experienced Crawford in training for years.

But he has given the edge to Omaha’s favourite son.

He said: “(Crawford) He’s a dog, he’s a beast… Canelo obviously is self-explanatory, there is no need to go down the rabbit hole when it comes to him.

“But I do see this fight being a 50/50, but if I was a betting man, I would bet on Crawford, but also too you can’t count Canelo out, he would go in, assuming, as the favourite.”

Jacobs took the then-unified middleweight champion the distance but was beaten on the cards when it was all said and done.

He gave his expert view on how ‘Bud’ can approach the contest and achieve victory.

He explained: “Well, I can see in increments because Canelo, I have always said, is an amazing legendary fighter, but he fights in spurts.

“So sometimes it takes for the opponents to actually initiate him, giving the best. (Crawford may) Push the pressure, make Canelo fight, or play it safe and win on points.

Daniel Jacobs stopped once in 42 fights by an undefeated, unknown Russian technician

The ‘Miracle Man’ retired in 2024 after losing a unanimous decision to the son of boxing legend Shane Mosley.

His story was all the more incredible after being diagnosed with a rare bone cancer (osteosarcoma), beating it, and making a full recovery to return to the ring.

New York’s own left the ring with only five losses in a 42-fight career and only one stoppage in those defeats.

Undefeated former world champion Dmitry Pirog was unheard of outside of his native Russia and upset the American with a chopping right hand in the fifth round, to lay him out cold.

But due to a back injury, the Russian had to retire, but he remained undefeated with a 20-0 record and a world title to his name.

Crawford may have the dream end to his career if he can beat Alvarez, remain undefeated, and retire, which would be one of the great boxing feats of the modern era.

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When is Canelo vs Crawford? Date, fight time, undercard and how to watch

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Later this year, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will box Terence Crawford in one of the biggest commercial fights in years.

Mexican icon Canelo defends all the major super-middleweight titles in Las Vegas, where he faces arguable pound-for-pound No 1 Crawford at Allegiant Stadium – home of the Raiders NFL team.

The unbeaten Crawford is a four-division world champion, having gradually worked his way from lightweight up to super-welterweight, yet this 167lb clash with Canelo will see him make a further, stark jump in weight.

If he succeeds against Canelo (63-2-2, 39 knockouts), the 37-year-old American (41-0, 31 KOs) will become boxing’s first three-weight undisputed champion. Meanwhile, 34-year-old Canelo is also a multi-weight champion, who recently regained undisputed status at super-middleweight, his preferred division in recent years.

While this is a somewhat contrived showdown from a weight perspective, it is perhaps the biggest boxing match since Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao, 10 years ago – at least from the perspective of an American audience. It pits the face of boxing, in Canelo, against a man deemed by many as the finest boxer alive right now. Here’s all you need to know.

When is the fight?

Canelo vs Crawford will take place on Saturday 13 September at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Timings for the event have not yet been announced, but it’s likely that the main card will begin at 1am BST on Sunday (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Saturday), with main-event ring walks following at 4am BST on Sunday (8pm PT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET on Saturday).

How can I watch it?

The event will stream live exclusively on Netflix around the world. It will be available to all Netflix subscribers globally, i.e. it will not be a pay-per-view event.

Odds

Canelo – 8/15

Crawford – 6/4

Draw – 16/1

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More bouts to be added; ‘C’ denotes champion:

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (C) vs Terence Crawford (undisputed super-middleweight titles)

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Terence Crawford To Canelo Alvarez: Every Time You Stepped Up, You Lost

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Terence Crawford couldn’t care less what Canelo Alvarez or any of his detractors doubt about his resume.
Alvarez questioned the greatness of even the best fighters Crawford defeated Friday during the last of three press conferences to promote their highly anticipated super middleweight showdown Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Crawford responded by stating Alvarez is the only great fighter he is concerned about beating.
He also analyzed Alvarez’s logic when the undisputed 168-pound champion promised that Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) will learn what it’s like when “a good fighter” moves up in weight and realizes his opponent is “a great fighter.”
“So, that means you’re a good fighter and [Dmitry] Bivol is a great fighter, right?,” Crawford asked before a crowd full of Alvarez fans at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “Right? Is you a good fighter? Or is you a great fighter? Let me know.”
Alvarez adamantly responded, “I’m a great fighter.”
Crawford countered by asking, “So, you got your ass whupped by a good fighter, right?”
Russia’s Bivol beat Alvarez convincingly when he moved up to light heavyweight for the second time in May 2022.
Mexico’s Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) stopped Sergey Kovalev to win the WBO light heavyweight title in his debut at 175 pounds in November 2019 in Las Vegas. He wasn’t successful when he battled Bivol, who seemingly deserved a wider win on the cards than the 115-113 scores submitted by judges Tim Cheatham, Dave Moretti and Steve Weisfeld at T-Mobile Arena.
“Every time you stepped up, you lost, great fighter,” Crawford said.
The lone losses for Alvarez are to Bivol, who went on to become undisputed light heavyweight champion, by unanimous decision, and a majority decision to undefeated Floyd Mayweather in September 2013.
The four-weight world champion went 2-0-1 against Gennadiy Golovkin, but the outcome of their first fight in September 2017 — a split draw — has been a source of great debate.
Alvarez realizes how it feels to prepare for fights of this magnitude, though, as boxing’s biggest star in the United States.
“I been in his situation before, and I know,” he said. “It’s gonna be a good fight. Believe me, it’s gonna be a good fight. I’m gonna bring my best. I know he’s a good fighter, but this is just different. You’ll see what happen when a good fighter jump up and his opponent is a great fighter. So, you gonna find out September 13th.”
Crawford, 37, can become a world champion in a fifth division and an unprecedented undisputed champion in a third weight class if the Omaha, Nebraska, native pulls off a slight upset over Alvarez, who will turn 35 next month.
“I don’t care about nobody else,” Crawford said. “So, when I beat you is you gonna be a nobody? When I stomp a mudhole in your ass, is you gonna be a nobody? You gonna be just like everybody else. Watch. Watch. The same [expletive] that everybody else been saying since I moved to 147, I ain’t fought nobody. Every last one of ‘em, stomp a mudhole in they ass and he gonna be next. Watch.”
It’s No. 3 fighter on The Ring’s pound-for-pound list against Alvarez, who is eighth. Netflix will stream their 12-round, 168-pound title bout worldwide to a subscriber base that exceeds 300 million.
DraftKings considers Alvarez (minus-190) a slight favorite to defeat Crawford (plus-150). Alvarez holds The Ring, IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO 168-pound crowns.
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Canelo Already Lined Up To Face British Fighter After Terence Crawford

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Canelo Alvarez is gearing up for his monumental showdown with Terence Crawford.

It was confirmed earlier this month that the 34-year-old from Guadalajara, Mexico will lock horns with Crawford on Saturday September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Canelo will defend his undisputed super-middleweight championship against the 37-year-old from Omaha, who is making the jump up in two weight classes from his last outing for this mega-fight.

Despite being in preparations for what could be one of the toughest tests of his career, something he has admitted himself, Canelo is already being pencilled in for the third fight in his Riyadh Season deal.

In an interview with the Ring Magazine, the man behind the deal, Turki Alalshikh, outlined what he wants to come next for Canelo after he closes the book on his rivalry with Crawford.

“We have the second fight if everything goes right in February for Canelo … It’s May fight, it is going to be against one of the two options, [Hamzah] Sheeraz or [Chris] Eubank Jr, I am thinking like this.”

Chris Eubank Jr is coming off the most high-profile win of his career, beating familial rival Conor Benn over the distance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Though the pair are heading towards a rematch, he has made it clear that he wants Canelo after that.

Hamzah Sheeraz makes his super-middleweight debut next month against former Alvarez victim Edgar Berlanga, with a statement performance setting up the clash Alalshikh wants to see.

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Former Champ Picks Floyd Mayweather vs Terence Crawford Dream Fight Winner

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Former champion answers who would have won if Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather fought.

Terence Crawford is perhaps the closest thing to Floyd Mayweather in terms of fighting style among today’s boxers. Both are defensively sound; however, Crawford is more of a knockout threat, as statistics show.

Like Mayweather, ‘Bud’ is undefeated with a 41-0-0 record, boasting 31 knockout wins. Mayweather retired 50-0-0 with 27 stoppage wins.

One might wonder who would’ve won if the pair crossed paths inside the squared circle, and former IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora has answered. He notably sparred Mayweather during the latter’s ‘Pretty Boy Floyd’ career phase.

Spadafora has nothing but high praise for Terence Crawford. However, he thinks Mayweather’s IQ was something exceptional and believes that would have gotten the job done against ‘Bud’. Speaking on The Porterway Podcast, Spadafora said:

That’s an amazing fight. I mean, Floyd’s IQ is unbelievable. Are we talking about ‘Pretty Boy’ or ‘Money’ (Mayweather)?

When told ‘Pretty Boy Floyd’, the version he sparred, Spadafora backed Mayweather, saying:

I have to go with ‘Pretty Boy’ on that.

Spadafora further recalled his sparring session with Floyd Mayweather, claiming he should have avoided it as it potentially took away his chance of having an actual fight against Mayweather.

Terence Crawford, meanwhile, has always been respectful of Floyd Mayweather and has named him as one of his boxing heroes.

Crawford might take a page or two from Mayweather’s book in his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez on September 13. Mayweather famously took a 23-year-old Canelo’s undefeated record back in 2013, and now ‘Bud’ is putting his undefeated status on the line against the great Canelo.

While Alvarez doesn’t have any notable weakness, he has had issues with boxers who have amazing movement. Dmitry Bivol also capitalized on that, being the only other man to beat the Mexican other than Mayweather.

Terence Crawford, though, is moving up two weight classes, meaning it’s important for him to avoid taking a big shot from Canelo. That said, like Mayweather and Bivol, Crawford is an incredible boxer with great movement. Will he get the job done? The questions will be answered in September. The superfight takes place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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Terence Crawford Reveals If There Is A Rematch Clause For Canelo Alvarez Fight

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Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez are several months away from going toe-to-toe in the ‘biggest fight in boxing’.

It has now been confirmed that the pound-for-pound stars will do battle on Saturday September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

After defeating former IBF super-middleweight champion William Scull in Riyadh last month, Canelo will make the first defence of his undisputed crown at 168lbs in what is his second reign as champion.

Should he prevail against the Mexican icon in September, ‘Bud’ Crawford will become the first fighter in the history of male boxing to capture an undisputed championship in three divisions, having already accomplished this at super-lightweight and welterweight.

Whilst speaking to the media, Crawford was asked to confirm whether there is a rematch clause in place for his monumental showdown with Canelo.

“No, it’s not.”

The unbeaten 37-year-old from Omaha was then asked if this was something that he actually pushed for himself during the negotiation period.

“No, I didn’t.”

‘Bud’ is making the jump up in two weight classes ahead of his bout against the Mexican star, having spent the majority of his professional career campaigning at welterweight.

The 37-year-old did make his super-welterweight debut last August however, dethroning Uzbek star Israil Madrimov of his WBA world title in Los Angeles.

As for Canelo, the 34-year-old from Guadalajara has proven to be a dominant force at super-middleweight since he made the jump from 160lbs in 2018, defeating the likes of Gennady Golovkin, Jermell Charlo and Caleb Plant amongst many others during this seven year period.

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Canelo Alvarez Humbles Floyd Mayweather With Terence Crawford Comparison

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Canelo Alvarez delivered a strong opinion about Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather.

On September 13, 2025, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will be defending his WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF super middleweight belts against Terence Crawford, in what is perhaps the most highly anticipated superfight of the entire year.

While this might be the most lucrative bout of Canelo’s legendary career, the fact that he fought against Floyd “Money” Mayweather back in 2013 makes that this Crawford bout probably isn’t the highest-profile contest he has had. At the time, Mayweather was the face of boxing, and Canelo was an up-and-coming superstar who would have turned the world upside down if he could have secured a victory against the then-undefeated light middleweight champion.

Alas, Canelo came up short against Mayweather (who won via majority decision, with the scorecards reading 114–114, 116–112, and 117–111). However, Canelo going toe-to-toe with Mayweather throughout the 12-round bout surely set the stage for Canelo becoming the boxing superstar that he is today.
Crawford now has an opportunity to become an even bigger star than he already is with a world-class performance against Canelo. And during a June 21 interview with The Sun, Canelo made it clear that he has perhaps an even tougher test against Crawford than he did against Mayweather over a decade ago.

“I think Crawford is better than Mayweather because he turns his guard to both sides, he’s more intelligent,” Canelo was quoted as saying in the article. He then added, “I think he’s better than Floyd Mayweather. That’s what I think.”

However, Canelo also asserted that he’s now better equipped for a fight of his magnitude because of his experience against Mayweather, saying, “I learned in every single fight not just in the Mayweather fight but I learned everything and for every fight.

“I’m gonna put all my experience there because I’m gonna need it.”

Comments like these will only get the boxing community even more excited about this showdown.

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