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Terence Crawford won’t rest until he gets a shot at Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez, even despite numerous warning that the difference in weight is a recipe for defeat.
Although Canelo has fought at the limit of 147lbs that Crawford recently became undisputed at, it was at the very start of his career. He has since settled three divisions up at super-middle, even competing as high as light-heavyweight.
That doesn’t deter the elite Crawford, who is confident of closing the gap in size and handing the Mexican just a third loss in a 65-fight career.
Speaking to KO Artist Sports, top trainer Robert Garcia, who currently corners pound-for-pound star Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, backs Canelo but not without a good showing from Crawford.
“It’ll be a fight that does really good numbers. I think it’s a fight that will sell. Crawford will put up some good rounds. I think that Canelo is the bigger guy and more experienced and I think in the later rounds, he’ll catch him and maybe stop him. But Crawford will put up a good fight. I know that for a fact.”
Crawford returns to the ring on August 3, a debut at super-welterweight against Israil Madrimov and the chance to become a four-division champion. A win there will go a ways to convince some fans and pundits that he has what it takes to continue bulking up.
Canelo is expected to return in September with Chris Eubank Jr emerging as a late frontrunner but the possibility of the WBA’s Edgar Berlanga still getting his mandatory shot.
- Kerr Furgoson
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