Crawford’s Battle of Canelo: Lean is Important

Terrence Crawford should not re-appear on the title challenge of three-belt 168-pound champion Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas on September 13th. If Crawford (41-0, 31 Kos) has a winning shot, he should come in lean for the fight and not add any extra weight that will slow him down.

In Crawford’s final fight, he showed no power in his 154 debut with WBA junior middleweight champion Isleil Madrimov. He looked bigger than he had been with Errol Spence at 147 a year ago, but his strength had not increased. He was heavy and slow.

Crawford’s best chance

If Crawford is bulging and wants to discover more strength to match the naturally stronger and stronger Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs), he makes a mistake that could lead to knockout losses . It’s doubtful that Terence is still long enough for Canelo to hurt him, but he can’t win even if he fights defensively all night. Jermell Charlo and Erislandy Lara have tried that approach, and Nevada judges value that style.

If Crawford was willing to travel to 168 to get some fights in the division to prepare for the Battle of Canelo, that would be even better. He wasn’t going to do that, as the big reason Terrence is playing this match is for money rather than trying to prove he’s the top dog of 168.

Crawford’s final fight at 154 showed that he was not designed to move beyond that division. Even in that weight class, he must be strategic to avoid losses if he remains undefeated. He is not big enough to defeat the killer at 154, strong or young, but not at 168.

“Crawford will rise 14 pounds. Canelo is not 168 when he meets him. He is now sturdy and fits in that division. When I see his frame, he fights at 160 Should be,” his Ade Oladipo said. YouTube The channel about Terrence Crawford hasn’t given up much size to Canelo Alvarez.

“If I were Crawford, I’d be 160. I don’t need to be 168. I’d just come at the weight I felt perfect for whether it’s a move or not. He’d be strong. I’m not going to go to Canelo Sano. I like Crawford to wrestle and I know he’s strong. You’re not going to drive away Canelo of Strength.”

ADE is correct. Crawford should not be heavier than he went to in 2023 to fight Errol Spence. His shots are not intended to attack Canelo, no weight. Terrence wins only if he outboxes Canelo in a boring battle.

“What he can do is step into the fleet and be better at athletics,” ADE said. “You can land a punch and get in and out of your pocket. I think Crawford, at 160, is better than Crawford, who is 180 and tries to get into the ring close enough.

“This jump from Crawford is a fast and big jump. I’m not used to playing four fights at 154 and carrying around with me. I quickly went from 147 to 154 to 168. come to 160 or 161 and say, “Let’s have it.” Usaku is always caught up in the fight at heavyweight at 222. He tries to weigh him the best. I think Crawford should see that. ”

Canelo’s weakness

It’s a big jump for Crawford, but like the last two fights between Edgar Berlanga and Jaime Munguia, he relies on Canelo to leave early. The Mexican star was able to fight in a short gush for the rest of the contest as nothing was left in the gas tank after four rounds.

“What is your best weight and you don’t need to hit a 168. All you have to do is go above 160 to become an ultra-middleweight division.