Terence Crawford Delivers Honest 2 Word Reaction To Canelo Showing Off His Power In Training Clip

Terence Crawford may have landed the fight he has been shouting about for two years as Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez finally comes around to the idea.

The two four-weight world champions met with boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh this month and it is understood that he is pursuing a September bout in Las Vegas which would see Crawford move up two divisions from his last bout to challenge Alvarez at super-middleweight

Though many in the sport feat that the jump up will be too much for the American to handle against a Canelo who has been dominated at 168 pounds for some years, ‘Bud’ himself is adamant he has what it takes to win.

One worry for the smaller man will be the power of Canelo’s shots. Though he is on a five-fight stoppage drought, his last coming against Caleb Plant in 2021 to become undisputed, the Mexican puts real strength into his shots and most opponents speak highly of his power.

A clip doing the rounds on social media recently showed Canelo throwing thudding hooks at the heavy bag. In response, Crawford said, “that’s cute.”

Crawford packs a punch himself, boasting 31 stoppages from 41 wins. He did, however, go the distance in his latest fight, a super-welterweight debut against tricky and tough Israil Madrimov.

Some read into that as his power not carrying up as he adds more divisions to his legacy. If that is the case, it does not bode well for another 14 pound weight gain in against a man in Canelo who has never been dropped or stopped in 66 bouts. He is not expected to have the benefit of rehydration clause in the contract.

Agreed ? Terence Crawford Sends 5 Word Warning To Canelo Alvarez As Fight Finally ‘Agreed’

Terence Crawford has spoken for the first time since it was reported that a fight against Canelo Alvarez was agreed

The clash between the two pound-for-pound greats was first discussed last year after Crawford defeated Israil Madrimov to win the WBA super-welterweight title in August.

Talks died down though due to Canelo’s reluctance to negotiate the bout prior to his September fight against Edgar Berlanga, which the Mexican won to retain his WBC, WBA and WBO super-middleweight titles.

With both men now seemingly rested and recharged following their latest bouts, the year began with fresh optimism that a fight could indeed take place later this year.

Crawford and Canelo both met with Saudi chief Turki Al-Alshikh over the weekend, with it now reported that a deal is in place for the mega fight to take place.

‘Bud’ has given his first reaction since the reports that the bout was agreed, taking to social media to share his confidence that he will be victorious.

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“Ima shock the world watch!!! The best is yet to come. I had it in my back pocket this whole time.”

It would indeed be seen as an upset to many if Crawford is able to defeat Canelo, due to him needing to jump up a further two weight divisions from 154lbs to 168lbs.

Crawford has only competed once at super-welterweight after moving up from 147lbs. Prior to that he reigned as undisputed welterweight champion after defeating long-term rival Errol Spence Jr, and Spence has given his prediction for how the Canelo fight could go.

Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford have held positive talks with Turki Alalshikh as they eye a huge mega-fight in 2025.

Canelo Alvarez and Crawford are two of the biggest pound-for-pound stars in the sport and are coming to the later stages of their stellar careers in the squared circle.