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Amir Khan:Terence Crawford Lists Fear Of Things That Worry Him About Canelo Alvarez

After years of waiting, Terence Crawford vs Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is finally going to take place.

Terence Crawford and Canelo will face off on 13 September in Las Vegas for the Mexican’s undisputed super-middleweight world championship.

Both are considered to be two of the best pound-for-pound fighters of this generation and know that defeat for either could mean the end for them at the top.

Amir Khan has previously warned Crawford about fighting Canelo and while the American is confident he can get the job done, he did once admit there were two parts of his opponent’s style that concern him.

Terence Crawford fears Canelo’s power

Over the years, Canelo has developed a fierce reputation for the power in his shots.

More than half of his fights have ended in a knockout victory for the Mexican and while Crawford isn’t fazed about facing him, Canelo’s “power and size” is something that could cause problems.

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He told TMZ Sports in September 2024: “This fight is massive, definitely.

“You’ve got two guys that are top three pound-for-pound, going head to head with each other.

“I understand Canelo is bigger than me, but I’m up for the challenge. I think it’s a very intriguing fight.”

READ MORE : I Don’t Doubt “He’ll Win” Manny Pacquiao Makes His Canelo

Manny Pacquiao has controversial Canelo vs Crawford opinion

Everyone is keen to predict how this fight plays out – even if it is still months away.

Manny Pacquiao is no different and ahead of his own return to the ring, the eight-time champion across three separate weight categories is backing Canelo to take home the win, but it will be his most difficult test yet.

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Via Marca, he said: “It’s not easy for Crawford. I mean, Canelo has a big advantage, but Crawford needs to control his physique, his speed and his power because he’s moving up in weight.

“When I talk about skill, they have to understand what I say. It takes skill to beat practically Terence Crawford and to fight Bivol, Plant, Triple G and others. He must have skill in his fists and in how he conducts himself in the ring. Will he have that skill? I think he will.”

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I Don’t Doubt “He’ll Win” Manny Pacquiao Makes His Canelo

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I Don’t Doubt “He’ll Win” Manny Pacquiao Makes His Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Prediction: “He’ll Win”

Terence Crawford: Manny Pacquiao has weighed in on the upcoming ‘super-fight’ between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.

After weeks of speculation it was finally confirmed earlier this month that the pound-for-pound stars will do battle on Saturday September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Canelo is set to make the first defence of his undisputed super-middleweight championship against ‘Bud’ in what is his second reign as champion after he defeated IBF champion William Scull in Riyadh on May 3.

Eight-division world champion Pacquiao has spoken out and shared his thoughts on the upcoming showdown between Canelo and Crawford, which has been regarded by many as being the ‘biggest fight in boxing’.

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Whilst speaking to ESNEWS, Pacquiao didn’t hesitate to give his backing to Mexican icon Canelo, who has been a dominant force at super-middleweight since he made the jump up from 160lbs seven years ago.

Since making his debut at 168lbs against Rocky Fielding in 2018, Canelo has gone on to defeat the likes of Gennady Golovkin, Jermell Charlo and Jaime Munguia amongst others.

He made a brief move up to light-heavyweight to dethrone WBO champion Sergey Kovalev in 2019, but fell short in his second outing at 175lbs against former undisputed champion Dmitry Bivol three years later.

As for Crawford, the 37-year-old from Omaha is bidding to become the first three-weight undisputed champion of all time, having already achieved this feat at super-lightweight and welterweight.

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No Doubt One Man ‘Could Be In A Lot Of Trouble’ In

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No Doubt One Man ‘Could Be In A Lot Of Trouble’ In Canelo vs Terence Crawford Fight – Miguel Cotto Says

The highly anticipated clash between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford is now just months away.

It was announced earlier in the month that the modern greats will do battle on Saturday September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Terence Crawford is set to make the jump up to super-middleweight for the first time in his career as he bids to dethrone the Mexican superstar of his undisputed championship at 168lbs.

The 37-year-old from Omaha has spent his recent years campaigning at welterweight, where he won the undisputed championship and became the first fighter to accomplish this feat within the ‘four belt era’ when he defeated Errol Spence Jr in July 2023.

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Canelo wrote his name into boxing history once again on May 2 when he defeated former IBF super-middleweight champion William Scull in Riyadh, becoming the first two-time undisputed super-middleweight champion.

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In an interview with Seconds Out, retired Puerto Rican great and former opponent of Canelo, Miguel Cotto, shared his thoughts on his former rivals upcoming battle with Crawford.

“The set of skills that Crawford has can cause a lot of trouble for Canelo.”

Canelo outpointed Cotto in November of 2015 to capture the vacant WBC world middleweight title, although the Puerto Rican icon had entered the final years of his outstanding professional career.

The Mexican had previously lost to Floyd Mayweather and has been bested by Dmitry Bivol since, marking his only two losses in an incredible 67 fights. He has never been beaten in the super-middleweight class, but Crawford is adamant that will change this year.

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Blood For Blood: Terence Crawford gives Rudest Statements as

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Blood For Blood: Terence Crawford gives Rudest Statements as Canelo Alvarez demands rule change for mega-fight: ‘Big head’

Terence Crawford: Verbal shots are being exchanged in the press tour ahead of Terence Crawford and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s bout.

The pound-for-pound pairing will dust up under the bright lights of the world in Las Vegas on September 13.

And the pair kicked off at fiery encounter in New York this week with Alvarez addressing Turki Alalshikh, suggesting they fight in a smaller ring.

Crawford hit back by saying: “The only running that I’ll be doing is running upside his head… and he’s got a big head too.”

The American has adopted a more aggressive approach in the lead up, recently saying that he’ll be ‘hunting’ Canelo after his opponent made a call for a bigger ring.

“I’m just going to keep it real,” said Crawford. “I’m hunting him, that’s it. I’m hunting everything that he’s got and I’m going to take it come September 13.”

These verbal jabs were heard at the second of four promotional press conferences being held in the lead up to their mega fight at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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The pair will have to wait until September 13 to exchange physical blows, although Canelo did shove Crawford after ‘Bud’ marched across the stage towards him in New York.

Resulting in them being separated after a brief altercation between entourages and security staff.

Both fighters have been successful across four weight divisions, in their respective careers thus far.

While Canelo’s professional record sits at 63-2-2, with 39 KOs, the four-weight world champion Crawford has promised to hand his hugely popular opponent a devastating defeat.

Crawford has a spotless undefeated record of 41 victories with 31 by way of knockout.

The American in his most recent encounter struggled to victory over Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision to clinch a world title at super-welterweight, his fourth division.

The four-weight division titleholder is making the jump up two divisions, in order to make this bout happen.

Canelo may have also conquered four weight classes, but recently went the distance in an uneventful 12 round bout.

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Following the dull unanimous decision win against Scull, Canelo will be hoping to entertain audiences more than he did the last time.

Especially as Alalshikh recently announced that there will be a huge financial boost up for grabs if either of the super middleweight men deliver a knock out.

Crawford and Alvarez’s showdown is being compared to that of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in 2015.

It promises to be a legacy-defining night for the victor, with Crawford likely to go down as an all-time great if he pulls off an upset.

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