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Former World Champion Warns: Terence Crawford Could ‘Bully’

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Former World Champion Warns: Terence Crawford Could ‘Bully’ Canelo Alvarez with a Shock Game Plan Set to Stun Fans

A former world champion believes Terence Crawford uses a ‘surprise’ game plan for his September 13th fight.

Both Canelo Alvarez and Crawford have remained quiet in the media as their fight camps begin their final stages, but it hasn’t stopped ex-professionals analysing the fight

One former Canelo opponent provided one ‘key’ piece of advice to help the American beat his foe by using his movement to unsettle the Mexican.

But the 37-year-old is still going to struggle coming up in weight, even if he looks the bigger man on the night, it is still a full-fledged super middleweight in front of him.

Terence Crawford could ‘surprise’ and ‘bully’ Canelo Alvarez, says former world champion

A victory over the undisputed super middleweight champion would be his third undisputed title win, in a weight class 21 lbs above the last time he won all the belts at welterweight.

His Errol Spence Jr performance is regarded as the best of his career for his nine-round domination of the second-best of the division at that time.

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The game plan, which saw him outmuscle Spence Jr, is one that Paulie Malignaggi, former IBF super lightweight champion, points to as the way to ‘surprise’ his next rival.

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In a video with BoxingScene, Malignaggi said: “(Erislandy) Lara stayed true to his qualities, which is his boxing. He stayed true to his identity. I don’t know that Crawford is not going to stay true to his identity.

Maybe you want to muscle around Canelo. One thing at least that surprised me in the Errol Spence fight was how physically strong Crawford was in manhandling Spence. He was hurting him with punches, but he was also physically manhandling him.”

‘Magic Man’ had spoken about the successes of Erislandy Lara in his matchup with the 35-year-old Guadalajaran, which did not earn him a win on the cards but tested the current Mexican great.

The outspoken Italian-American has previously said the challenger is a more complete fighter than the four-division champion, Alvarez, and thinks fans will be ‘surprised’ by his plan for the contest.

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“I mean, at 38 years old, you don’t just suddenly lose your identity. But this may be a situation where he may also want to surprise us and maybe try to bully Canelo in spots,” he said.

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Former contender believes Terence Crawford cannot hurt Canelo Alvarez

Although others have doubted whether the Omaha fighter can even make a dent in his opponent in Las Vegas, Gabe Rosado believes the power of fighters from different weight classes is not the same, even when a fighter moves up.

Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Rosado explained sparring a bigger man is different to facing a naturally heavier boxer with 10-oz gloves on.

He said: “I don’t see how Crawford could hurt Canelo because Canelo’s been in there with (Sergey) Kovalev. He’s been in there with (Dmitry) Bivol.

“He’s been in there with big punchers. How can a guy that’s really a 147-pounder, even though he’s up in weight, I don’t see how he could hurt (Canelo).”

‘Bud’ was previously pushed to the limit by Olympian Israil Madrimov at super welterweight, and detractors of the one-time 154-pound titleholder have used it as an example of why he may struggle against Saul Alvarez.

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Boxing trainer confidently predicts Terence Crawford will turn

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Boxing trainer confidently predicts Terence Crawford will turn Canelo Alvarez showdown into a ‘Tom and Jerry’ chase.

Terence Crawford vs Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year, and it will be a marquee week for boxing fans around the world.

Dana White of the UFC will collaborate with Turki Alalshikh to put on a week of boxing matches before the big finale in Las Vegas.

No one is sure what the American’s game plan will be, considering he has a disadvantage in weight, but one former world champion believes he may ‘bully’ Canelo.

Terence Crawford will make the Canelo Alvarez clash a ‘Tom and Jerry’ fight

While the Mexican is seen as a ‘massive favourite’ by Carl Froch, the majority of boxing’s most respected voices have backed Crawford to beat the 35-year-old, with a minority believing a late stoppage may be a reality.

However, the boxing trainer Jose Benavidez Sr is not convinced that ‘Bud’ will even take the fight to the undisputed super middleweight champion.

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Benavidez is not as impressed with the 37-year-old from Omaha as others inside the sport are, and believes this is not going to be a contest the fans will enjoy.

Speaking to Fight Hub TV, he said: “I think it’s going to be a Tom and Jerry fight, at the end of the day, Crawford has not been looking really good. We saw how he looked at his past fight. Canelo, the reflexes are not there, his power is not there.

“The knees are not the same. Canelo is going to try to knock him out, but Crawford is going to do what he does best. He’s going to move around, try to win the rounds.”

The last two performances of the former undisputed welterweight champion have been vastly different from one another.

Arguably his greatest career performance against Errol Spence Jr in 2023 ended with a ninth-round knockout, whereas his most recent victory, in a weight division above, saw him have some trouble with Olympian Israil Madrimov.

It is the latter performance that Sr thinks viewers should expect.

“If Crawford stays, Canelo can knock him out because Canelo is a bigger guy. I don’t think Crawford’s going to come and give the fans what they want. He doesn’t care,” he said.

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Terence Crawford Warns World Champion ‘If There Were No

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Terence Crawford Warns World Champion ‘If There Were No Rules I’d Break Your Neck’

Terence Crawford is rarely anything but cool, calm and collected when he goes about his business in the sport of boxing, but one world champion has succeeded in getting a rise out of him.

The 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska recently further cemented his case as the best fighter on the planet by becoming a champion in his fourth division. That super-welterweight win over previously undefeated Israil Madrimov took ‘Bud’ Crawford to 41 wins with 31 knockouts and zero losses

Though he has been clear that he wants a fight with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, and there is a general feeling that it may be the only match-up he will take, there are plenty of other fighters looking for a shot at the man many consider the pound-for-pound number one.

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That includes super-lightweight world champion Teofimo Lopez, who has been attempting to land the fight by any means necessary, including approaching Crawford at events and using controversial language perceived by most to be racist. He strongly denies that

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Following a ringside altercation, Crawford said that he felt disrespected enough by Teofimo and his father / trainer Lopez Sr that he was willing to ‘beat his ass outside the ring.’ Though Lopez has responded to dismiss the idea, Crawford has now double down in a recent Instagram Live.

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“If we was to fight right now on the streets I’d break your f***ing neck. And that’s on my kids. You know it, I know it and the whole word know it. And I’m not talking about no fighting in the ring. If me and you was to fight outside I’ll break your neck.”

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It’s a new look from Crawford, who has even in his most competitive rivalries always remained respectful. Whether or not Lopez’ quest to goad him into a fight will bear fruit remains to be seen. Right now it seems unlikely.

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Terence Crawford Declares Bold Ambition, “I’m Ready to Become

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Terence Crawford Declares Bold Ambition, “I’m Ready to Become Boxing’s Next Global Superstar”

Undefeated WBO jr welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (28-0, 20 KOs), of Omaha, Nebraska, will have his toughest test when he takes on undefeated WBC champion “The Ice Man” Viktor Postol (28-0, 12 KOs) of Kiev, Ukraine, in a unification bout on July 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

“It’s going to be big. I’m going in there and putting on a spectacular show and showing everybody that I belong here,” Crawford told Fightnews.com®. “I have to make a statement on July 23rd.”

Crawford will be training for the fight in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska under the watchful eye of his longtime trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre.

Coming off a devastating knockout over Hank Lundy this past February in New York City, Crawford was impressive in defending his WBO title for the second time. Last year saw Crawford score knockouts against Thomas Dulorme in April, as he won the vacant WBO super lightweight title. and in October when he stopped Dierry Jean in his first title defense.

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Since coming to the United States Postol has been 4-0 with 3 KOs. He won the WBC world title with an impressive tenth round knockout over the tough Lucas Matthysse last October. “I feel Matthysse gave up because he was frustrated. It wasn’t because he hurt him with a punch, it was because Matthysse was tired. Postol was holding, elbowing, his jab was irritating him every time Matthysse would get in. There was more frustration than hurt,” Crawford said.Anthony joshua

“Postol’s style is more European,” he continued. “Straight right, jab, clinch, hold, elbows here and there, but there is nothing he’ll be able to do come fight night to keep me from taking that belt. I’ve seen a lot in my time of boxing on this level. I feel I will do real well!”

A win over Postol would open a new chapter in Terance Crawford’s career. “This is just the beginning. It’s my first pay-per-view and I want to put on a great performance. I want to be the next superstar,” Crawford said.

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For years Nebraska has been known for its strong college football tradition in Lincoln, Nebraska about 50 miles south of Omaha, for hosting the NCAA College Baseball World Series in Omaha, and the home of American businessman philanthropist Warren Buffet. Since his 2014 homecoming knockout win over previously undefeated Yuriorkis Gamboa, Crawford has become the pride of Omaha, Nebraska.

“When you talk Omaha, you talk Terence Crawford if you aren’t talking Warren Buffet,” Crawford said. “When I fought in Omaha against Gamboa everyone was like, WOW! This is what we have been waiting on!”

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Crawford expects a large number of his hometown fans to make the trek to Vegas for the Postol fight. “They will show up and chill out. A lot of people are coming to show their support,” Crawford said.

On July 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, it will be champion vs. champion.

“When I look at this fight, I look at it as #1 vs. #2, the best in the division, two undefeated fighters,” Crawford said. “I’m not thinking of who I want to fight next. Who I got in front of me now is Viktor Postol. Come fight night, we’re waiting for the victory!”

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The Gypsy King “Fury” set for huge unexpected windfall

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The Gypsy King “Fury” set for huge unexpected windfall as local club Morecambe FC face ‘extinction’

Tyson Fury is set for a huge windfall amid Morecambe’s dire financial situation as they are on the brink of extinction.

Tyson Fury: Morecambe are in heaps of trouble after they were hit with a number of sanctions for failing to meet the financial regulations for the 2025/26 season.

In a statement, the National League side said: “It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the club’s membership to be suspended with immediate effect.

“The committee will meet again on Wednesday, August 20 to determine if outstanding items have been satisfied, and to decide the club’s ability to retain membership in the competition.”

Fury, who lives in Morecambe with his family, has been urged to step in and intervene to prevent his local football club from closure.

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He broke his silence on Tuesday with a social media post after receiving calls to help out given his wealth.

Fury has earned millions from his legendary boxing career, including a staggering purse for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.

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He called time on his career shortly after suffering his second consecutive defeat but has flirted with the idea of returning to the ring.

Fury’s not short of cash, having received a series of big paydays and his bank balance is set to increase after putting his mansion up for sale.

He is set to cash in on his luxury six-bedroom home as it hits the market for a massive amount more than he bought it for.

The Lancaster mansion has gone up for sale with Fine & Country estate agents for £800,000, which was brought for £480,000 in 2015, according to Rightmove records.

Per the listing, number 49 Marine Drive is being ‘strongly recommended to discerning purchases’.

The detached property is situated in a prime position with a panoramic coastal views and picturesque sunsets, which can be seen from the master bedroom’s private balcony.

It boasts six bedrooms and three bathrooms, not to mention ‘neatly kept’ private gardens including a large seating terrace and a private driveway.

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I Do Respect World Champion’s ‘Power And Skill’ But

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I Do Respect World Champion’s ‘Power And Skill’ But ‘Dislikes Everything About Him’

Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is undeniably one of the very best active fighters on the planet.

Terence Crawford: The 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska has achieved more than many fighters dream of since making his professional debut back in March 2008, including winning world titles across four weight divisions and the undisputed championship at both super lightweight and welterweight.

As he prepares to return to the ring in a mega-fight against Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez later this year, ‘Bud’ has sent a message out to a reigning world champion that he claims is ‘arrogant’.

Speaking on the Cigar Talk Podcast, Crawford addressed his feelings towards WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis, admitting he ‘doesn’t like’ the 30-year-old from Baltimore.

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“I just really don’t like that dude, like I really don’t like him. I don’t like nothing about him. I just feel like, you know, he’s just one of these arrogant little dudes that’s using what he got to shield him, he got a lot of security guards around him and he know, you know what I mean, he in the limelight and stuff like that but in certain situations he wouldn’t be acting like that.”

‘Bud’ was then asked if he respects Davis as a fighter.

“Yeah, yeah he’s a damn good fighter, you know I mean I respect him as a fighter, he definitely got skills, he got power, he got tremendous boxing ability but like his core personality and his ways, nah.”

A potential showdown between the American stars looks unlikely to happen any time soon, based on the current weight gap that separates both. Crawford’s last outing came at 154lbs last August, with his showdown against Canelo set to take place at 168lbs. The highest weight division that ‘Tank’ has fought in is super lightweight, although the majority of his career success has come at lightweight.

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Expert Opinions Revealed Prediction: Who Comes Out on

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Expert Opinions Revealed Prediction: Who Comes Out on Top—Shields or Ali? 

The fight isn’t even official. In fact, it may never materialize. But that didn’t keep five experts from responding when asked who would win the fight between the 30-year-old Shields and the 47-year-old Ali.

Both would climb into the ring with unblemished records. Shields is 17-0 with three knockouts and Ali was 24-0 with 21 knockouts when she retired in 2007.

“Honestly, a fight with me and Laila Ali would be one of the biggest fights in women’s boxing,’’ Shields told USA TODAY Sports last month. “I think we should do it for the culture. We should do it for the boxing culture. We should do it for so many to prove who is the best.”

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Christy Martin: Picks Laila Ali

Was knocked out by Ali in the fourth round of their fight in 2003. Elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020. A biopic on Martin, starring Sydney Sweeney, is scheduled to be screened in September at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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“Laila’s going to be too big, too strong, too smart,’’ Martin said. “She’s going to use her jab to set her right hand up and push Claressa back. And Shields can’t fight going backwards.

“I think that since Laila’s been probably relaxing and resting (during retirement), her body’s recovered from any damage that she had during her career. I think she’ll come back strong. She’s still under 50 and Laila’s not going to come back unless she’s 100% confident and ready to come back. And if she’s 100% ready and confident, she wins.’’

Kathy Duva: Picks Claressa Shields

A boxing promoter who is the CEO of Main Events. Elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2019.

“Laila did a lot for women’s boxing,’’ Duva said. “She’s an icon. But in her prime, in my opinion, she simply wasn’t as good as Shields is now. So now she’s 47 and hasn’t fought in 18 years.

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“Her advantage is taller than Shields, and that’s about it. Tall isn’t much of an advantage if your opponent knows how to neutralize it. And Shields does. Add in Laila’s age and inactivity. The fight is great marketing. And I hope both women make lots of money. But it is based purely on wishful thinking and is not remotely competitive.’’

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Mary Jo Sanders: Favors Shields

A retired boxer who won world titles in four divisions between 2005 and 2007. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June.

“Their styles are very different,’’ Sanders said. “I mean, Claressa’s a brawler and Laila is more of a boxer. I do want (Shields) to finesse more because I feel like Laila has those straighter punches that could get into Clarissa’s wider haymakers and coming in with aggression.

“But one punch, I’ve seen these girls take one punch from Claressa. They’re like, ‘Oh, she is a beast. She is strong. She’s a fricking Clydesdale.’

“But if Laila can finesse her and get her flustered and off her game, then she’s got those straight punches. So if Claressa can prepare for that and her team knows that, then it’ll be wonderful.’’

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Gloria Thornton-Peak: Picks Shields

In 2012, became the first woman coach on the U.S. Olympic boxing team and worked with Shields. She also trained retired champion boxers Andre Ward and Jermain Taylor.

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She noted the age difference between Shields and Ali.

“Carissa has power, she has speed,’’ Thornton-Peak said. “She comes at you hard and fast, and if you are not used to having those kind of punches come at you, you are going to easily be overwhelmed by it.

“I think in order to beat her, you got to be able to match that output that she has of throwing punches, and you also need to have some of the power she has.

“I think (Shields’) chances are very good because so far I have not seen anybody who could really match that output she has and throwing those fast flurry punches, that pressure. I haven’t seen anybody really be able to handle that.’’

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Johnny “Yahya” McClain III: Picks Ali

Laila Ali’s ex-husband. Was involved in training and promoting Ali between 1999 and 2005. A retired boxer who was 25-9-2 before he retired in 2010.

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“The facts are the facts,’’ he said. “Laila Ali is a completely seasoned animal when it comes to fighting. Laila does not play. She hits really hard for real. Claressa has three knockouts. Laila, out of her 24 fights only allowed three people not to get knocked out. Laila hits for real, and Clarissa doesn’t.

“Laila Ali is way, way more skilled than Claressa. She comes from the science of boxing. And what did her dad use? The jab. Claressa don’t have no jab, and Clarissa got to try to come inside. Laila going to hit her with the jab all day long. Laila has fast hands, and Claressa don’t have no power. The only thing that Claressa has is her youth going forward with Laiyla.

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Alvarez Reigns Supreme as Pound-for-Pound King – While

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Alvarez Reigns Supreme as Pound-for-Pound King – While Crawford’s Silence Fuels Suspense and Speculation

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world today. That’s not a crazy opinion or a provocation: it’s a fact backed up by numbers, legacy and opposition faced. So while Terence Crawford doesn’t put him on his list of favorites, the truth still stands.

And if anyone still doubts it, answer this question:

How many boxers can boast of having beaten 23 world champions or former world champions in their career?

Canelo’s numbers don’t lie

Canelo Alvarez has defeated 23 world champions or former world champions, according to ESPN. And we’re not talking about vacant or invented titles, but proven, recognized and belt-in-hand opponents. Here is just a sample:

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Crawford, for his part, remains undefeated. He has beaten all 41 opponents he has faced and knocked out 31. His career is brilliant. But even so, when asked who was better than Canelo, he chose De La Hoya, Bivol and Mayweather. A legitimate answer, yes, but also limited by the context: a fight is coming. Marketing demands conflict, even if it is verbal

Canelo did recognize Crawford’s greatness

And here’s the difference. When Canelo was asked if there was anyone better than Crawford among a list of legends such as Felix Trinidad, Pacquiao, Hopkins, Mayweather and Bivol, he opted for silence. He did not name anyone. A gesture that, in boxing parlance, is tantamount to silent recognition.

Canelo knows how to play this chess game. He has the elegance of a consolidated champion and the coldness of one who has already won everything.

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The truth will be known on September 13

That day Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will face each other in Las Vegas. For the undisputed super middleweight titles. An eagerly awaited fight. A historic fight.

Did Bivol beat the Mexican? Yes. Just like Buster Douglas beat Tyson. But one defeat does not erase a career. Canelo has never been knocked out. Neither has Crawford. And that unbeaten record that both of them hold in the KO department could be broken that night.

This is not just a boxing fight. It is a dispute for the throne of the best in the world. A fight that could define the narrative of an entire generation.

Until then, let everyone believe what they want. But when the bell rings… we will speak in the language of fists. Because there, in the ring, there are no networks, no rankings, no excuses.

Only truth.

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Insider Slams: Thinking Crawford Can Beat Canelo Is ‘Stupid

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Insider Slams: Thinking Crawford Can Beat Canelo Is ‘Stupid Talk and Pure Delusion” – Boxing Insider Slams Talk of Upset

The atmosphere in the boxing world is heating up ahead of the eagerly awaited “Fight of the Century” between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford. However, not everyone believes this is an even matchup. Renowned trainer Joel Diaz has sparked controversy with blunt statements, bluntly stating that “it’s stupid to think Crawford is going to beat Canelo”. For Diaz, the Mexican’s size, power and experience will be an insurmountable barrier for the American.

The trainer not only criticizes fans who see Crawford as the favorite, but also offers a detailed analysis of why, in his opinion, this fight is destined to be a victory for Canelo. The key, according to Diaz, lies in the overwhelming weight difference. Crawford will move up two categories for this matchup, a challenge that he believes already took its toll in his recent fight against Israil Madrimov.

An uneven fight

Joel Diaz does not hesitate to recall Crawford’s last performance when he moved up in weight, in conversation with AgainsttheRopes, he explained that “Terence Crawford went from 147 to 154 pounds to fight Madrimov. What did he do to Madrimov? Nothing,” he said. Diaz argues that if Crawford could not dominate a natural super welterweight boxer like Madrimov, the transition to 168 pounds to face a natural puncher like Canelo will be an impossible task.

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Unlike Madrimov, who fought cautiously and with feints, Canelo is a more aggressive and powerful fighter, who will not waste time looking for the knockout. For Diaz, the only chance Crawford had was for his opponent to be less aggressive, something that will not happen with the Mexican champion.

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The popular idea that Crawford can replicate Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s victory over Canelo in 2013 is quickly dismissed by Diaz. He explains that this matchup happened more than a decade ago and under completely different circumstances. Mayweather, at the height of his career and with enormous popularity that influenced the judges, fought against a younger and less developed Canelo

In addition, Diaz commented that Mayweather had the advantage of a catchweight that weakened the Mexican. Crawford, on the other hand, is an older, slower and less powerful fighter, who is facing the strongest, smartest and most experienced version of Canelo to date.

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I’m Not Just a Puncher: Gervonta Davis Wants to Be Known for

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I’m Not Just a Puncher: Gervonta Davis Wants to Be Known for More Than His Knockouts

Gervonta “Tank” Davis is no stranger to highlight reels. The Baltimore-born fighter has carved out a fearsome reputation with his thunderous punching power and spectacular knockouts. From Leo Santa Cruz to Rolando Romero, Davis has built a career as one of boxing’s most electrifying finishers. But as he matures inside and outside the ring, Davis has a message for the world: He wants to be remembered for more than just putting opponents to sleep.

 “I’m Not Just a Puncher”

In a recent interview, Davis spoke candidly about the one-dimensional perception that often surrounds his name. “People see the knockouts and think that’s all there is to me,” Davis said. “But I’ve got real skills, real ring IQ. I want people to see the chess, not just the checkmate.”

Indeed, his ring intelligence is often overshadowed by the brutal finality of his finishes. Yet, boxing insiders know that Davis is more than just muscle and menace. He’s a thinking fighter—one who sets traps, calculates angles, and adapts mid-fight with deceptive ease.

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The Anatomy of a Knockout Artist

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To understand what Davis is up against in reshaping his narrative, you have to look at his career trajectory. He’s 30-0 with 28 knockouts—a staggering statistic in an era where even elite boxers often settle for decisions.

His power is undeniable. But with each knockout comes a double-edged sword: the public begins to define you only by that power. Fans expect quick finishes. Critics question whether you’re capable of winning a drawn-out, tactical fight.

That expectation puts pressure on Davis, not just to win, but to entertain in a very specific, violent way. And that’s a burden he no longer wants to shoulder alone.

“I love giving the fans a show,” Davis admits. “But I want to be recognized for how I break guys down, how I think. Knockouts don’t just happen. They’re created.”

Davis’s transformation isn’t just physical or tactical—it’s personal. His early years were marked by turmoil: run-ins with the law, erratic behavior, and questions about his discipline. But in recent years, Davis has begun to take more control of his narrative.

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He’s invested in mentorship programs in Baltimore, aiming to give back to the city that raised him. He’s talked more openly about his upbringing—growing up in a violent neighborhood, bouncing through foster care, and finding purpose through boxing.

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Those scars still shape him, but they no longer define him. Now, Davis speaks like a man aware of his platform and the legacy he can leave.

“I want to show the younger generation that you can evolve. That you don’t have to be who the world says you are.”

Chasing Greatness, Not Just Fame

The pivot in Davis’s outlook also seems to align with his ambition to be more than just a box-office draw. He’s no longer satisfied with celebrity. He wants greatness—real, historic greatness.

To get there, he knows he must face the toughest opponents—fighters like Shakur Stevenson, Teofimo López, or Devin Haney. Technical wizards who don’t just brawl—they box. Defeating them won’t take brute force; it’ll take finesse, footwork, and mental warfare.

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And Davis believes he’s ready.

“I want the challenges. I want people to see I can outbox the boxer, not just out-punch the puncher.”

 The Artist Behind the Power

If you study Davis’s fights closely, the artistry is there. His timing is impeccable. His ability to read distance and exploit openings is surgical. He disguises power shots with subtle feints. He draws opponents into traps with footwork. These are not the tools of a mindless brawler—they’re the tools of a craftsman.

And yet, these nuances are often lost amid the drama of his finishes.

“It’s like painting a masterpiece and people only notice the last brush stroke,” Davis says with a smirk.

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The Road Ahead

Davis’s next fight—an August rematch against Lamont Roach Jr.—will be a pivotal chapter in this evolving story. Roach is a sharp, durable technician who took Davis the distance in their controversial first bout. A decisive win—not necessarily by knockout—could be a showcase for Davis’s broader skillset.

But perhaps more important than the result will be how Davis conducts himself: inside the ropes, in front of the cameras, and in his community. The more he reveals of his intellect, maturity, and discipline, the more the boxing world will begin to see what Davis has always known:

He’s not just a knockout artist. He’s a complete fighter.

Final Word

In a sport that often reduces greatness to highlight clips and viral moments, Gervonta Davis is pushing back against the simplicity of his own myth. He wants to be studied, not just watched. Respected, not just feared.

He knows that power fades. But legacy—true legacy—is built on more than a punch. It’s built on evolution, character, and vision.

And as Davis steps into the next phase of his career, one thing is clear: he’s not just looking to end fights. He’s looking to write history.

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