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The Stakes are high for both of us we’ve each got plenty to lose.” Terence Crawford shrugs off the odds ahead of potential Canelo clash

Terence Crawford is not intimidated by the odds that place him as the underdog against Canelo Alvarez, and he assures that both have a lot at stake

In recent days, bookmakers have placed Canelo Alvarez as the favorite in a possible matchup against Terence Crawford

The difference in weight, experience in higher divisions and the Mexican’s knockout power are factors that influence this perception. However, Crawford is unfazed by the numbers and keeps his confidence intact.

Crawford responds to predictions

In an interview with TMZ SportsCrawford was clear:

I’ve been fighting bigger guys all my life

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The undefeated American, with a record of 41-0, says there is no doubt in his mind that he can beat any opponent put in front of him, including Canelo

Of course I will beat him

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Canelo vs. Crawford: A legacy duel

For Crawford, this fight is not just about money or fame. He considers it a legacy fight, an opportunity to establish himself as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time

It’s the biggest fight that can be made in boxing today

For his part, Canelo has avoided making forceful statements about the confrontation, limiting himself to a “no comment” when asked about it.

What’s at stake in Canelo vs. Crawford?

Both fighters have a lot to lose. Canelo, with more than 60 victories and multiple world titles, would risk his status as the face of boxing today. Crawford, on the other hand, would put his unbeaten record and reputation as one of the most technical and complete fighters in the sport on the line. “We both have a lot to lose,” said the American, making it clear that he does not underestimate the challenge.

The factor of size and power in Canelo vs. Crawford

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One of the most repeated arguments by analysts is the physical difference between the two. Canelo has fought in higher weight classes and has shown a fearsome punching powerCrawford, however, insists that he is used to facing bigger opponents and that his technical skill and speed can make the difference.

The highly anticipated fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez already has an official date: it will take place on September 13, 2025. The announcement has generated great excitement among boxing fans, who consider this fight to be one of the most important of the decade. Crawford has expressed his enthusiasm and commitment to offer an unforgettable show

Terence Crawford is not swayed by the predictions or the narrative of being the “underdog”. Confident in his preparation, technique and experience, he is ready to face Canelo Alvarez in what could be one of the most important fights of the decade. Meanwhile, the boxing world is eagerly awaiting this clash of titans to become a reality.

Terence Crawford’s Move to Super-Middleweight Could Open Door for Rising Star Diego Pacheco

As the boxing world turns its attention toward Terence Crawford’s highly anticipated clash with undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez, another storyline is quietly gaining momentum: the rapid ascent of 24-year-old contender Diego Pacheco, who could soon find himself in the title mix should Crawford’s move shake up the division.

Crawford, fresh off his dominant performance against Errol Spence Jr., has his sights set on an even greater challenge — dethroning Álvarez at 168 pounds. But while the spotlight remains on Crawford’s bold ambitions, fighters like Pacheco are positioning themselves to capitalize on any changes that follow.

Just days before Crawford and Álvarez are expected to confirm their historic showdown, Diego Pacheco delivered another commanding performance. On July 19, at The Star in Frisco, Texas, Pacheco scored a unanimous decision victory over Trevor McCumby, reinforcing his claim as one of the division’s most promising young talents.

With a towering 6’4″ frame, a sharp blend of speed and power, and an unblemished rise through the rankings, Pacheco has caught the attention of fans and matchmakers alike. He currently holds the No. 1 spot in the WBO’s super-middleweight rankings and is closing in on the top 10 in both the WBA and IBF lists.

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Pacheco’s growing momentum aligns perfectly with Crawford’s timeline. If the Nebraska native manages to unseat Canelo and shake up the pecking order at 168, Pacheco could find himself fast-tracked to a world title shot.

“I feel that now I have the strength. I’m more focused than ever, and I’m ready,” Pacheco said earlier this year, following a dominant win over veteran Steven Nelson. That confidence was on full display again in his victory over McCumby, where he showcased both stamina and ring IQ across twelve rounds.

Following that win, Matchroom Boxing announced its intention to petition the WBO to name Pacheco as the mandatory challenger, further aligning his path with whatever outcome emerges from the Crawford–Canelo showdown.

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Pacheco’s professional resume continues to impress. Since turning pro in late 2018, he’s notched eleven knockouts alongside key decision wins, all while building a strong profile stateside. Despite rejecting a proposed bout with Christian Mbilli in Canada over purse concerns, Pacheco remains focused on targeting top-tier opposition to justify a title eliminator.

“I’m building my name here in the U.S. Why would I go be the B-side in Quebec?” he explained. “I believe in my team, I believe in myself—and I’m ready for those big fights.”

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As Terence Crawford prepares to leap into boxing’s highest echelon against Canelo Álvarez, fighters like Diego Pacheco are quietly getting ready for their moment. Whether Crawford upsets the balance at 168 or not, Pacheco is determined to be next in line—and if timing aligns, he could very well become the next breakout name in a post-Canelo era.

“He’ll Be Seeing The Canvas” Says Canelo vs Terence Crawford Will Ends In A Knockout

Terence Crawford is just months away from challenging Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez for his undisputed super middleweight world championship. Rolando Romero has little doubt how the action plays out.

Crawford will make the jump up two divisions from his last outing for the fight, looking to be the first man to defeat Canelo at the weight of 168 lbs. The Mexican has previously lost to Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol, but is yet to be bested at super-middleweight, where he has beaten the likes of Billy Joe Saunders, Caleb Plant and Jaime Munguia.

Rolly’ Romero, who is coming off a career best victory over Ryan Garcia, told FightHype that the weight is too much of a factor to give ‘Bud’ Crawford a chance.

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“He’s 38 years old. Yeah, he saw something in Canelo. He’s about to see the canvas.

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“Bivol was way bigger than Canelo. The same s*** that you saw Canelo fighting Bivol is the same s*** of Crawford moving up two weight classes to fight Canelo. Bivol is not a puncher. Canelo was trying to win the whole time, but Bivol was too big.

 

 

“Crawford is going to go in there and box Canelo’s head off the same way Amir Khan did, and out of nowhere, boom. Then we’re going to see a dead roach on the ground.”

The boxing world is split as to who comes out on top, with many opinions recently changing after Canelo’s underwhelming fight with William Scull. Crawford, however, has it all to do against a man who is completely bedded in at the weight he will be making for the first time

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The American’s last outing came in August of 2024, a points win over previously undefeated Israel Madrimov to capture the WBA Super Welterweight World Title. The result ended an eleven-fight stoppage streak for ‘Bud’, perhaps showing that his power is unlikely to carry up. He faces Canelo on September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas.

Terence Crawford has received yet another vote of confidence in his clash with Canelo Alvarez — this time from a seasoned Mexican trainer.

The Omaha fighter has had support from across the boxing world, including former champion Shannon Briggs, who believes he stops Alvarez late.

Terence Crawford has been full of belief for the bout despite a natural weight disadvantage as he comes up for his first super middleweight figh

One disadvantage heading into the fight for the American would be activity, as he competed last September, whereas Canelo has fought as recently as May.

Robert Garcia believes Terence Crawford has a ‘big’ chance due to Canelo being ‘comfortable’

However, Robert Garcia, the current trainer of Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, thinks the timing of this fight benefits the 37-year-old.

In an interview, he explained: “Most of the people don’t give Crawford a chance due to the size, but he’s got skills, he’s got good speed, footwork, that’s why I do give him a chance.

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“Canelo’s last few fights, he gets his work done, but he never does that little extra to please, he knows he doesn’t need to anymore, he is comfortable enough with just securing the win.”

Garcia still thinks the Mexican comes in as favourite, but he believes he has morphed from a boxer to something else.

He said: “He became a businessman, that is something in favour of Crawford… at this stage, I am giving Crawford a big chance of pulling it off.”

Anthony Joshua trainer Robert Garcia was a super featherweight world champion before success as a coach

Before training big names like Anthony Joshua and Mikey Garcia, Garcia was a successful professional in his own right.

From 1992 to 2001, he was a super featherweight fighter who won the IBF title, which he defended twice successfully.

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Known by the nickname ‘The Grandpa’, he amassed 34 wins with a 73% knockout ratio.

In his three losses, he was knocked out three times, including by legendary name Diego Corrales, the former two-weight world champion.

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Maybe not one of his most famous moments, but Corrales landed a sickening straight right hand to floor Garcia and end the fight.

Now using his experience to train the next generation, he has so far guided Nonito Donaire and Rodriguez to success in world title fights.

With two Trainer of the Year awards under his belt already, maybe he can add another if his fighters continue their 2025 success.

How Claressa Shields, Terence Crawford And More Split Reaction to Katie Taylor’s Majority Decision Over Amanda Serrano In Their Trilogy Fight

The boxing world erupted with divided opinions following Katie Taylor’s majority decision victory over Amanda Serrano in their long-anticipated trilogy bout. The historic clash, which took place in front of a roaring crowd, was every bit as dramatic and fiercely competitive as expected—but the decision has sparked heated debate among fans, analysts, and even fellow boxing champions.

Among the most vocal were elite fighters like Claressa Shields and Terence Crawford, who took to social media to express their thoughts on what many are calling one of the most controversial outcomes in recent women’s boxing history.

For the third time in their rivalry, Katie Taylor found a way to produce a points victory over Amanda Serrano.

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After notching a split-decision win in their first fight back in April 2022 and a unanimous decision clouded in controversy in the November rematch, the Irish superstar defended her undisputed super lightweight world championship with a majority decision over her rival Friday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Taylor ending the trilogy and rivalry with a 3-0 sweep of Serrano set off waves of reaction with everyone from Claressa Shields to Terence Crawford and Eddie Hearn weighing in:

The official decision saw Katie Taylor winning by majority decision with two judges scoring it in her favor and one scoring it a draw. For Taylor, the win not only secured her status in the trilogy but also reaffirmed her place as one of the greatest female fighters in boxing history. Serrano, however, walked away with a performance that further cemented her legacy—regardless of the result.

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As fans and fighters continue to debate the outcome, one thing is certain: the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy will go down as one of the most thrilling rivalries in boxing, and the split reaction from stars like Claressa Shields and Terence Crawford only adds fuel to the fire.

Will we see a fourth fight? With both legacies now intertwined, the boxing world would surely welcome one more chapter.

I Don’t Doubt Him: Leon Edwards Gives Winning Prediction On Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez

Leon Edwards is a huge boxing fan, and he is already looking forward to the undisputed super middleweight mega-fight, Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez.

Edwards has not fought since a submission loss to Sean Brady on the last UFC London card in March this year.

Crawford and Canelo are set to clash on September 13th in the first-ever TKO-promoted boxing event

Already, legends from across the boxing world have had their say, with many, including Shannon Briggs, predicting a late stoppage for the Omaha fighter.

Leon Edwards ‘won’t doubt’ Terence Crawford as he edges him to win Canelo Alvarez clash

The former UFC welterweight champion picked out ‘Bud’ as one of his favourite current fighters to watch, similar to Oleksandr Usyk, who ranks Crawford as his number one fighter.

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And ‘Rocky’ has edged towards the American pound-for-pound star for this bout.

Speaking to Carl Froch, he said: “Crawford, he is the better boxer, but I feel like the size and the power and the natural weight (Canelo), I don’t know.

“From what he did to Spence I stopped doubting him… I feel like this fight I can’t go against him.”

The 33-year-old knows what a memorable performance is like after his crowning KO win against Kamaru Usman.

He will be hoping to see another masterclass from the modern great but understands the task that is in his way.

Edwards said: “He is the better boxer skill for skill, but Canelo is just Canelo, he is a powerhouse.”

Canelo Level Low Terence Crawford After He Names ‘Elite’ Fighters He’s Faced: “Who?”

Terence Crawford: The build-up to Canelo Alvarez‘s monumental showdown with Terence Crawford is well under way, It was 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’, just a few months on from achieving this feat for the second time in his career after he dethroned for IBF champion William Scull on May 2.

The modern greats are over halfway through a global press tour, which began in Riyadh last week and was followed by a press conference in New York City on Sunday, which ended with Canelo shoving Crawford during what was an intense face-off.

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Speaking on The G.O.A.T.S Podcast, Canelo initially gave plaudits to ‘Bud’ Crawford who he claims is a ‘great fighter’, before going on to criticise the 37-year-old’s resume as he questions whether the unbeaten American has fought just ‘one elite fighter’ during his career.

“Don’t get me wrong okay, he’s a good fighter, a great fighter, I always said before I see him calling me out and wanting the fight and everything, I said before he is a great fighter but if you look at his career just mention me one elite fighter.”

The Mexican superstar then responded to claims made by Crawford that Viktor Postol and Ricky Burns are at least two ‘elite’ fighters that he has faced.

“Who? Who’s that guy? A 40-year-old champion in that moment beat Mr. Postol in my gym, I saw that. Ricky Burns? He’s not elite. There is champions, good fighters, but elite fighters are different, way different.”

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Despite Canelo’s claims, Crawford could cement himself as one of the greatest fighters of all time with a victory over the Mexican superstar in September, as he sets his sights on becoming a three-weight undisputed champion in the process.

“He Beat Him” Terence Crawford Mocks Canelo Should Have Another Defeat On His Record

Terence Crawford is gearing up for the toughest test of his professional career. The 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska will do battle with Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez on Saturday September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Having spent his recent years campaigning at welterweight before having one fight a super-welterweight, Crawford will make the jump up to super-middleweight ahead of his showdown with Canelo, as he bids to become the undisputed champion at 168lbs.

Should he be victorious in September, ‘Bud’ will write his name into the boxing history books by becoming the first male fighter to win an undisputed championship in three divisions, having already accomplished this feat at super-lightweight and welterweight. He would also be just the third man to beat Alvarez in 68 fights after Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol.

However, speaking on The G.O.A.T.S Podcast, Crawford revealed he is convinced that the Mexican star should have suffered at least one more.

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“Canelo got a great resume, I’m not going to take it away from him. He’s fought a lot of great champions but at the age that he fought them in, they was already on a decline, some of them, and when he didn’t you see what happened, he fought Lara and I thought Lara beat him, he fought Mayweather, you see what happened? He fought Bivol when he went up and tried to be great like I’m doing and he came up short, when he fought my boy from Texas they gave him problems but it is what it is, I got the style, I got the skills, I got the heart and I’m not going to sit around and play no games with Canelo because he’s not going to play no games with me.”

Canelo vs Erislandy Lara fight took place on July 12, 2014 and was a close and tactical 12-round affair. Lara, a slick Cuban boxer, used a lot of movement and landed clean jabs, trying to avoid exchanges. Canelo, on the other hand, was more aggressive, going to the body and pressing the action.

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The fight was controversial because it was hard to judge – Lara landed cleaner punches, but Canelo was more active. In the end, Canelo won by split decision, but many fans and analysts were divided on who really deserved the victory.

“He’s Better Than Me” Terence Crawford Says It’s Clear Who The Best Fighter In The World

Terence Crawford has revealed who he thinks is the best active fighter on the planet. The unbeaten 37-year-old switch hitter from Omaha, Nebraska is already 41-fights into an exceptional professional career which began way back in 2008

Since making his debut, ‘Bud’ Crawford has won world titles in four weight classes, defeating the likes of Israil Madrimov, Shawn Porter and Errol Spence Jr amongst many others.

He wrote his name into boxing history when he defeated Spence two years ago, stopping his countryman in the ninth round of their monumental showdown to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the ‘four belt era’.

The 37-year-old has also achieved undisputed status at super-lightweight, accomplishing this feat back in 2017 when he stopped former unified champion Julius Indongo in the third round of their bout in Nebraska.

In an interview with The Ring Magazine, Crawford had his say on who he believes makes up the pound-for-pound top three, ranking Ukrainian heavyweight icon Oleksandr Usyk ahead of himself.

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“[I’m] the Ring number three? How y’all rating me number three? Who rating me at number three? I gotta go talk to them. [Oleksandr] Usyk number one, he better be number one. Over Usyk? I’m not over Usyk, but I’m over Inoue.”

Usyk has achieved incredible things since making entering the paid ranks back in 2013, becoming the undisputed champion at both cruiserweight and heavyweight.

‘Bud’ Crawford could surpass the record currently held jointly by himself, Usyk and Naoya Inoue, as he bids to become the first male fighter in boxing history to win an undisputed championship in three divisions.

The 37-year-old is just two months away from challenging Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez for his undisputed crown at 168lbs, in what has been recognised by many as being the ‘biggest fight in boxing’.

Terence Crawford gives Conor Benn bluntly honest advice ahead of confirmed rematch with Chris Eubank Jr.

Terence Crawford: Conor Benn will get the opportunity to get revenge on bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr. when the British fighters meet in a rematch.

Benn and Eubank Jr. have been confirmed to fight for a second time in London on September 20th, as the rivals will once again compete in a middleweight bout.

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In footage captured by Boxing News, Crawford and Benn had an interaction with one another, where they discussed the upcoming rematch with Eubank Jr.

The start of the video shows Crawford telling Benn, “That’s what was ——- you up, pulling out.” The British fighter responded by saying, “There’s a few adjustments to be made and we’ll just work on it.”

‘Bud’ then told the now 23-1 star that he needs to improve his fitness for the second fight. “Get in more shape. You got a little tired [in the first fight]. You hurt him, you were just too tired to [finish him], you know?”

Benn’s response was, “There’s a few things that we need to work on, and get it sorted.”

The footage ended with Crawford reiterating to Benn, “You’ve got to stop pulling out.”

Although it has been confirmed that the British rivals will compete in London, an exact venue has not yet been announced.

Although Eubank Jr. feels as if he has an advantage going into the rematch, Benn will aim to get his family their first win in four meetings against the Eubanks.

Former undisputed world champion Terence Crawford has told Benn what needs to be done for him to get the victory in the rematch.

It was originally stated after their first meeting that Eubank Jr. and Benn would once again compete at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, their rematch may take place elsewhere.

Wembley Stadium has been mentioned as a potential venue for the British dust-up to follow in the footsteps of Carl Froch and George Groves’ epic rematch.