Tyson, one of the biggest names in boxing, recently made a return to the ring himself. At 58 years old, he faced Jake Paul in November, losing by unanimous decision. Despite the outcome, the event was a massive commercial success and one of the biggest boxing events of the year.
Crawford, the current WBA super-welterweight champion, has set his sights on moving up two weight divisions to face Canelo. He recently defended his title against Israil Madrimov in August, winning the fight at 154lbs. However, his performance received some criticism.
Canelo Alvarez, on the other hand, holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO super-middleweight titles. He successfully defended these titles in September against Edgar Berlanga.
When asked about a potential Crawford vs Canelo fight, Tyson didn't mince words. In an interview with YouTube channel, he said:
"I don't like that fight. He had a close fight with the last guy he fought [Madrimov] because he was big and really awkward. He shouldn't have even fought that guy."
Tyson's concerns about the weight difference between Crawford and Canelo seem to be shared by others in the boxing world. However, the potential matchup remains one of the most talked-about possibilities for 2025.
While Tyson's opinion carries significant weight, it's worth noting that someone who has sparred with both Crawford and Canelo has a different view. Their prediction, however, hasn't been made public yet.
As the boxing world continues to speculate about this potential super-fight, Crawford's recent performance and the weight difference will likely remain key points of discussion.